Category Archives: Mary Scott Nabers’ Insights

As President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc., Mary Scott Nabers has decades of experience working in the public-private sector. A well-recognized expert in the P3 and government contracting fields, she is often asked to share her industry insights with top publications and through professional speaking engagements. Get an exclusive look at upcoming trends and insider tips from Mary herself on the SPI blog.

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Aging U.S. bridges drive multibillion-dollar replacement plans

America’s bridge infrastructure is entering a defining decade. Transportation agencies are advancing high value replacement projects that blend safety, mobility, freight reliability, and multimodal access. Many of the structures now slated for reconstruction were built between 1950 to 1980 and were never designed to accommodate today’s traffic volumes, vehicle weights, or safety standards. The result is a national wave of large-scale […]

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Large-scale utility projects reflect rising compliance and growth demands

Public officials throughout America are advancing critical infrastructure investments related to utilities and the planning documents indicate that projects scheduled to launch soon will shape the reliability, safety, and resilience of essential services for decades to come. From water and wastewater systems to electric generation and distribution assets, communities are confronting aging infrastructure, regulatory pressures, and accelerating growth with bold capital improvement programs. For […]

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Multimillion-dollar renovations signal strong public sector infrastructure activity

State and local leaders throughout America are launching the planning phases of large renovation projects to preserve historic landmarks and modernize critical public facilities. The projects being planned reflect a strong commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency, and the preservation of valued public assets for civic use.  State leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii, have allocated $100 million for a major modernization of […]

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Capital investments signal an abundance of upcoming infrastructure projects in rural America

There is an abundance of evidence indicating that large amounts of capital for infrastructure investment have been allocated for rural America in 2026. Upcoming projects on drawing boards currently are being designed to strengthen public services, improve environmental performance, and support long term economic stability. That trend is surprisingly strong in rural America, so companies […]

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Not to be overlooked – a national surge in law enforcement infrastructure and growing demand for public safety complexes

City leaders throughout America are investing in the next generation of law enforcement facilities designed to meet operational demands, strengthen public safety coordination, and support long term community growth. Aging police stations that were built decades ago are being replaced with purpose-built complexes that emphasize security, technology integration, evidence integrity, and interdepartmental collaboration.  The trend reflects several converging realities. Many existing police facilities were […]

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Healthcare infrastructure investments are accelerating nationwide 

Across the United States, healthcare infrastructure has entered a period of significant transition. Aging facilities, population growth, rising construction costs, and increasing demand for behavioral health and specialty care are causing public officials and healthcare systems to rethink how and where healthcare services are delivered. At the same time, federal and state funding programs, including pandemic-era relief allocations and targeted […]

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Billions of dollars in play as communities tackle aging water infrastructure 

America’s water and wastewater infrastructure is entering a period of reinvestment, and because of that, opportunities for collaboration between private sector firms and public entities will be abundant in 2026. Decades-old treatment plants, pump stations, and collection systems are being pushed beyond their original design lives by population growth, tighter environmental regulations, and volatile weather patterns. Public officials are moving to protect and upgrade […]