Infrastructure Insights

National Governors Association has collated a variety of resources from NGA partners to assist Governors and their staff with implementing the Infrastructure Implementation and Jobs Act (IIJA). These resources leverage the expertise of NGA partners to provide insights to assist with delivering specific program areas and cross-program tools and best practices. This page will continually be updated with timely and actionable resources to assist with implementing the IIJA.

Boston Consulting Group

Attracting Chips Investment: Industry Recommendations for Policymakers

BCG and SIA outline five primary factors that impact investment decisions, and provide actionable recommendations for governments seeking to grow their semiconductor industry.

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Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company

Exploring new regions: The greenfield opportunity in semiconductors

Three factors—supply chain security, sustainability, and subsidies—feature prominently as semiconductor companies expand into new countries or regions.

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McKinsey & Company

GIIA

US is world’s most attractive destination for private infrastructure investment

Modernization of state transport, energy and water networks through public-private partnerships is crucial to maintain investment momentum

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GIIA

Deloitte

Revisiting the government’s role in catalyzing modern innovation

A toolkit for public sector organizations to energize ecosystems and spur innovation.

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Deloitte

Boston Consulting Group

Revolutionizing Infrastructure with Digital and AI

The public sector hasn’t fully harnessed the power of AI and digital for infrastructure projects. Here’s how states can get started.

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Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group

Permitting & Reviews: Fast Tracking Projects with End-to-End Approval and Process Reform

Reforming the permitting and review process can help states execute on vital infrastructure projects and maximize federal funding.

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Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group

A Hub of Opportunity: How State Agency Coordination and Accountability Can Unleash Federal Funding

Maximizing funds requires statewide coordination. An infrastructure hub can also strengthen state agency networks, enhance economic development efforts, and improve residents’ lives.

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Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group

Climate Resilience: Adapting Infrastructure from Risk to Resilience

To safeguard their communities and infrastructure against an increasing number of climate-related hazards, state and local governments must embrace adaptation and resilience solutions.

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Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company

Building Innovation Ecosystems: Accelerating Tech Hub Growth

Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to build them. A six-step playbook could help leaders get them right.

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McKinsey & Company

Boston Consulting Group

Alternative Delivery: Exploring Beyond Traditional Execution Models to Deliver Better Assets Faster

The use of alternative delivery methods can improve incentives to optimize the long-term lifecycle costs of public-private partnership projects.

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Boston Consulting Group

Boston Consulting Group

Equity & Inclusion: Laying the Foundation for a More Equitable Future

By rethinking how they plan and deliver infrastructure, US states can help maximize the benefits of infrastructure projects in underserved communities.

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Boston Consulting Group

Deloitte

Executing on the $2 Trillion Investment to Boost American Competitiveness

The IIJA, IRA, and CHIPS laws set big infrastructure and sustainability goals, but execution will determine results.

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Deloitte

Lightcast

Rebuilding Our Semiconductor Workforce

The United States is launching into a new era of resurgent semiconductor manufacturing, this report explores the details of this emerging demand and shows how to take advantage of this crucial moment.

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Lightcast

Deloitte

State tax credits and incentives in the CHIPS Act and IRA

The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act each create opportunity at both the federal and state levels—and can change how companies approach credits and incentives.

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Deloitte

McKinsey & Company

Strategies for building US semiconductor fabs: Finding skilled labor

The need to compete for skilled labor could delay fab construction in the United States, but some new strategies may help accelerate progress.

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McKinsey & Company

AECOM

The Case for Interactive Cloud-Based NEPA Documents

How interactive cloud-based documents can improve decision-making, increase equity and collaboration, build trust, and decrease delays during the NEPA process

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AECOM

Intel

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act eBook

This eBook focuses on digital solutions to complement physical buildout for surface transportation projects.

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Intel

McKinsey & Company

The CHIPS and Science Act: Here’s what’s in it

The CHIPS Act is designed to boost US competitiveness, innovation, and national security. Here is a breakdown of the law’s key provisions.

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McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company

The Inflation Reduction Act: Here’s what’s in it

A breakdown of the IRA’s major provisions—by the numbers.

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McKinsey & Company

IFM Investors

Indiana Toll Road Overview

This presentation provides a comprehensive description of a successful transportation public-private partnerships in Indiana.

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IFM Investors

ESRI

Three Steps to Prioritize Infrastructure Investment With GIS

Using GIS technology you can see where infrastructure systems are not meeting demand levels or where shifts in demographics are occurring so you can target investments that will deliver the greatest impact.

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ESRI

McKinsey & Company

Navigating the Complexity of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

To help government leaders keep track of information as it becomes available, McKinsey has developed the BIL Navigator, a digital tool that captures the most critical BIL-related information—including program deadlines and requirements.

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McKinsey & Company

Deloitte

Workforce Transformation for State DOTs

A look at state transportation workforce challenges and solutions, with a case study of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Deloitte

Schneider Electric

State How to on Federal Funding

How to leverage federal infrastructure funds to make your state more resilient, sustainable, and competitive.

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Schneider Electric

ESRI

Build Smarter with GIS

Understand how GIS can help plan and deliver more strategic infrastructure investments.

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ESRI

Boston Consulting Group

What $65B of Broadband Infrastructure Funding Means for States and How They Should Prepare

Closing the digital divide is a fundamental equity issue in the US, essential to the future of our: economy and society. If thoughtfully deployed, the funding from the IIJA has an opportunity to close this divide.

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Boston Consulting Group

Bentley Systems

Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Digital Construction Management

Bentley Systems partners with state DOTs for the Advanced Digital Construction Management System grant program, with dedicated grant writers that can help with necessary technical details.

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Bentley Systems

Deloitte

The Future of U.S. Infrastructure

A survey of infrastructure trends, capturing perspectives from 300 federal, state, and local officials and infrastructure executives in the U.S.

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Deloitte

Schneider Electric

Futureproofing Energy Infrastructure & Fully Unlocking Infrastructure Dollars

With heightened attention to modernizing critical infrastructure and the recent passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, there has never been a more important time to ensure that funding dollars are spent wisely on digitized infrastructure

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Schneider Electric

McKinsey & Company

Reinvesting In America

Over $1 trillion in infrastructure spending is set to enter the U.S. economy over the next five years. How can governments and companies harness the opportunity to advance sustainable and inclusive growth?

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McKinsey & Company

Global Infrastructure Investors Association

Public-Private Partnerships For Infrastructure Investment

Best practice report that reviews public private partnerships used to fund infrastructure developments around the world.

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Global Infrastructure Investors Association

ESRI

Designing Resilient Transportation Networks With GIS

Tap into your GIS for mapping and spatial analytics tools to help you plan and design more resilient transportation systems.

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ESRI

Boston Consulting Group

Green Public Procurement

A systematic framework will enable government procurement officials to overcome the challenges of setting and reaching net-zero goals.

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Boston Consulting Group