The Zero-Tolerance Policy for Federal Funding In the landscape of 2026 regional water infrastructure, there is no "grey area" for compliance. When a project is fueled by federal grants, the Build America, Buy America (BABA) and American Iron and Steel (AIS) mandates are absolute. For the...
The High Stakes of Large-Scale Procurement When a project scale increases to include large-bore sluice gates and massive penstocks, the complexity of the supply chain usually follows suit. For many manufacturers, producing a geared actuator capable of 40,000 lbs of thrustinvolves sourcing high-capacity ductile iron housings...
In the current landscape of American infrastructure, "Made in the USA" is no longer just a badge of quality—it is a strict legal mandate. With the rollout of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act and the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements, municipal projects...
