Engineering News-Record: ‘Pipes-First’ Strategy Gains Ground in Texas as Cities Prep Sites for Industry

Our expert says: cities use current funds for "pipes first" water/energy/broadband to ensure growth & ROI.

Jennifer Perkins, senior government industry specialist at Brightly, offers insight into current municipal spending trends in this article by Engineering News Record. She observes that cities are rapidly deploying today's federal funding, anticipating future uncertainties in financial support. This approach is exemplified by projects like the water line extension in Tyler, Texas, which prepares undeveloped land for industrial use.

Jennifer highlights how utilizing asset technology and lifecycle data allows local leaders to reduce failures, demonstrate return on investment, and prepare their systems for growth. To learn more about this "pipes first" strategy and its national implications, 

Read the full article: https://www.enr.com/articles/61228-pipes-first-strategy-gains-ground-in-texas-as-cities-prep-sites-for-industry