In mid-2025, data shows the annualized rate of the U.S. construction spending for public safety in the U.S. to be approximately $19.35 billion. That number includes both new construction, renovation and repair projects, representing near-record highs heading into 2026. With no slowdown in momentum in sight for law enforcement, corrections, and emergency services infrastructure spending, […] The post Public safety drives nationwide spending surge for municipalities appeared first on Infrastr...| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
Across America, cities are teeing up billions in funding for hard infrastructure, digital upgrades, sustainability and climate resilience projects. Municipal planning documents signal a multi-year construction cycle that folds in law enforcement, new municipal buildings, water systems, transit facility expansions, IT, and power projects. In particular, it appears that many cities are investing in new or enhanced city hall facilities designed to provide better municipal services....| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
We are living through a time that in later years may be referred to as a generational reinvestment era. America’s most critical infrastructure is being rebuilt, restructured, expanded and sustainably upgraded for future generations. Decades old water and power infrastructure is rapidly being rebuilt in America. Water distribution systems, pipes, and treatment plants are deteriorating, […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
America’s airports continue to experience one of the busiest building cycles in decades. This is an area of activity that should not be ignored. Construction cranes are rising over terminals, runways are being resurfaced, and new security technology is rolling out to handle record crowds. Passenger traffic is hitting historic highs—TSA screened more than three […] The post America’s airports race to expand capacity under building boom appeared first on InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialo...| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
U.S. bond elections each year routinely involve hundreds of billions of dollars in proposed funding, and approximately 80% of the funding receives voter approval nationwide. The bond funding is used for major capital projects and initiatives such as school construction and modernization, transportation infrastructure, water systems and public safety facilities. In 2024, California lead all […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
America’s bridge infrastructure has been a significant concern for at least the last twenty years, but the critical needs are slowly being addressed. In 2016, an annual report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) listed approximately 56,000 bridges that were deemed to be structurally deficient. That staggering reality initiated immediate action from government […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
