Big Beautiful Bill Signals Big Changes for State and Local Governments

For decades the Strategic Partnerships Team (SPI) has advised companies conducting business in the U.S. government marketplace. Many of our consultants are former government executives and because we provide services throughout the U.S., we closely monitor developments at all levels of government. We research, track, and provide insights into government trends, actions, funding, upcoming opportunities, […]

School construction projects boom as education systems address aging facilities and growth

Construction opportunities are almost always abundant, but currently there are more than usual construction projects being launched for public school campuses. Common objectives include major renovation or expansion of aging facilities, total replacement of inefficient classrooms, upgrades to lighting, technology, and security equipment, and adding new sports and cultural facilities. Voters in San Antonio recently […]

Electrification projects are moving quickly through planning and design stages nationwide

There was speculation and genuine concern in recent months that funding support for electrification projects might be significantly reduced in 2025 and 2026. However, there is no evidence of that being the case and the continuance of funding for electrification initiatives appears to be very strong. Renewable energy funding is also flowing and many projects, […]

Renewable Energy Projects Surge at State & Local Levels

For those who worry that renewable energy projects could decline in number over the next several years, there is good news. There are no signs of a slowdown anywhere in the U.S. and in fact, it appears the opposite may be true. Numerous large renewable energy projects are about to launch throughout the country and […]

A New Era of Airport Innovation and Opportunity

As airports around the world launch terminal expansions, air mobility projects, and new conveniences for passengers, U.S. airports face mounting pressure to meet increasingly elevated expectations.  U.S. airports are responding by investing in a wave of modernization and innovation efforts designed to improve the passenger experience, enhance safety, produce more operational efficiency and provide long […]

A quick look at new state funding allocations for 2025 and 2026 

The Strategic Partnerships Team has extremely good researchers, and it is always interesting to see what they can produce when I ask them to brief me on something. This week I wanted to know if there were commonalities in funding allocations resulting from state legislative sessions that had just ended. We are always looking for […]

A fast-growing trend may have great impact on government procurement

Just hours ago, the Trump Administration asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in funding that had already been approved. The requested cuts are primarily a result of recommendations made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a program led, until recently, by Elon Musk. If the House and Senate agree, this request will halt […]