FUNDING RESOURCES

  • Federal procurement is getting a major makeover. Big changes have occurred, and more are on the horizon. Companies that sell into the federal marketplace definitely need to carefully monitor what is happening.

  • While contractor qualifications guide early-phase selection in collaborative delivery, cost considerations take priority during guaranteed maximum price development. Navigating this shift requires strategic procurement approaches to uphold project value, strengthen contractor engagement, and reduce risk.

  • In a recent episode of Water Online Live, host Kevin Westerling was joined by Joseph Kane of Brookings Metro and Ashley Lucht of Quantified Ventures, who helped address concerns about recent changes to State Revolving Fund (SRF) allotments while offering advice for how to secure project funding. This article highlights the important insights shared.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Whether it's the astronomical energy bills, inadequate flood defence systems putting entire villages underwater, or the record levels of sewage rendering our fresh waterways no-go zones, Britain is now waking up to the harsh realities of outsourcing its utilities to private companies that exist purely to make a profit.
  • 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.
  • For decades, the State Revolving Fund (SRF) has served as a crucial financial backbone for water infrastructure projects across the U.S., providing low-interest loans to states and municipalities to maintain and improve drinking water and wastewater systems. However, recent executive actions from the Trump administration have raised concerns that even long-standing and widely supported programs like the SRF could face fundamental changes, or even outright repeal.
  • With aging infrastructures, lean and limited personnel, lower budgets, and less accessible, often remote locations, smaller and rural water treatment plants are challenged in maintaining operations while understanding new and important technologies in improving contaminant removal in water treatment. 

  • The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for growth in the global water market, prompting consumers to prioritize clean and safe drinking water and leading to increased demand and subsequent market expansion. This trend is expected to continue even in the post-pandemic era, as consumers remain conscious of the importance of high-quality water.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

  • Wastewater Solutions

    Optimization of wastewater treatment plants, and sewage and stormwater networks to prevent events and automate processes. Water utility companies must ensure a safe, reliable and cost-effective service for citizens.

  • Pump Controller Type ABS PC 441

    Using the Sulzer pump controller type ABS PC 441 to monitor and/or control your pumps is an easy way to boost and safeguard your network’s performance.

  • Trimble Unity Suite

    An all-in-one Asset Lifecycle Management Solution

    Trimble announces a new asset lifecycle management software suite. Plan, design, build, operate and maintain your assets — all with one solution suite. Trimble Unity provides centralized data and connected workflows to help you improve outcomes and reduce asset ownership costs across the lifecycle. The Trimble Unity Suite encompasses these solutions:

  • ArcGIS Insights: Self-Service Location Analytics Software

    ArcGIS Insights is analysis software that fuses location analytics with open data science and business intelligence workflows. Answer questions you didn’t know to ask, analyze data completely, and unlock new insights.  Empower analyst of all skill levels, across departments, to directly connect data, perform advanced analytics, and take results into 3rd party systems.

  • Aquis Water Network Management

    80% of your capital is invested in the distribution network. Aquis puts you in control.

FUNDING VIDEOS

This episode of The Water Online Show features Jesse M. Keenan, a leading scholar on climate change and Associate Professor at Tulane University, and Edgar Westerhof, a climate adaptation expert from Arcadis, who discuss the financial implications and adaptation strategies for water infrastructure.