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University of Maryland’s $148.75 Million Student Housing Project Breaks Ground
A $148.75 million graduate student housing project at the University of Maryland, College Park has broken ground, as announced by Campus Apartments and Mosaic, the companies leading the design and construction of the student residences. The 323,000-square-foot...
$56 Million Affordable Housing Development Announced in Kalamazoo
Residents of Kalamazoo are getting a new $56 million affordable housing development called River’s Edge, a joint venture between Standard Communities, River Caddis Development, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Kalamazoo County, and the city of...
Louisiana Awarded $1.22 Billion in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Programs
In a step towards delivering better infrastructure to the residents of Louisiana, $1.22 billion will be provided to the state by the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. This funding, made possible through the Bipartisan...
Las Vegas-to-California High-Speed Rail Project Lands $3 Billion Boost
The Federal Railroad Administration has signed a $3 billion federal grant, awarding the funds to Brightline West and the Nevada Department of Transportation for a high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. Construction of the 218-mile...
Washington State Begins Final Stage of SR 509 Expressway Project
The Washington State Department of Transportation is set to start the final stage of the SR 509 Completion Project, a new expressway connecting SR 509 to I-5 in a continuing effort to improve traffic flow in the region. The project, expected to be completed by 2028,...
Hudson Tunnel Project Secures $3.8 Billion Funding Boost With Federal-State Partnership
The $12 billion Hudson Tunnel Project has received a major boost with the Federal Railroad Administration and the Gateway Development Commission executing a $3.8 billion Federal-State Partnership (FSP) Grant agreement for the project, which includes the immediate...
Fast-growing cities have high demand for private sector contracting partners
by Mary Scott Nabers The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. Public officials in high–growth regions struggle to expand housing, water, roadways,...
South Dakota Awards $30 Million in Funding for Statewide Economic Development Projects
South Dakota is set for an economic boost with the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) approving $30 million in funding to be distributed towards various projects. This funding will support job creation, infrastructure upgrades, and business development...
ATG’s $6.2 Million Move to Florence County, SC to Boost Local Economy with 77 Jobs
Asset Technology Group (ATG) is investing $6.2 million to relocate its headquarters to Florence County, S.C. a move that will create 77 new jobs. The new 8,500-square-foot facility, set to starts its online operation in the fourth quarter, marks a significant...
White River Energetics to Invest $70 Million in Des Arc Facility; Creates 100 Jobs
White River Energetics (WRE), an ammunition primer and energetics manufacturer, announced its $70 million investment in Des Arc, Arkansas as it expands its facility in the said city, which includes a new $60 million smokeless propellant factory and an additional $10...
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