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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Webinar Series: Value for Money Analysis Practices in U.S. Infrastructure
Over the last few years, the Build America Center (BAC) has led a series of initiatives aimed at promoting clarity and consistency in Value for Money (VfM) analysis across U.S. infrastructure. These include the development of the Generally Accepted VfM Analysis Principles (2023) and the VfM Analysis Standards(2025). Building on these efforts, the BAC has…
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Webinar: Understanding and Managing Cost Escalation and Delays in Infrastructure Projects
Transportation infrastructure projects face significant cost and schedule pressures arising from market conditions, project complexity, and challenges encountered during development and construction. This session examines the principal causes of cost escalation and delays, distinguishing external market factors from project-specific issues that agencies may be better positioned to manage. Drawing on practical experience with transportation project…
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Upcoming Seminar: Context Modeling – Large Language Models as Research Methods
DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026TIME: 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM (ET)Location: Discovery House, 6th Floor Conference RoomVirtual Attendance: Available via Zoom, registration required – Register HereLunch: Served at 11:45 AM The Build America Center (BAC) and the UMD-Future Cities Cohort invite researchers, students, and professionals to an upcoming seminar titled “Context Modeling: Large Language Models as Research…
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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.
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
