InsightsDesigning federal facilities that can pivot with policyFederal buildings last 50–100 years. Learn how to design flexible federal facilities that can adapt as agency missions and priorities change.Read More
InsightsGUIDE: Non-FAR procurement options for federal agenciesA practical guide to moving stalled federal projects forward when appropriated funds, timelines, or the FAR itself are the constraint.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Mitigating risk in federal projectsMitigating risk in federal projects requires a strategic balance between speed-to-market and long-term mission success. In this Insights Series video, Jeff Longshore, Chad Brooks, Mike McGuire, and Brian Miller share how a cross-disciplinary, mission-focused approach helps federal agencies reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and deliver resilient infrastructure.Read More
InsightsHow federal leaders can make defensible facility decisions in shifting environmentsFederal facility decisions carry 70–100 year consequences. Here's how to build a defensible plan when priorities, budgets, and missions keep shifting.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Unlocking federal facilities beyond FARLearn how federal agencies can accelerate facility delivery, reduce costs, and overcome funding challenges by leveraging nontraditional contracting methods like Other Transactions (OTs) beyond FAR.Read More
InsightsAgile procurement: earlier engagement, outsized impactAgile procurement helps teams reduce cost, avoid delays, and manage risk—unlocking better outcomes across complex projects.Read More
InsightsNext-generation P3s: lessons from federal projects applied across sectorsLearn how P3s leverage private capital to deliver infrastructure faster without waiting for appropriations using proven federal strategies for any sector.Read More
InsightsMission-driven tiered maintenance strategies: a case study on NASA’s asset managementThis article highlights the proactive approach NASA has taken in implementing an award-winning tiered facilities maintenance program and the benefits it has on mission readiness and budgetary performance. Read More
Insights, NewsVIDEO: Armor 1: revolutionizing Mississippi River revetment with the world’s largest mobile robotThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Salas O'Brien and the National Robotics Engineering Center, is revolutionizing flood protection on the Mississippi River with the Armor 1 project, a groundbreaking initiative to modernize mat sinking using advanced robotic technology.Read More
InsightsNavigating complexity: asset management for federal agenciesExplore enhanced asset management practices for federal agencies with strategic solutions, including alternative funding sources.Read More
InsightsEngineering upgrades to Space Launch Complex 41 to support the ULA Vulcan LaunchSalas O’Brien’s experts brought new solutions to the challenging issues surrounding the ULA Vulcan launch at Space Launch Complex 41 at Kennedy Space Center.Read More
