USACE Takes On Missouri River Stormwater
The USACE responded to levee breaches along the Missouri River after a bomb cyclone caused major flooding in Iowa and
Read more
Author:
Project Neon Lightens Congestion for Las Vegas’ Busiest Roads
Project Neon, the largest public works project the state of Nevada has undertaken, is nearing completion two decades later By
Read more
Addressing Infrastructure Needs Before the Storm
This cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar
Read more
Sarasota Takes On Stormwater Run-Off
Sarasota County’s 10th Street Bafflebox works to prevent stormwater and sediment pollution from reaching the Sarasota Bay By Brianna Fries
Read more
The Hop Streetcar Improves Easy, Efficient Transportation in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s new addition to their streetcar system, The Hop, provides efficient transit options to the city’s residents By Brianna Fries
Read more
A Right to Potable Water in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs, a sleepy town in Colorado gets a wake-up call and the community comes together to improve their water
Read more
The AI Interview: Lisa Beutler, President of the American Water Resources Association
Lisa Beutler, AWRA President and Executive Facilitator of Stantec, looks at developments in a changing world of water American Infrastructure:
Read more
Keeping Megaprojects in Check
Project intelligence takes the guesswork out of big builds By Kyle Slager Megaprojects are the attention-grabbers of the construction industry,
Read more
Bridging the Gap: A Highway 1 Transformation
Caltrans completed this innovative and award-winning bridge replacement project in less than eight months By Julia Edinger The landscape of
Read more
Choosing the Right Culvert Repair System
It is vital to choose the right approach to culvert repair no matter the budget By Joe Royer, Ph.D. The
Read more
Modern Tunneling is Coming to America
New excavation technologies have arrived stateside and they are making a big impact By Jesús M. Garcia Big tunneling is
Read more
Are The “Squeaky Wheels” Diverting Attention From Underlying Infrastructure
AI-driven analytics can ensure high-priority infrastructure issues are addressed before surface-level issues By Kevin Price As the saying goes, “It’s
Read more
A National Infrastructure Policy
Efforts persist to find a solution to the funding problem despite political gridlock By Manuel H. Lazerov There is considerable
Read more
Iconic Infrastructure: The Denver International Airport
The Denver International Airport is the Denver International Airport largest airport in North America and the second largest in the
Read more
Iconic Infrastructure: Interstate 80
The Interstate 80 (I-80) is an east– west transcontinental freeway that runs from downtown San Francisco, California, to Teaneck, New
Read more
Iconic Infrastructure: Mississippi River Levee System
The Mississippi River Levee System began with the first settlers, with the first official levee being built outside New Orleans
Read more
Iconic Infrastructure: The Brooklyn Bridge
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge located in New York City, currently one of
Read more
A Brief Guide for Local Government Officials to Public-Private Partnerships
P3s present a variety of benefits and challenges for local governments who choose to undertake them By Greg Hummel and
Read more
A Greening of U.S. Infrastructure?
Considering America’s substantial funding requirements and how green finance could be used to help meet them By Michael Ferguson The
Read more
Four Ways to Protect Infrastructure Sites From Storm Water
With proper planning and understanding of the jobsite, catastrophes can easily be avoided By Tim Ham Heading into hurricane season,
Read more
The AI Interview: Clark Morrison, Partner at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Morrison focuses his practice on permitting and development of large and complex development projects. He is recognized nationally for his
Read more
Rebuilding Aging Infrastructure One Mile at a Time
A 10.1-mile stretch on I-35W in Fort Worth, TX has been completely redone thanks to a lot of hard work,
Read more
A Bridge 30 Years in the Making
The new Bonner Bridge finally nears its opening after decades of legal battles and delays By Abby Pittman Hatteras Island,
Read more
New Stormwater Program for Fayetteville
Watershed studies reveal costly repairs, but the City is developing a holistic plan By John H. Larch III The City
Read more
Tracking Anomalies in Infrastructure Management
Expecting the unexpected By Kevin Price The scenario is familiar: Someone is driving, nearly at their destination when the tire
Read more
The City of Santa Monica Advances the One Water Concept
Santa Monica is taking a new approach to water conservation and reuse By Dean Kubani The City of Santa Monica
Read more
The Challenging but Successful Replacement of Boyers Mill Road Bridge
The Boyers Mill Road Bridge replacement project demonstrated a willingness to tackle the most difficult of challenges through innovative thinking
Read more
How To Stop Bridges From Falling Down
Using technology instead of manual inspections will detect structural issues in bridges before they bring on disasters By Doug Thaler
Read more
Local Opportunities For Improving Infrastructure
While the federal government struggles to come up with a viable long-term plan, local officials must take care of their
Read more
American Airports Must Modernize
With the anticipated increase in air traffic in the next decade, airports need major funding to upgrade their facilities By
Read more
USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards
USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award Team invites you to submit your project for the 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards! USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual
Read more
Infographic: Levees In The U.S. | New Jersey Institute of Technology
The New Jersey Institute of Technology released an infographic highlighting the condition of infrastructure and levees within the United States.
