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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Modernizing Infrastructure Webinar Series – march 2025
Traffic congestion is a pervasive worldwide problem. In this webinar, we explain how to harness existing technologies together with new methods in time-and-location markets to eradicate traffic congestion along with its attendant social harms. Our market design for road use builds on congestion pricing and models of efficient pricing in the electricity sector. The market…
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Risk Roundtable: Geotechnical Management for Alternative Delivery Projects
This webinar will explore common challenges and best practices in managing geotechnical risks for alternative delivery infrastructure projects. Drawing insights from professionals with decades of experience in different geotechnical and project settings, the session will provide a holistic survey of the issues from multiple perspectives.
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State Infrastructure Bank Webinar
This webinar will delve into the benefits and opportunities provided by State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) in advancing transportation projects. Attendees will learn how SIBs can offer flexible financing options, such as low-interest loans and credit enhancements, to accelerate project timelines and attract additional investment. The session will also explore the evolving landscape of SIBs, highlighting…
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.
