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ASCE releases Failure To Act Report: Increased Infrastructure Investments Needed

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the latest Failure To Act Report, which quantifies how the failure to

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Clean Water Partnership’s Mentorship Programs Support Capacity and Expansion of Local Businesses

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LARGO, MD – The Clean Water Partnership (CWP), the community-based partnership between Prince George’s County and Corvias, today announced the graduation of 16

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10th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards Announced at U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Chapter Green Gala

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Recognized Community Leaders included Google, SoCal NOMA  Los Angeles, CA (December 9, 2020) – Tonight at its 16th Annual Green

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David Kouth Joins Freese and Nichols’ Lubbock Office and Expands Electrical Services

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LUBBOCK, Texas – Dec. 1, 2020 – David Kouth has joined Freese and Nichols, Inc., as a Senior Electrical Engineer to expand expertise

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $7.7 Million in Tribal Transit Grant Awards to 25 Tribal Governments to Improve Public Transportation

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $7.7 million in Tribal Transit Program grant awards to 25

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $291 Million in ‘State of Good Repair’ Grants to Improve the Reliability and Safety of America’s Rail Network

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced an investment of more than $291 million in grants

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EPA Awards Vermont Over $19 Million to Protect Clean Water and Drinking Water Across the State

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Bennington, Vt. (October 28, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $2.7 billion nationwide in federal financial assistance

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HDPE Pipe Not Responsible for Benzene Contamination Says PPI

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IRVING, Texas – October 28, 2020 – The recently completed analysis of benzene contamination found at the site of the

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US Green Building Council-L.A.’s 2020 LEGACY PROJECT, the “West Adams Resiliency Garden”, to help Formerly Incarcerated People and the West Adams Neighborhood

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Garden Offers Employment, Healing, Food Access, & Green Space LOS ANGELES (September 23, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) Chapter

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U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Announces 2020 Board of Directors, with Enhanced Representation from Landscape Design, GC, and Academia

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LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter  (USGBC-LA) has selected its Board of Directors for 2020-21, expanding to

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Transportation 

Incorporating Aesthetics Economically

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By Steve Weitzman When discussing aesthetics with DOTs around the country, I have found that their concerns about costs are

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USGBC-LA’s 19th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo Hosts 1100+ Attendees Nationwide, Focuses on Equity, and Announces Annual Civic Awards

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Assemblymember Laura Friedman, ‘Elected Official of the Year’, Addresses 19th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2020) 

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EPA Calls for Nominations for 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

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WASHINGTON (August 17, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $464 Million in Grant Awards Nationwide to Revitalize America’s Bus Infrastructure

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $464 million in

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President Trump Signs the Great American Outdoors Act to Preserve National Parks

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President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act which provides up to $1.9 billion per year for five years that

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The 19th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo: JOIN VIRTUALLY, Aug. 21-22

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Registration Open for Equity-Themed Event featuring Keynote Speakers from Beneficial Bank, Emerald Cities Collaborative, IIDA   1st Day:  Municipal Green

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The 19th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo: JOIN VIRTUALLY, Aug. 21-22

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Registration Open for Equity-Themed Event featuring Keynote Speakers from Beneficial Bank, Emerald Cities Collaborative, IIDA   1st Day:  Municipal Green

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House Passes Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act

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On July 30, the House passed the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 7575) which will help strengthen America’s water

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DOT Announces Over $273 Million in Grants to 184 Airports in 41 States, 6 Territories

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $273

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Department of Energy Selects 5 Projects to Receive up to $28 Million for Geothermal Energy Research

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that five projects will receive up to $28 million to

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Chao Releases Pathways to the Future of Transportation

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WASHINGTON – One year after announcing the launch of the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council, U.S. Transportation Secretary

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EPA at 50: Managing Waste Across the Nation and the Heartland

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(Lenexa, Kan., July 21, 2020) – To celebrate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 50th anniversary, the Agency is highlighting the progress

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New This Week 

Trump Announces New Rule to Expedite Infrastructure Projects

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In a release put out Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a new rule to modernize federal reviews to accelerate projects

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

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The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the

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In This Issue Water 

Protecting America’s Water

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Remote monitoring helps keep employees safe while mitigating emergencies By Greg Jackson According to the American Water Works Association, with

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Keeping Water Crystal Clear

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Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located

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Wicker, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Infrastructure Bonds Bill

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Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) have introduced a bipartisan infrastructure bonds bill that would create certain

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In This Issue Stormwater Quality Water 

Planning Your Development’s Stormwater

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Requirements for post-construction stormwater management during new and re-development By Richard Haimann Most cities, towns, municipalities, incorporated areas, and some

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Energy Feature In This Issue 

Powering The Sunshine State’s Capital

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The world’s largest airport solar facility could power more than 9,500 homes The capital of the Sunshine State, Tallahassee, Fla.,

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Continuing to Build Back America

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Texas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Key to a Safe, Compliant Workplace

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How to sustain mission-critical operations during the pandemic By Kevin Price Unforeseen disruptions have always been a fact of life

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In This Issue Water 

U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure

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Will Congress be willing to fund billions more for water infrastructure? By Mary Scott Nabers There are thousands of critical

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In This Issue Sustainable Solutions 

What We Know Now: Green Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and Maintenance in Portland, Maine

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How one city’s approach to green infrastructure has evolved, and what it can teach others By Barry Sheff Green Infrastructure

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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Moving Florida Forward

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Taking a proactive approach to protect the health and well-being of Floridians By Governor Ron DeSantis In what has undoubtedly

