Population growth, weather events and public safety needs are creating great demand for public safety construction

With so many changes announced daily at the federal level of government, inquiries continue to come in from people asking what government contractors should expect. My answer is always the same. While there are few guarantees in life about anything, the one area I am comfortable pronouncing safe is government contracting. That’s because there is […]

Riding the rails will continue for people and freight – contracting opportunities abound… but changes could be looming

At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation priorities. Trains carry passengers and all kinds of freight, but when they pass through downtown […]

As America absorbs historic change, business leaders should move quickly to help government officials

Although I’ve been involved in government for most of my adult life, I’ve never experienced a more disruptive environment than the one we are dealing with now.  America, as we know it, will eventually get back to some degree of normalcy, but until that happens the government marketplace is a scary environment for business leaders. […]

My thoughts about the government marketplace in these disruptive times

The unique and disruptive chaos so painfully visible at the federal level of government is causing millions of Americans to be extremely concerned about what comes next. The existing angst has disrupted global markets and caused many businesses to put a pause on major business decisions. Officials at the state and local levels of government […]

Outdated correctional facilities in America are creating an abundance of upcoming projects

Construction companies, technology firms and equipment vendors are advised to focus on what is happening with new funding for correctional facilities throughout the country. Plans for these types of facilities are on drawing boards with funding already in place throughout America. Federal regulations and the high cost of holding offenders in jail facilities with no […]

Collaborations between public officials and private sector companies continue to multiply

While the federal government faces historic changes and contracting disruptions, local governments continue to offer abundant opportunities for public-private collaborations. Many upcoming projects have been vetted after several years of planning and community outreach initiatives. The following examples represent significant commonality with others still in the design and planning stages. State officials in Delaware will […]

A bridge repair here, another one there and many more in sight

America’s old bridges must be repaired, replaced or expanded… and there are thousands of them. They will all receive the attention they require sometime soon because there is no other option. The funding to make these structures safe, sustainable and efficient for vehicles will not end any time soon, and the following examples of upcoming […]