A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Construction Bidding Process
The construction bidding process is a series of steps undertaken by project owners and contractors in service of awarding a construction contract.
Blog: Planning
Securing Funding Amid Budget Cuts: Why a Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) Backed Capital Plan Is Essential
A Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) backed capital plan can strengthen funding requests for agencies and military installations. Objective data and strategic planning can help secure financial resources despite federal budget cuts.
Facility Condition Assessments: Your Key to Confident Capital Planning
Survey results show that facilities leaders are not confident in their ability to create a multi-year facility capital plan. One way to build confidence in their planning processes and make smart long-term decisions is to conduct a facility condition assessment, or FCA.
8 Capital Planning Myths and Facts for K-12 Facilities Leaders
Explore common myths about capital planning for K-12 facilities leaders. Discover the facts and learn how strategic planning can enhance school facilities’ health and sustainability, even with limited resources.
Your Questions Answered: 2025 State of Facilities in Higher Education
Questions and answers about the 2025 State of Facilities in Higher Education report.
8 Tips for Developing and Maintaining a Strong Construction Backlog for Project Success
A construction backlog is the total value of work a construction company has under contract but hasn’t completed yet. It helps forecast revenue, manage resources and track project pipelines.
Maintaining Community Infrastructure: A Closer Look at the 2025 ASCE Report Card
Dig deep into the 2025 ASCE Report Card grades for community infrastructure, explore existing infrastructure needs and consider solutions.
Utility Infrastructure Grades from the 2025 ASCE Report Card
Our final look at the latest ASCE Report Card focuses on utility infrastructure.
4 Reasons Federal Agencies Should Prioritize Facilities Condition Assessments (FCAs)
Facilities Condition Assessments (FCAs) have emerged as one of the most effective, strategic tools federal agencies can deploy to gain clarity, optimize limited resources and ensure mission continuity.
Travel Infrastructure Grades from the 2025 ASCE Report Card
Our look at how the ASCE graded assets related to travel in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.