Build America Center

The Build America Center (BAC) will mobilize the use of innovative finance, funding, and project delivery solutions to foster new approaches to transportation infrastructure development projects. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the BAC will lead cutting-edge research, deliver innovative training, and provide customized technical assistance in support of the Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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  • Notice of Funding Opportunity: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development
    Notice of Funding Opportunity: Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development

    A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read the respective flyer.  The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a new funding opportunity under the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, offering $1.5 billion to support transformative surface transportation projects across…

  • 2024-2025 BAC ANNUAL REPORT
    2024-2025 BAC ANNUAL REPORT

    As we reflect on the 2024–2025 program year, the Build America Center (BAC) continues to serve as a trusted national resource for advancing innovative infrastructure financing and accelerating project delivery. Under an evolving federal landscape, the BAC made significant strides to empower state, local, and tribal governments with tools, knowledge, and technical assistance.

  • New Episode of P3TV: Academics Hour Podcast Featuring BAC’s Sam Beydoun
    New Episode of P3TV: Academics Hour Podcast Featuring BAC’s Sam Beydoun

    In this two-part special, Sam Beydoun, Senior Advisor and Adjunct Professor at the Build America Center at the University of Maryland, joins the P3TV: Academics Hour podcast to discuss the critical concept of Value for Money (VfM) and his work in enhancing confidence in decision-making. In the first part of the interview, Sam shares his…


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Major Project Database

The Major Project Database, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and meticulously developed by the Build America Center, stands as a premier resource for project analysis and benchmarking within the construction and infrastructure sectors. This comprehensive database encompasses over 140 major surface projects at a total value of more than $200 billion procured in the past two decades, offering both structured and unstructured data to its users.

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LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE HUB

A national program to ensure that all cities and towns can access federal infrastructure funding to drive local recovery, improve communities, and deliver results for residents. It brings together leading policy and innovation experts into a program that includes information, resources, and technical assistance to help cities and towns of all sizes and from all regions to access this once-in-a-lifetime funding opportunity.

A Program by the National League of Cities, Results for America, and United States Conference of Mayors

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The Build America Center is an important new initiative established at the University of Maryland in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Center will leverage the extensive transportation engineering and project management expertise available at UMD to help federal, state, and local decision makers understand and implement innovative new strategies for financing and managing highway projects. Fill out the form below to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive updates on educational sessions, funding opportunities, and infrastructure innovations.

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