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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Build America Center Fall 2025 Seminar Series
We are excited to kick off the Build America Center Fall 2025 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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Unlocking Flexible Finance for Transportation Projects| Modernizing Infrastructure Webinar Series
As infrastructure projects grow more complex and costly, states are exploring new ways to stretch public dollars and deliver transportation improvements faster. The State Infrastructure Bank (SIB)—a flexible, state-run financing mechanism that allows federal dollars to be loaned and recycled across multiple projects, is becoming an essential part of the toolbox for many states. This webinar…
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Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund NOFO Announced
A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read the respective flyer. We’re pleased to highlight a new funding opportunity for federally recognized tribal governments: the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) administered by the US DOT. Each year, a portion of Tribal…
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.
