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.
The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. Public officials in high–growth regions struggle to expand housing, water, roadways, education facilities, healthcare, and public safety. Southern states, including South Carolina, Florida, and Texas, increased their populations about four times faster than […]
The sustainable construction market in the U.S. was valued at $99.8 billion in 2023 and that number has continued to grow in 2024. Billions in funding are currently available in 2024 for these types of projects, and more could be allocated soon because Congress is focused on maintaining public assets. Sustainable building practices provide a […]
Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which […]
School district construction throughout the U.S. is rampant currently, and it promises to be the same in 2025. That’s probably because a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office noted that 54% of all schools in America were in dire need of updates or complete building replacements as long ago as 2020. In fact, the […]
At a time when project needs are so great throughout America, it is hard to understand why some cities and states have not endorsed public-private partnerships (P3s). Billions of funding support is available for critically needed efforts, but many of the federal funding programs require some percentage of private sector investment, so the projects become […]
Throughout America, healthcare facilities have been aging for years. Most are long overdue for modernization, and many need to be replaced because they can no longer meet the needs of the communities they serve. Public healthcare infrastructure is funded through a combination of federal, state and local government sources. In recent years, the federal government […]
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.7 billion in funding for upcoming projects at airports in America. The budget was allocated several years ago when Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The recent allocation is significant, but there’s more to come. A total of $3.35 billion will be awarded in 2024 for airport projects. […]