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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Public officials will launch numerous large correctional facility construction projects in 2025 and 2026

Correctional facilities in many regions have been overlooked for decades, overshadowed by more pressing and immediate priorities.  Most operate very inefficiently.  Not only are they costly to maintain, most lack the modern technology needed to enhance security and very few provide rehabilitation and supportive services to help individuals reintegrate back into the community. Currently hundreds […]

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Nationwide Water Quality Projects Present Plentiful Contracting Opportunities in 2025

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Water projects are likely to offer some of the most significant infrastructure contracting opportunities in 2025. While funding is still available at the federal level, public officials are rushing to upgrade water infrastructure.  The expectation is that the incoming Trump administration will allocate additional funding for water infrastructure projects as well, given the critical needs […]

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New cultural arts centers are planned nationwide for 2025

Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are launching or planning new cultural arts centers. Many of them have plans to partner with universities, local foundations or non-profits. Others may have leveraged state or federal funds. No matter how it is obtained, funding does not seem to be a major hurdle. That’s because cultural centers generate […]

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Now is the time to check out the new rail projects planned for a 2025 launch

Countries throughout the world are currently spending billions on rail infrastructure. America faces ongoing struggles in staying competitive, a task that is far from simple. Vietnam’s National Assembly recently approved construction of a $67 billion high speed railway. Canadian officials have also recently announced a new high-speed rail project that will connect Quebec City and […]

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Upcoming DOD construction projects offer diverse contracting opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has many large construction projects with launch dates planned for 2025. The projects will be federally funded and implemented in multiple states across the nation. Contractors from multiple specialties and industries will be essential for completion. A $13.8 million Department of Defense (DOD) project is being planned with the […]

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Revitalizing America’s cities: investment, innovation and contracting opportunities in 2025

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Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are revitalizing downtown areas, providing more housing, adding revenue generating attractions and repurposing other public areas. There are numerous drivers behind these types of focused projects, with population growth and the critical need for upgrades to aging facilities standing out as primary reasons. Visionary municipal leaders are planning for […]

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Fast-growing cities are moving quickly to upgrade and expand infrastructure

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Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Texas, Florida and Arizona are among the fastest-growing states in America. In any rapidly growing state, booming population growth brings abundant opportunities. Six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the U.S are located in Texas. This surge in growth is particularly seen in the corridor between Austin and San Antonio as well […]