New water treatment upgrade opened in Hawaii
On Dec. 30., the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kailua, Hawaii opened its new $11 million UV system. Originally
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Infrastructure
EPA approves millions for water infrastructure in Oregon and Washington
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved $240 million in low-interest WIFIA loans to support major water infrastructure projects in Oregon
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Integrating Programs to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, utilities are facing new challenges in managing increased electricity demand while maintaining grid reliability.
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Revitalizing the North Bay’s Most Vital Route
The Marin–Sonoma Narrows (MSN) project targets one of the most well-known bottlenecks on US-101 between Novato in Marin County and
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The Future on Water Infrastructure Funding and Programs
Looking ahead to 2026, federal policy decisions will play a major role in helping communities upgrade drinking water, wastewater and
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NIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing Infrastructure
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is expanding its partnership with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of a
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House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects
The U.S. House has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects by updating
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The Mount Holly Pump Station Revitalizes Water Infrastructure in North Carolina
The new Mount Holly Pump Station, located in North Carolina, at Tuckaseege Park, began service this September. Charlotte Water partnered
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CISA updates cybersecurity benchmarks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released an updated version of its Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals to help critical
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Cities Look to Future of Federal Infrastructure Partnership
As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) approaches its four-year mark, the National League of Cities released a report
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Fort Worth awarded over $351 for infrastructure projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $351 million in funding for the city of Fort Worth, Texas for
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Energy Department Advances Investments in AI for Science
The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $320 million in new investments to significantly expand artificial intelligence capabilities under
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Florida’s Infrastructure Improves to a ‘C+’ Grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure. Over 16 categories of infrastructure,
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New Harbor Bridge Sets Engineering Records
After a long-awaited nine years of construction, the new U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement, in Corpus Christi, Texas, opened to
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Design-Build is shaping the future of American Infrastructure
A 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study by FMI projects design-build to account for more than $1.1 trillion in U.S. construction spending
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Orinda Water Treatment Plant prioritizes climate readiness
The Orinda Water Treatment Plant in California’s East Bay region is undergoing a major renovation with a focus in climate
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Sean P. Duffy Announces New Temporary Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized a new five-year waiver that allows railroads to broaden real-world testing of automated
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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California’s infrastructure graded a ‘C-‘
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure. The state received the same grade as
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Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could benefit housing
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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