Mary Scott Nabersinfrastructure Archives - Mary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-Web-Mary-Scott-Nabers-6813-Edit-Edit-Crop-32x32.jpg infrastructure Archives - Mary Scott Nabers https://maryscottnabers.com 32 32 Electrification projects are moving quickly through planning and design stages nationwide https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/06/25/electrification-projects-are-moving-quickly-through-planning-and-design-stages-nationwide/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/06/25/electrification-projects-are-moving-quickly-through-planning-and-design-stages-nationwide/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:17 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=14191 There was speculation and genuine concern in recent months that funding support for electrification projects might be significantly reduced in 2025 and 2026. However, there is no evidence of that being the case and the continuance of funding for electrification initiatives appears to be very strong. Renewable energy funding is also flowing and many projects, […]

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]]> There was speculation and genuine concern in recent months that funding support for electrification projects might be significantly reduced in 2025 and 2026. However, there is no evidence of that being the case and the continuance of funding for electrification initiatives appears to be very strong. Renewable energy funding is also flowing and many projects, […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/06/25/electrification-projects-are-moving-quickly-through-planning-and-design-stages-nationwide/feed/ 0 Water Infrastructure Upgrades Create New Wave of Contracting Opportunities https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/05/30/water-infrastructure-upgrades-create-new-wave-of-contracting-opportunities-2/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/05/30/water-infrastructure-upgrades-create-new-wave-of-contracting-opportunities-2/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 17:56:08 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=13952 Water infrastructure and water purity are a top focus for government leaders throughout America. Across the country, cities and counties are investing in large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to modernize systems, comply with tightening environmental regulations, and meet rising demand. With construction timelines ranging from late 2025 through 2028, the projects detailed below represent […]

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]]> Water infrastructure and water purity are a top focus for government leaders throughout America. Across the country, cities and counties are investing in large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to modernize systems, comply with tightening environmental regulations, and meet rising demand. With construction timelines ranging from late 2025 through 2028, the projects detailed below represent […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/05/30/water-infrastructure-upgrades-create-new-wave-of-contracting-opportunities-2/feed/ 0 America confronts urgent water infrastructure needs https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/04/09/america-confronts-urgent-water-infrastructure-needs/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/04/09/america-confronts-urgent-water-infrastructure-needs/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:17:14 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=13543 Water projects create contracting opportunitiesThe focus on water is extreme in almost every state in America. That’s because there are dozens of water infrastructure projects that simply must be addressed. The most critical issues tend to be water resources, aging water treatment plants, flood control, aging dam structures and leaking water pipelines. These types of projects are usually expensive, […]

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]]> Water projects create contracting opportunitiesThe focus on water is extreme in almost every state in America. That’s because there are dozens of water infrastructure projects that simply must be addressed. The most critical issues tend to be water resources, aging water treatment plants, flood control, aging dam structures and leaking water pipelines. These types of projects are usually expensive, […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/04/09/america-confronts-urgent-water-infrastructure-needs/feed/ 0 Riding the rails will continue for people and freight – contracting opportunities abound… but changes could be looming https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:26:49 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=13447 At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation priorities. Trains carry passengers and all kinds of freight, but when they pass through downtown […]

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]]> At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation priorities. Trains carry passengers and all kinds of freight, but when they pass through downtown […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/27/riding-the-rails-will-continue-for-people-and-freight-contracting-opportunities-abound-but-changes-could-be-looming-2/feed/ 0 A bridge repair here, another one there and many more in sight https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/05/a-bridge-repair-here-another-one-there-and-many-more-in-sight/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/05/a-bridge-repair-here-another-one-there-and-many-more-in-sight/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:58:03 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=13271 America’s old bridges must be repaired, replaced or expanded… and there are thousands of them. They will all receive the attention they require sometime soon because there is no other option. The funding to make these structures safe, sustainable and efficient for vehicles will not end any time soon, and the following examples of upcoming […]

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]]> America’s old bridges must be repaired, replaced or expanded… and there are thousands of them. They will all receive the attention they require sometime soon because there is no other option. The funding to make these structures safe, sustainable and efficient for vehicles will not end any time soon, and the following examples of upcoming […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2025/03/05/a-bridge-repair-here-another-one-there-and-many-more-in-sight/feed/ 0 It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/09/04/its-a-very-good-year-for-contractors-to-partner-with-government/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/09/04/its-a-very-good-year-for-contractors-to-partner-with-government/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:58:57 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=11623 Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which […]

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]]> Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which […]

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]]> https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/09/04/its-a-very-good-year-for-contractors-to-partner-with-government/feed/ 0 LiDAR technology is now in high demand for governments https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/07/30/lidar-technology-is-now-in-high-demand-for-governments-2/ https://maryscottnabers.com/2024/07/30/lidar-technology-is-now-in-high-demand-for-governments-2/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:14:15 +0000 Kristi Holmes https://maryscottnabers.com/?p=11343 Light Detection and Ranging technology (LiDAR) delivers critical data to protect the health of our ecosystems, and government officials use it extensively. This particular type of technology is not well known to everyone, but the benefits it provides make it worthy of note. Simply put, LIDAR provides a unique way to check for natural hazards […]

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]]> Light Detection and Ranging technology (LiDAR) delivers critical data to protect the health of our ecosystems, and government officials use it extensively. This particular type of technology is not well known to everyone, but the benefits it provides make it worthy of note. Simply put, LIDAR provides a unique way to check for natural hazards […]

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