A quiet revolutionary trend is accelerating large, complex and critical projects nationwide

Over the past four months, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana have emerged as the nation’s most active adopters of public-private partnerships (P3s), which are often referred to as comprehensive development initiatives (CDIs) for large infrastructure projects. Federal data show that P3 financing reached $77.5 billion in 2024 and is still climbing, while new allocations and investor […]

Public safety drives nationwide spending surge for municipalities

In mid-2025, data shows the annualized rate of the U.S. construction spending for public safety in the U.S. to be approximately $19.35 billion. That number includes both new construction, renovation and repair projects, representing near-record highs heading into 2026. With no slowdown in momentum in sight for law enforcement, corrections, and emergency services infrastructure spending, […]

Billions flow into next-generation city halls and municipal campuses

Across America, cities are teeing up billions in funding for hard infrastructure, digital upgrades, sustainability and climate resilience projects. Municipal planning documents signal a multi-year construction cycle that folds in law enforcement, new municipal buildings, water systems, transit facility expansions, IT, and power projects. In particular, it appears that many cities are investing in new or enhanced city hall facilities designed to provide better municipal services. Many municipal districts […]

States fund massive capital projects for infrastructure in 2026

State budgets for FY 2026 share a striking set of priorities. Almost all are channeling major resources into long-term infrastructure strategies, especially transportation networks, water supply systems, broadband expansion, and energy resilience. Already, New York has committed to a record $68.4 billion for its Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital program – the largest transit investment in […]

Nationwide, tunnel projects are far from boring

Over the past two years, the country has witnessed a surge of tunnel construction projects. The work has not involved band-aid repair to failing pipes or bridges, but it has been massive, strategic investments in tunnel infrastructure nationwide. According to Tunnel Business Magazine, there are roughly 30 large tunnel projects across the country in various stages […]

Enrollment growth fuels campus building boom nationwide

It appears that a one-time worry that online learning might cause demand for campus housing to decline is no longer an immediate concern. There is a real, very current development-boom on college and university campuses nationwide. Student housing projects are up more than 88% over last year and there are indications of strong, broad-based demands […]

Water and power projects loom in abundance throughout the U.S.

We are living through a time that in later years may be referred to as a generational reinvestment era. America’s most critical infrastructure is being rebuilt, restructured, expanded and sustainably upgraded for future generations. Decades old water and power infrastructure is rapidly being rebuilt in America. Water distribution systems, pipes, and treatment plants are deteriorating, […]