Building Kansas: Matt Volz on the Kansas Infrastructure Hub

About this episode

Matt Volz discusses the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and its impact on local communities and consulting engineering firms.

The ACEC Kansas podcast sits down with Matt Volz, head of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub. Tune in to learn more about what “The Hub” means for Kansas communities, economic development, public safety, and of course, ACEC KS member firms! In this episode of the QBS Express, the ACEC Kansas podcast, host Scott Heidner, Executive Director of ACEC Kansas, sits down with Matt Volz to discuss the Kansas Infrastructure Hub. Matt Volz, recently appointed to lead the Kansas Infrastructure Hub, shares his journey from Northern Minnesota to his pivotal role in Kansas. The conversation delves into the origins, funding, and impact of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and the Build Kansas Fund. They discuss the types of projects eligible, the agencies involved, and the significant opportunities for consulting engineering firms. Listen in to learn how this initiative aims to leverage federal dollars to enhance Kansas infrastructure and the ripple effect it has on the economy and local communities. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:57 Matt Volz's Background and Career Journey 02:13 Transition to Kansas DOT and ITS Engineering 05:14 Consulting Career and International Experience 07:35 Return to…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Heidner

Guest: Matt Volz

Topics covered

• infrastructure
• economic development
• public safety
• consulting engineering
• Kansas communities

Keywords

• Kansas Infrastructure Hub
• economic development
• public safety
• consulting engineering
• Build Kansas Fund
• federal funding
• infrastructure projects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas Infrastructure Hub, ACEC Kansas, Kansas DOT, Build Kansas Fund

Places: Kansas, Northern Minnesota

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