Recent federal budget cuts enacted to optimize the federal workforce have had a widespread impact on design professionals and construction firms. These reductions have resulted in the elimination of many government programs, mass layoffs, and the cancellation of large-scale government contracts. Faced with dwindling opportunities for revenue and lagging confidence in the economic market, design professionals are searching for new solutions.

Scope of the Federal Budget Cuts

One of the most significant government programs to be cancelled is the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. Originally created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this program was established to support local response to emergencies such as flooding or wildfires. With this cu

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