Government contracting is evolving rapidly with new mandates and technological innovations

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Public officials throughout the U.S. are seeking leading edge technology and innovative solutions as essential components of planned projects are developed. Government adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is gaining acceptance quicker than was ever anticipated, and sensors of all types have become common, especially sensors that connect to automation systems. Facial recognition and data […]

Billions in recently approved funding should not be missed

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U.S. bond elections each year routinely involve hundreds of billions of dollars in proposed funding, and approximately 80% of the funding receives voter approval nationwide. The bond funding is used for major capital projects and initiatives such as school construction and modernization, transportation infrastructure, water systems and public safety facilities. In 2024, California lead all […]

Mental healthcare needs are driving immediate upgrades to U.S. healthcare infrastructure

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There are many reasons why the historic effort to improve healthcare infrastructure in America has created a sweeping trend throughout the nation. Somewhat shocking is that it is driven primarily by the high demand for more mental health facilities. It is almost impossible to find any region in the U.S. without long waiting lists for […]

AI Integration Accelerates Across Public Sector Projects

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is invading our lives, businesses, government, and personal space. It is no longer an emerging technology, it’s the fastest-moving transformation engine our society has ever seen. The technology is moving at a pace that defies prediction. It’s not just rewriting rules for business and government, it is creating new rules. Elected leaders […]

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, […]