The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a request for solutions for companies to start working on and turning in their proposals to coordinate the creation of a new air traffic control system for managing U.S. airspace. Bids for the “Brand New Air Traffic Control System” contract are due Sept. 21. The contract currently has no […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a total of $80 million in funding on Aug. 28 in partnership with the California Jobs First Council. The funding will support 11 ready-to-go projects across the state in alignment with the state’s strategic sectors of “Accelerate” and “Bet.” The projects will be completed in seven economic regions in the […]
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a 25-year plan last month to protect and restore nature areas across the state. The plan, titled Biodiversity Conservation Goals for the Commonwealth (BCGC), is designed to rebuild nature, sustain the health and well-being of residents, improve access to fresh food, and enhance the overall quality of life and the […]
America’s airports continue to experience one of the busiest building cycles in decades. This is an area of activity that should not be ignored. Construction cranes are rising over terminals, runways are being resurfaced, and new security technology is rolling out to handle record crowds. Passenger traffic is hitting historic highs—TSA screened more than three […]
Sacramento State University (SSU) in California has announced a new vision to transform a selection of state-owned buildings in downtown Sacramento into affordable housing units. While the project is notably in the early stages, the expansion would provide SSU with the real estate needed to significantly increase the university’s available housing options for students, faculty […]
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) issued new guidance on Aug. 25 to warn colleges and universities about growing foreign threats to research. The Safeguarding Academia bulletin outlines emerging risks, such as espionage, cyber intrusions and foreign talent recruitment programs, and offers strategies for institutions and researchers […]
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy announced $15 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards late last month, seeking to expand affordable housing options for residents. The announcement was made in partnership with the state’s Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. The funding will be given to six Gateway Cities to create 829 new homes […]