Articles by Mary Scott Nabers

1. Water Infrastructure Upgrades Create New Wave Of Contracting Opportunities 6/16/2025
   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.
2. Sharing Some Wisdom About Successfully Selling To Government 5/5/2025
   For those navigating — or considering — a presence in the government contracting space, I've compiled a few observations and lessons learned that can serve as guideposts.
3. America Confronts Urgent Water Infrastructure Needs 4/15/2025
   The focus on water is extreme in almost every state in America. 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, but the good news is that there is still federal funding available.
4. Nationwide Projects Planned To Strengthen Water Systems And Combat Cyber Threats 1/15/2025
   Water resource issues are of high concern throughout America. A research report presented recently to member of Congress urged immediate attention to America's critical water issues. The report outlined states with the greatest immediate concerns. Not surprisingly, California and Texas topped the list.
5. Nationwide Water Quality Projects Present Plentiful Contracting Opportunities In 2025 12/16/2024
   Water projects are likely to offer some of the most significant infrastructure contracting opportunities in 2025. While funding is still available at the federal level, public officials are rushing to upgrade water infrastructure.
6. Water Infrastructure Projects Are Abundant As Cities And States Face Shortages 10/15/2024

   The number of people affected by water scarcity is expected to grow as populations increase and as weather patterns become more unpredictable and extreme. Many state leaders, however, are aggressively planning water infrastructure projects to increase water supply or provide more efficient use of available resources to curb the very negative impacts of water stress.

7. Water, Water Everywhere…And Upgrades Are Rampant 9/23/2024

   Rarely does Congress pass a bill that allocates $50 billion to cities and counties to support water infrastructure projects. But that happened when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed by Congress several years ago. As of May 2024, nearly half of the funding, $25 billion to be exact, was still available to support upcoming water projects.

8. Fast-Growing Cities Have High Demand For Private Sector Contracting Partners 9/18/2024
   The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. The fast-growing areas of the country offer immediate opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as all types of contracting options.
9. A Multi-Billion-Dollar Water Industry Segment Not To Be Overlooked 7/11/2024
   Water resources are a critical component of any region's ecosystems. But, perhaps even more important is the realization that water is also essential for human survival. Its needs cannot be ignored.
10. Old Lead-Infested Water Pipelines Are Being Replaced At A Rapid Pace Throughout America 5/23/2024
    The EPA recently announced that $3 billion funding is available to replace old water distribution pipelines to ensure safe public drinking water throughout the U.S. Even before federal funding became available and mandates were issued, many cities took the initiative to address aging pipeline issues and the dangers associated with lead contamination.