Things are changing rapidly at the federal level of government from the acceptance of new project delivery models to the consolidation of federal procurement. Here are a few examples and as much as we would all like to proclaim that these actions allow us a glimpse of what to expect, that is simply a stretch […]
Although the federal government’s fiscal year 2025 ends in September, Congress has not enacted a 2026 budget. Federal agencies are operating under a ‘continuing resolution’ that provides funding for 2025 and the uncertainty of funding for 2026 makes planning very difficult. Public officials at the state and local levels of government hope to see a […]
Education funding, previously available to communities and every state for decades, has been drastically reduced. Last month, the White House released a budget that includes educational reductions of more than $4.5 billion in funding for K-12 schools. The overall education budget, however, reduces education funding nationwide by more than $66.7 billion. This represents a staggering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]