Articles by Mary Scott Nabers

  1. Ignoring Country’s Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Needs Laced With Peril 10/22/2020

    Most of the country’s water infrastructure is either at, or very near, the end of its useful life. At a time when funding is scarce and public officials are distracted with other critical issues, something must be done.

  2. Large Water Projects Of Every Kind Coming In 2020 2/18/2020

    Clean and adequate water resources are essential components of human existence. For many years, government leaders had few problems providing this precious resource. That’s no longer the case, and companies interested in contracting with government to fix water problems will find an abundance of opportunities in 2020.

  3. Urgency Needed In Advancing Water Infrastructure Projects 10/30/2019

    How frightening is it to imagine a day without adequate water supply? Or, a time when drinking water is no longer safe?

  4. Funding Is Slow But Always Available For Disaster Recovery Projects 9/23/2019

    Looking for a diverse and lucrative public-sector marketplace? If so, don’t overlook upcoming opportunities related to natural disaster recovery in regions that were ravaged by floods, fires, and other weather-related disasters. Demand for private-sector firms to provide services in these regions is extremely high.

  5. Water, Water Everywhere: Upcoming Projects Of All Types Throughout The U.S. 6/26/2019

    The marketplace for contracting opportunities related to water will be exceedingly robust over the next few decades. Government officials, usually with the assistance of private sector partners, must work to upgrade water systems, expand capacity, repair aging pipelines, and find ways to ensure the sustainability of water for American citizens and businesses. Here’s a small sampling of some upcoming projects worthy of attention.

  6. Water Projects Get Funding Boosts Nationwide 3/11/2019

    After a long period of totally inadequate funding for critical water projects, the tide appears to be turning and funding is becoming more readily available.

  7. Watch The Utility Marketplace — Huge Changes Are Occurring! 2/20/2019

    Public utilities are under extreme pressure and their needs, which fall into the critical category, are common.

  8. Critically Needed Funding For Water Projects Is Ever So Near 10/17/2018

    An infusion of $6 billion in federal funding for critical water infrastructure projects appears to be on the way to some very happy state and local officials. What a great gift!

  9. Government Leaders Are Beginning To Turn To Collaborative Joint Ventures For Water Projects 9/12/2018

    Water utilities in the U.S. were once operated almost completely by private companies. That began to change when Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and other large cities expanded in the late 19th century.  Water utilities failed to manage the increased demand and government leaders stepped up to assume responsibility for adequate water resources. That’s been the case for decades, but now water problems are critical again.

  10. No Question About The Need For Water … But Where Is The Funding? 7/18/2018

    Returning from a July 4 break, members of Congress found themselves facing a number of high-priority issues with no quick resolutions. With an omnibus funding bill still in limbo, lawmakers are now trying to pass individual funding bills.