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White House Creating Resource to Help Small Cities Access IIJA Funds

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Biden administration to release guide for smaller cities and counties to navigate grants and apply for funding from the Infrastructure

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Infrastructure Agenda Impeded by Inflation and Shortages

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Despite receiving federal funding through the IIJA, local governments are challenged with high inflation rates, labor shortages and supply chain

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

High Diesel Prices Jeopardizing American Infrastructure

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High diesel prices can disrupt the supply chain in America. While the average person does not rely on diesel, it

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

6 Months In, Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Has 4,300 Projects

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Six months ago, President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion package into effect. Now, there are already 4,300 projects in

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

AP Analysis Finds Growing Number of Poor, High-Hazard U.S. Dams

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The four generation old dam at El Capitan Reservoir is three quarters empty due to concerns of too much water

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

CISA, FBI, NSA, Five Partners Issue Joint Cyber Advisory On Russian Threats

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CISA, FBI, NSA and five international partners issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory in regards to Russian cyber attacks threatening critical

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Resources 

White House Guidance Directs Infrastructure Projects to Use US-Made Materials

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The White House released news that U.S. infrastructure is to be built using metals manufactured domestically. According to Industry Week,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Here’s What the New ‘Buy America’ Infrastructure Commitments Mean for Agencies

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The White House provided guidance to federal agencies for procedure materials for domestic infrastructure projects. According to Government Executive, “This

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Administration to Require US-made Steel and Iron for Infrastructure

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The Biden administration is now requiring all projects funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package source materials from domestic

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Congress Plans Another Cyber Bill for Vital Infrastructure

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Merely reporting cyber attacks is not enough, lawmakers are looking for ulterior methods to ensure that critical infrastructure is protected.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

CISA Issues Voluntary Information Sharing Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Owners

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CISA announced its publication of Sharing Cyber Event Information Fact Sheet. This Fact Sheet is meant to give guidance to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

U.S. Says Advanced Hackers Have Shown Ability to Hijack Critical Infrastructure

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that hackers’ software could potentially affect a device called programmable logic controllers.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

U.S. DOE Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Opportunities for Rural America

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given opportunities for Rural communities across the nation. Being a crucial part of the nation’s

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Infrastructure Bill Will Help Accomplish Universal Broadband Goal

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The Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act will provide the funds needed to develop broadband infrastructure, provide internet access to every

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

$32.8B Budget for Major Infrastructure Projects in New York

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The new budget is the state’s largest investment in infrastructure, with a focus on state and local roads and bridges.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Building a Better America Fact Sheet for Rural Communities

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President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, modern wastewater systems, clean drinking water, reliable

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

East Wenatchee Signs $5.4 Million Contract for New Public Works Facility

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Halme Builders has been awarded $5.4 million by the East Wenatchee City Council for the new East Wenatchee Public Works

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

This Could Redefine Infrastructure Investing in the U.S.

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Previously road and bridge construction has been led at the federal and state levels, however, that trend is expected to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

USDOT Announce More than $20 Billion for Communities to Support Transit This Year

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President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $20 billion investment in transit to enable transit agencies to both

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Transit-Oriented Development Catches on as Cities Need to Boost Ridership And Housing Supply

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When a new station is built by the Seattle transit agency, they try to be as efficient with space as

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

What’s Next for Defending Critical Infrastructure?

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As tensions between the U.S. and Russian remain, so does the threat of potential cyber attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act is Here. Now What?

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President Biden signs the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act into law. The Act’s goal is to harden defenses

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Infrastructure Funding for Ports and Waterways

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The Biden-Harris Administration will be investing more than $2.7 billion in funding for Army Corps projects. Such projects will focus

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Infrastructure EFTs to Watch for in 2022

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The US needs infrastructure, which has been long overdue. Investments are needed for restoration and upgrading existing infrastructure. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Panic Rises with Anticipated Russian Cyberattack On US Infrastructure

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With the invasion of Ukraine, critical infrastructure owners need to prepare for possible Russian cyberattack on US infrastructure. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

US Department of Transportation Approves $2.9BN for Infrastructure Projects

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Through three discretionary grant programs, the US department of Transportation offers $2.9BN for infrastructure projects. According to the International Railway

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

2022’s States with the Best Taxpayer ROI Based on Infrastructure

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WalletHub recently released a study of the best and worst states when it comes to return on taxpayer investment. The

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Russian Hackers Probing U.S. Energy Companies’ Networks, FBI Warns

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The FBI warned energy partners that Russian hackers have been scanning the networks of at least five major companies. They

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

DOT Secretary Says $2.9B in Grants Will Go to States and Cities

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According to CNBC, Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that the administration was, “ready to dole out $2.9 billion

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

President Biden Signs Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act

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President Joe Biden signed the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (the “Act”), which creates a new

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Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Cybersecurity Bill

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Cybersecurity attacks continue to loom over the U.S. as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues. The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet the American Society of Civil Engineers

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Reimagining the future  The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet APWA: The Voice of Public Works

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By Scott Grayson What does a worker filling a pothole, a designer planning a new city facility, and a director

