FUNDING RESOURCES

• WWEMA Window: Update On Build America, Buy America Requirements For Manufactured Products

  Ever since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed on November 15, 2021, the question of implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement has lingered for manufactured products. There is still no definitive guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or the U.S. EPA as of this writing.

• 3 Ways To Tackle Infrastructure Resiliency And Agility At Once

  With increased pressure for smarter infrastructure, the ability to quickly change direction and integrate processes across stakeholders has emerged as a trend "needed at every level of the infrastructure ecosystem."

• A Call To 'Water Action'

  Thomas Schumann is the founder of Thomas Schumann Capital. He is a sustainability pioneer and expert for water security investment and financial products, and a recent speaker at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York from March 22nd (World Water Day) to the 24th.

• When Everyday Becomes Special

  Piping professionals must have a deep understanding of their systems and operation processes to prepare for those days when the unexpected occurs, and the surprise is not particularly pleasant. 

• It’s A Perfect Time For Public Officials To Launch Riverfront Redevelopment Projects, And Private Sector Partners Are In High Demand

  Before environmental concerns became a staple of urban planning, industrial sites dominated waterfront properties in American cities. For decades, factories used urban waterways to dispose of pollutants. As environmental awareness grew, however, those sites were abandoned, but the toxic aftermath lingered. But new funding and technology are both available now to remedy that risk.

• New Components And Requirements For Port Projects In 2023 Are Obvious

  The time has come to stop thinking about port projects in the same way we once did. Everything has changed. And with an abundance of funding, port projects in 2023 will include many new components.

• Protecting America’s Water Infrastructure — Now A National Priority With An Abundance Of Funding

  The U.S. EPA rang in 2023 with a new program designed to provide funding for critical water infrastructure projects. Now, the EPA is providing loans to state financing authorities, which are also known as state revolving fund programs.

• WWEMA Window: Escalation And Price Adjustment Clauses — Appropriate For Use In Our Industry?

  Projects in the water environment industry typically span from one to several years and require, with few exceptions, a fixed-price bid from contractors. When establishing a product’s price, contractors must carefully consider the risks involved with possible unanticipated cost increases that may occur over the length of the project.

• WWEMA Window: Ensuring Impactful Water Infrastructure Investment

  Milton Friedman once said, "If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there'd be a shortage of sand." While cynical, many folks believe in the underlying sentiment of these words. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, nobody doubts the tremendous influence the federal government will exert over our industry in the coming years. Not since the Great Depression has such a focused, targeted investment in infrastructure been attempted or funded. Therefore, what can we do to ensure this period of intense investment achieves maximum impact? How can even the most cynical among us help the federal government avoid Mr. Friedman's prediction? As a manufacturer, I believe there are three things we can do to help.
• Digital Transformation Drives Customer Satisfaction, Improved Processes

  Digital payment platforms improve the efficiency of collections and related labor practices, but their greatest benefit may be enhancing utility-customer relations.