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New This Week 

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $3 Million for Small Business Innovators

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Twenty U.S. small businesses in 14 states will receive more than $3 million to research and develop innovative solutions to

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EPA awards Idaho Department of Environmental Quality just over $2 million to protect water quality statewide

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EPA partners with Idaho to protect and restore watersheds, streams and groundwater SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded

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New This Week 

DOE Awards $100 Million for Energy Frontier Research Centers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $100 million in funding for 10 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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EPA Recognizes Vallejo, Calif.-Based USDA Forest Service Operation for Innovative Zero Waste Wildfire Response Initiative

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SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities in California and nationwide for effectively applying measures to

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New This Week 

What You Need to Know About the Moving Forward Act

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The major $1.5 trillion stimulus package will be voted on this Saturday. The 2,300-page proposal includes funding that covers roads,

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The $1.5 Trillion Moving Forward Act Addresses U.S. Infrastructure and Renewable Energy

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What began as a bill aimed at boosting the U.S. transportation and infrastructure sectors has morphed into a $1.5 trillion

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Federal Government to Distribute Nearly 100 Million Cloth Facial Coverings for Transportation Passengers

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WASHINGTON – The Federal government announced nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings will be sent to the aviation, transit, and

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DOE Invests $17 Million to Advance Carbon Utilization Projects

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has selected 11 projects to receive approximately

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New This Week 

House panel debating $494 billion infrastructure measure

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A U.S. House of Representatives panel is debating on Wednesday a Democratic plan to boost infrastructure spending that aims to

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New Jersey Transit Launches Strategic and Capital Plans That Will Guide Agency through 2030

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First Ever Ten-Year Strategic Plan and Five-Year Capital Plan Establish the Roadmap to Improved Reliability & Customer Experience and Will

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DOE Announces $11 Billion in Energy Cost-Savings from Better Buildings Initiative Partners

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $11 billion in energy-cost savings by more than 950

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APWA: Investment in infrastructure is Key to Boost Economy and Providing Jobs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On behalf of our more than 30,000 members, the American Public Works Association (APWA) calls on Congress

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Environmental Defense Fund: “Infrastructure Bill Puts America on the Path to Rebuild Better”

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In response to the proposed bill that would invest almost $500B in funding, Environmental Defense Fund Senior Vice President of

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ATA Chairman Randy Guillot Presses Congress for Infrastructure Funding

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In a hearing that featured freight stakeholders, touching on the response to the pandemic, American Trucking Associations Randy Guillot told

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U.S. House to vote on $500B infrastructure funding plan in July

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After House Democrats unveiled a $494 billion five-year surface transportation bill on Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives is planning

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EPA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

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WASHINGTON (June 3, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 million in funding for nine small businesses to

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New This Week 

Passenger rail bill unveiled by congressmen

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U.S. Sen. Ed Markey announced a legislation that he says would help expand rail services in Massachusetts. In an online

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Study Shows Decrease in Renewable Energy Costs May Drive Clean Energy Growth

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In a study led by Stony Brook University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory revealed that costs are projected to decline,

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USDOT announces $1.25M in transit grants

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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a grant that would be made available for real-time transit infrastructure. The funding,

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New This Week 

The Push for an Infrastructure Bill Must Happen Now

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Our nation’s infrastructure has taken a back seat when it comes to a coronavirus relief bill. Despite our nation’s aging

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New This Week 

Rebuilding the American economy and infrastructure to bring peace and prosperity to all

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The current state of our nation might seem like a dream to most. Not only are we dealing with the

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Fixing Infrastructure Bailed Us Out Before—It Will Again

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Public works investments have gotten the U.S. out of some sticky financial situations, including the Great Depression. Not only did

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New This Week 

Next Stimulus Bill is an Opportunity to Improve Infrastructure Investment

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Despite being overlooked in the previous stimulus relief bills amid the pandemic, infrastructure investments are a topic that will be

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Cities Everywhere are Preparing for Resilient Infrastructure Initiatives

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As the country and its economy slowly begins to reopen, cities across the globe are putting a focus on certain

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National Public Works Week is An Ode to Essential Services and Employees

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May 17-23 has been deemed National Public Works Week by the American Public Works Association (APWA). This year’s theme is

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Infrastructure and Transportation a Main Focus in Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Proposal

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U.S Rep. Peter DeFazio is commending a proposed relief bill that puts infrastructure and transportation in the spotlight. “As this

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Leveraging the COVID-19 Crisis to Improve Our Water Infrastructure

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Having access to clean water is essential to our health during this time. Whether it’s drinking water, or just clean

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

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New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Sustainable Solutions 

Rebuilding After Disaster and Planning for Resiliency

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For a resiliency plan to work, there must be communication, appropriate allocation of resource and a clear decision-making process By

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Risk Management Transportation 

Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management

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As infrastructure becomes critical to public health, asset management becomes a crucial part of the emergency response By Kevin Price

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In This Issue Industry Observations Infrastructure New This Week 

Finding The Key To An Economic, Resilient Bounce Back

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Investing in infrastructure is the logical choice to bail us out By now, COVID-19 and its residual effects have sunk

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Freese and Nichols Expands in Florida with Water Utilities Specialist Tom Cross

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TAMPA, Florida – May 7, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues building their Florida team with the addition of

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Freese and Nichols Hires Frank Olshefski to Lead Transit and Road Projects

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PEARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has added Frank Olshefski, PE, MBA, to its transportation

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