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 […]
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced $789.8 million in grants to 24 affordable housing projects around the state. These projects will help further the state’s mission to provide more affordable housing options to residents and generate lower greenhouse gas emissions in low-income communities. “We cannot solve the homelessness crisis without creating […]
The U.S. Department of Energy is granting over $240 million in funding for 19 state and local governments to adopt and implement new energy-saving building codes. The initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, save consumers money, and reduce the impacts of climate change across the United States. “State and local governments are taking on advanced, […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has completed its initial set of encryption algorithms intended to resist cyberattacks from quantum computers. The release of these three standards comes nearly eight years after NIST issued its first call for proposals on the topic. Researchers in several countries […]
Purdue University has developed an innovative method to determine when freshly poured concrete is mature enough to sustain heavy loads, such as trucks and similarly classed vehicles. The solution could accelerate construction and increase the long-term durability of highways, bridges and other forms of transportation infrastructure. The Purdue University method incorporates sensors directly into the […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is making $521 million in grants available to increase electric vehicle (EV) and alternative-fueling infrastructure across the country. Projects in 29 states, eight federally recognized tribes and the District of Columbia will receive awards to develop a convenient, affordable and reliable network of EV chargers so drivers can charge […]
Texas officials have announced a $148 billion investment in the state’s transportation infrastructure. This includes the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) approval of a $104 billion, 10-year plan designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, improve connectivity and maintain roadways across the state. On top of that, more than $43 billion is allocated for development and […]