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.
News & Events
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Modernizing Infrastructure Webinar Series – October 2024
DESCRIPTION: This webinar will discuss how public-private partnerships (P3) for deployment of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure can be effectively managed using availability payment mechanisms and minimum revenue guarantees to ensure accountability of private partners and address concerns about reasonable rates of return on equity, especially for projects supported by Federal funding. The webinar will…
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Build America Center Fall 2024 Seminar Series
We are excited to kick off the Build America Center Fall 2024 Seminar Series! Join us to learn from industry leaders and dive into key topics shaping the future of infrastructure. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with experts who are at the forefront of innovation and policy in infrastructure development. These seminars will provide…
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Publication Spotlight: Crowdfunding Approach to Delivering Equitable EV Infrastructure
The Build America Center is shining a light on one of our recently published research reports: Exploring the Potential of a Crowdfunding Program to Achieve Equitable EV Charging Infrastructure. This report examines the viability of crowdfunding as a new method of funding EV charging infrastructure to meet the current need for charging networks and compliance…
Featured Resources
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.
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.
