When it comes to federal procurement, one tool consistently proves its worth: the Independent Government Estimate (IGE). While the term may sound bureaucratic, an IGE

As we approach FY2026 federal budget planning, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the federal government is tightening its grip on project performance. For contractors—whether

When most people think about construction, they picture cranes in the sky, hard hats on site, and the sound of progress echoing through a city.

If you ask anyone in construction what the hardest part of an infrastructure project is, you might expect to hear about design challenges, permitting headaches,

If you’ve ever been involved in a large construction project, you know how much goes into keeping everything compliant and moving forward. Between juggling deadlines,

When most people think about construction or infrastructure, their minds go straight to buildings, bridges, or highways. But a lot of critical work happens in

You might not see them on your daily commute, but data centers are quietly becoming some of the most important and fastest-growing facilities in the

If you’ve spent any time in the federal contracting world, you’ve probably heard the acronym CPARS tossed around like everyone just assumes you know exactly what it

With Q4 just a month or so away, this federal construction market update is a timely reminder that the busiest—and most critical—period of the fiscal

On-site schedulers play a critical role in keeping construction projects on track. At ACE Consulting, we know that schedules are more than just charts and timelines—they’re

When it comes to working on federal construction projects, the expectations are high—and for good reason. Heat safety is one of many critical concerns on

If you’ve worked with a commercial or federal contractor in the past few years—or even if you’re in the early stages of planning a project—you’ve