Investments in wastewater and water treatment infrastructure across the United States are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Federal data from the EPA indicates that more than $630 billion in water infrastructure improvements will be needed over the next two decades, with wastewater systems accounting for a significant share of that total. Much of this demand is driven by aging facilities, many of which were […]
Battery storage and power system reinforcement are rapidly moving from long-term planning concepts to immediate infrastructure priorities across the United States. As extreme weather events, electrification demands, and renewable energy integration place new pressures on aging grids, government officials are accelerating investments in storage technologies that stabilize supply, reduce volatility, and ensure continuity of service. […]
University leaders throughout the U.S. are accelerating plans to modernize and expand student housing as enrollment stabilizes and demand for on-campus living rebounds. Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that total postsecondary enrollment is projected to grow through the end of the decade, with undergraduate enrollment alone expected to increase by more than 8 percent […]
For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has served as one of the federal government’s cornerstone efforts to ensure fair competition in transportation contracting. The DBE program originated when Congress recognized that women and minority-owned businesses were being systematically excluded from federal contracting opportunities, particularly contracting opportunities […]
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, […]
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, […]
There is the usual type of data and research…and then there is research so unique it is difficult to find. The Strategic Partnerships Team has never been interested in providing ordinary research and data. Instead, the team pushes beyond the norm – always –tracking funding of every type from every jurisdiction. We also research new […]