In This Issue

Quick action from local and state bodies coupled with federal support will help reinvigorate the economy By Irma Esparza Diggs

Public and private collaboration will be the norm as COVID-19 is contained and America’s economy is revitalized By Mary Scott

Essential public services are what makes stay-at-home orders possible and safe during times of crisis By Mark Ray While we

Realizing our infrastructure goals will require the revival of communal interest and compromise By Manuel H. Lazerov The Problem The

In recent years, the skilled labor shortage has put pressure on infrastructure professionals, but this year, the outlook is bright

Capitalizing on growing infrastructure and smart city opportunities requires new partnership models and increased adoption of digital technologies By Michelle

These lessons in infrastructure are empowering women and shaping success in the field By Allison Blake Working on water and

The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Don Neff Across all construction

Forward-thinking utilities are setting the example for creating more sustainable infrastructure systems for the future By Kate Diamond I am

Change is in the wind for infrastructure – what a difference a year makes! By Mary Scott Nabers Change waits

ISO-55000 guidelines should help with improved asset management for infrastructure projects By Kevin Price Despite the media spotlight, campaign rhetoric,

Dozens of infrastructure projects are being announced, with or without the funding Congress is promising By Mary Scott Nabers Public

Organizations such as the DCIA are preparing workers for the infrastructure industry and combating a skilled labor shortage By Dr.

A federal infrastructure solution may not be found in the near future; can private funding help? By Manuel H. Lazerov

It is vital to choose the right approach to culvert repair no matter the budget By Joe Royer, Ph.D. The

Efforts persist to find a solution to the funding problem despite political gridlock By Manuel H. Lazerov There is considerable

Addressing the criticism against a privatization of the nation’s infrastructure By Alexander G. Markovsky The article, “To Rebuild the Nation’s

The American Public Works Association (APWA)’s mission is to emphasize public works projects as priorities, and to provide public works

Approximately 37,000 civilians and soldiers make up the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The USACE was established in

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has a mission to be a valuable organization to its members, to advance