Nabers: Austin’s robust construction activity means public dollars are up for grabs

Construction activity in Austin and Central Texas will contribute to what looks to be another banner year for public-sector spending in 2016. Construction spending nationwide for 2015 reached the highest level since the national financial crisis in 2007, and public sector construction figures rose to $1.097 trillion throughout the country. Government contracts for construction projects will available in areas from public and higher education to water and public housing.