In July, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its draft 2026 National Transmission Needs Study. The release is noteworthy because it signals significant implications for public entities and a potentially enormous new marketplace for private-sector firms. The study describes a new reality for the country’s power infrastructure. America’s electricity system has shifted from decades […]
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released the latest update of its 10-year Unified Transportation Plan (UTP) for 2027. The document outlines a $138 billion investment in critical transportation projects across the state. The 2027 UTP marks the fourth consecutive year that the iteration exceeds $100 billion. The UTP functions as a map for […]
New York has announced a $35 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through the Charge Ready NY – Large Public Sector Project program. Applicants have until Oct. 20 to submit proposals. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will distribute the funding to help eligible […]
Cities, counties and states throughout the country are investing heavily in arenas, convention centers, fairgrounds and other large public event facilities. The activity is notable because it is occurring even as the broader construction market has slowed. The American Institute of Architects’ July 2026 Consensus Construction Forecast projects spending on amusement and recreation facilities, including […]
New York – Stephen Clark will serve as CEO for the Albany County Airport Authority. Clark arrives from the Sacramento County Department of Airports, where he served as deputy director of commercial development. He began his aviation career as a baggage handler and ramp agent. Wisconsin – Jon Landsverk has been promoted to Sun Prairie’s […]
The state of New York has opened a Request for Applications for more than $62 million in funding for local governments and nonprofits to make housing safe, affordable and accessible for veterans, older adults and residents with disabilities. Administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the funding supports programs that rehabilitate homes […]
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has officially moved the Providence Transit Center project into its next phase, authorizing design, engineering and pricing efforts. While RIPTA plans to cement the project’s construction cost during the upcoming phase, $77 million has already been committed to development. RIPTA plans to establish the Providence Transit Center as […]