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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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.
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Workshop: Financial Assessment of P3 Projects in Transport Infrastructure
Purdue University, the Midwest region partner of the Build America Center, will host a workshop on Financial Assessment of P3 Projects in Transport Infrastructure, featuring Dr. Cesar Queiroz (World Bank Consultant) and Dr. Samuel Labi (Purdue University). This event is supported by the ASCE T&DI Chapter at Purdue. Topics include project finance fundamentals, P3 structures, Toolkit for PPP in Roads…
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New NOFO Released
Two new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) have recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read their respective flyers.
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.