Read more
Recognizing the Award Winning Las Vegas Wash Project
How Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries When one thinks of areas that
Read more
The A.I. Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Executive Director, American Public Works Assoc.
Grayson outlines the APWA’s projects, priorities, and hopes for the future of water infrastructure American Infrastructure: What were some highlights
Read more
Public-Private Partnerships for Water Infrastructure and Stormwater
Helping the urban landscape become more receptive to water inflow By Kimberly E. Diamond and Paul M. Gelb Water
Read more
Spotlighting Improvements to North Carolina’s Light Rail
The CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension provides important transit options and is the first of many transportation improvements coming to
Read more
Pierre is Ready for Better Water
Voters overwhelmingly approve a new water treatment plant, thanks to the City’s educational and personal efforts By Mayor Steve Harding
Read more
Preventing Floods and Protecting Homeowners
Elmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales After
Read more
Using New Approaches to Update Louisiana’s Infrastructure
How Gov. Edwards and Sec. Wilson changed Louisiana’s P3 laws to address needed infrastructure funding By Gov. John Bel Edwards
Read more
To Rebuild the Nation’s Infrastructure We Have to Let Capitalism Work
With some projects standing stagnant for over 30 years, it is time to change the way we approach infrastructure project
Read more
Breathing New Life Into the I-15 Virgin River Bridge
The reconstruction of the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 sets an award-winning example for efficient spending, time management, and
Read more
Getting More P3s Built by Guaranteeing Performance
As our infrastructure continues to decay, the best option for repair is public-private partnerships By Manuel H. Lazerov Many infrastructure
Read more
Are You SWPPP Compliant?
Run-off management, soil stabilization, and sediment control are important facets of storm water pollution prevention By Don Neff Storm
Read more
Balancing Energy Benefits with Risks
Renewable energy has risks, but they can be mitigated with careful regulation By Ed Rendell American Energy Infrastructure is
Read more
Integrated and Multi-faceted Stormwater Controls Deliver Superior Results
A variety of best management practices can ensure a project’s long-term success By Carolyn Howard Although often unseen by
Read more
The Cost of Delay in Addressing America’s Infrastructure Needs
The U.S. government could save trillions in infrastructure costs by acting now, not later By Matt Brown As the
Read more
The AI Interview: Tony Radoszewski, CAE, President, Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.
Radoszewski explains how plastic piping is a smarter, more sustainable alternative to traditional metal pipes American Infrastructure: What were some
Read more
Salem’s Pipeline Goes Deep
Replacing compromised underwater pipes in Salem, Mass. required an innovative approach By Shea Costales Since the 1970s, the Marblehead pipelines
Read more
The Best Route To A State Of Good Repair
Overcoming transit funding challenges Anyone who has lived in, worked in or visited a large urban area in the United
Read more
Infrastructure Spending, Meet Accountability
A new approach to spending tracking seeks to reduce wasted tax dollars The federal government spends billions of dollars every
Read more
Pumping New Life Into Chicago
The Springfield Avenue Pumping Station’s conversion from steam to electricity cuts emissions and costs By Abby Pittman Built in 1901
Read more
Colorado’s Innovative Infrastructure Solutions
The state of Colorado has a long history of paving a way to progress Colorado has a long history of
Read more
Upgrading The Underground
As part of the major upgrades made to Interstate 70/71 in Columbus, Ohio, improvements were also made to pipes that
Read more
Breaking the Deadlock on Financing Infrastructure
Building infrastructure and public trust Most of the conversations about building infrastructure are about the methods for financing specific projects
Read more
Infrastructure Investments: Laying the Foundation for Economic Development
Fresno’s forward thinking economic development plan pays off As City Manager for the fifth-largest city in California, my goals are
Read more
Bridging Past and Present
Unique designs, smart utility, strong foundations, and community input were all combined to create the incredible new Kenneth F. Burns
Read more
The Distribution System Improvement Charge, 20+ Years Later
How groundbreaking legislation advanced the fight against aging infrastructure Pipes, pumps, and treatment plants are in the spotlight, as cities
Read more
Dixie Drain: Improving The Boise River
A groundbreaking approach to water treatment technologies A critical component of river health in Boise, Idaho is its nutrient makeup.
Read more
Water Infrastructure Investment Has Momentum
Renewing American water infrastructure will take time, but we are on the right track So far, 2018 has brought encouraging
Read more
Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure
Significant investment can make a real dent in meeting the environmental and structural challenges facing our drinking water and wastewater
Read more