Maryland coalition rallies support for $420M in transportation upgrades

Roads, bridges and rail systems in Maryland are set to receive significant repairs and upgrades. The state is launching a major revitalization effort for transportation infrastructure, with the recent announcement of a coalition called Mobilizing Opportunities for Vital Economic Growth (MOVE) to support $420 million in annual state funding. When combined with federal dollars, the […]

Traverse City approves $42M bond to upgrade wastewater infrastructure

Traverse City, Michigan, is investing in improved wastewater infrastructure. City commissioners recently approved a notice of intent resolution that will allow the municipality to issue up to $42 million in sewer system revenue bonds. The resolution, which received unanimous support at a commissioner’s meeting, represents a $12 million increase from the previously authorized $30 million […]

New healthcare facilities and hospital expansion projects will launch soon in numerous states with more on the way

Many cities, universities and state agencies have new funding for healthcare facilities. Some funding will be used for repurposing or expanding existing buildings. Other funding is earmarked for completely new buildings. These resulting upcoming projects will not only call for professional services, construction, engineering, site work, new equipment, and technology, each will also require furniture, […]

Lubbock ISD seeks approval on $290 million bond measure for district modernization, development

The Lubbock Independent School District in Texas will place a $290 million bond measure on May election ballots to upgrade school facilities. The new measure, approved unanimously at the LISD Board of Trustees meeting, will ask voters for funding to support safety enhancements, academic program expansions and facility and infrastructure improvements across the district. The […]

Chattanooga approves nearly $30 million for public safety, infrastructure investments

The Chattanooga City Council has amended the city’s budget to include additional funding for fire, police and capital construction projects. The budget amendment, approved unanimously on final reading, will invest $29.9 million from the general fund reserve to support the city’s key funding priorities, including road paving, public safety and emergency responders. The move seeks […]

Montana Tech finalizing campus master plan for $40M renovation

Montana Tech is set to finalize updates to its campus master plan, which includes renovations to century-old buildings, streets and outdoor spaces. The university is collaborating with ThinkOne Architects on the plan, which uses $40 million in state funding to update areas of the campus, including the main and engineering halls, both of which are […]

University of Michigan to build $60 million EV battery laboratory

A new facility at the University of Michigan plans to accelerate research and development of battery technology. The $60 million project, recently approved by the university’s Board of Regents, will add approximately 25,000 square feet to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) in Ann Arbor to establish a specialized Electric Vehicle Center (EVC) […]