Construction and Infrastructure

Governor Abigail Spanberger and Virginia legislative leaders previewed proposals for the 2027 General Assembly session, including housing, solar on previously developed land, medical debt relief, data-center accountability, and restrictions on AI-based wage setting. The agenda signals potential future policy and market changes, but identifies no enacted requirements, solicitations, contract values, or procurement schedules.

APTIM is scheduled to appoint former V2X CEO Chuck Prow as chairman and CEO on November 9, 2026, succeeding Mark Fallon. The leadership transition comes as the company holds positions on Navy, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, and Army Corps contract vehicles totaling nearly $2.9 billion in potential value, with Prow citing defense modernization, energy security, and critical infrastructure as growth priorities.

The USACE Los Angeles District will host November industry days in Las Vegas and Long Beach to outline five planned OTA design-and-construction opportunities at Air Force and Space Force installations. Contractors can learn about anticipated two-step qualifications and pitch processes and delivery methods, but formal solicitations will control requirements; some networking and feedback sessions require separate submissions or RSVPs.

Jisun Kang, chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, was named USACE Manager of the Year after overseeing 15 contract actions valued at $265 million in 2025–2026. The portfolio included a $200 million multiple-award construction security monitoring contract and a $44.2 million task order, while the district’s use of generative AI highlights an acquisition efficiency trend that retains contracting officer accountability.