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Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Security Giants Launch Critical Infrastructure Defense Project

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Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, three giants of the cloud security and identity authentication worlds have partnered to launch the

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Update From National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Commerce Department’s NTIA Is helping to close digital divide. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is located within the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The US Faces Threats to Electric Grid

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The White House is closely monitoring our critical infrastructure after two Department of Homeland Security warnings last month about threats

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Improving Emergency Responses

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Experts share insights from disaster recovery. OMAHA, Neb. — Major weather and climate disasters are striking U.S. states with increasing frequency,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

100 Days Into the Infrastructure Bill

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States and local communities are gearing up to spend the billions of dollars provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs

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Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Russian Cyberattacks Pose a Threat to the Nation’s Infrastructure

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America’s old and weak infrastructure isn’t just a matter of politics. A years long failure to update America’s infrastructure has put

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Data Centers Remain Critical for Infrastructure

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Data centers continue to be a critical component of progress for tech-related cloud services, 5G, construction, infrastructure, real estate, energy

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Sustainable Solutions 

Offshore Wind Investments

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Following aerial tour of region’s infrastructure, legislators say investments in offshore winds will be imperative. According to Suffolk News-Harold, U.S.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Ports Get $450 Million From IIJA to Ease Supply Restraints

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Jammed U.S. ports will be given nearly $450 million in federal money to ease supply chain constraints and lower prices

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Infrastructure 

Measuring Digital Infrastructure to Maximize Development Outcomes and Mitigate Risks

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According to a Brookings article, Digitization has the potential to create new pathways out of poverty and empower people in

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Concerned Texans Will Pay More For Better Infrastructure

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After last year’s extreme, and in some cases deadly weather, Texans want efficient infrastructure. According to the San Antonio report,

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

90 Days After Passing the Infrastructure Bill

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A look at where the country’s at 90 days since Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. 

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Bill Gives Great Lakes $1 Billion

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Great Lakes’ harbors and rivers filled with industrial toxins drastically change with a $1 billion boost from infrastructure plan According

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Energy Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

IIJA’s Impact on the Energy and Technology Industries

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was created to allocate $1.2 trillion of federal funding for all infrastructure related

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Infrastructure Spending Delays

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Some states are experiencing delays in receiving federal funding.  According to Forbes, President Biden’s misguided Build Back Better plan is on life

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Reviewing the Infrastructure Bill

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An unpacking of Biden’s infrastructure package. According to Reporter, the $1.2 trillion bill addresses federal aid programs for highways, transit,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The LNG Infrastructure Market Grows

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The LNG Infrastructure Market is expected to grow by $ 1.12 billion from 2022-2026. According to Yahoo!, reportlinker.com announces the

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Energy Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Boosts EV Charging

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The Biden administration is in the process of spending a historic $7.5 billion on electric vehicle charging. According to E&E

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

The Best Highways In America

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According to the Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report, North Dakota has the best overall highway performance ranking. In an article from

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Feature Infrastructure Newsletter 

Creating the First ‘15-Minute City’ in the US

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The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority creates 600-acre mixed use development. By Jim MacRae Like many places across

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Digital Delivery Key to U.S. Infrastructure Advancements

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Adoption of digital tools is imperative to our nation’s infrastructure. By Cyndee Hoagland The $1.2 billion bipartisan infrastructure law creates

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

How to Modernize The Supply Chain

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A case made for modernizing the supply chain vs. relying on old infrastructure. According to Forbes, the Biden administration created a Supply Chain

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Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

Broadband Funding Creates Major Responsibilities for States

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Billions in funding is set to improve broadband access, but states have limited experience administering broadband grant programs. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden and DOT Release Free Resource Helping Rural Communities

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide $7.5 Billion for EV Charging Network Across America. According to the Department of Transportation, the

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Energy Infrastructure NEWS Newsletter 

California Needs Solutions For The Green Future

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California looks to phase out fossil fuels and replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric cars. According to E&E News, Democratic Gov.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses

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On Friday, a 50-year-old bridge collapsed hours before President Biden arrived. According to CBS,  the collapse required rescuers to rappel

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Newsletter 

White House Releases Guidebook For Infrastructure Law

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Biden administration releases bipartisan infrastructure law guidebook for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the White

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

DOT Announces New Safety Strategy

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Local leaders celebrate new administration strategy to support street safety. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the release

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

USACE Reveals Plans for $23B in Federal Funding

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a list of the projects it will implement this year. According to

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

As Infrastructure Funding Increases, Construction Companies Prepare

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As infrastructure money pours in, construction companies prepare to deal with unintended consequences. Once the Infrastructure bill passed, many were

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

US Chamber of Commerce Updates on Infrastructure Funding

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a statement updating the nation on Infrastructure funding. According to the statement, U.S. Department

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Technology 

Global Chip Shortage

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DOC says it’s demand, not only supply constraints, that are bogging things down, with 17% higher demand for chips in

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

US Invests $14 Billion to Strengthen Ports

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Investments will expand capacity at some of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing ports. According to MH&L, on January 19, the

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Ortley Beach Receives $30 Million in Federal Funding

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About $30 million in federal funding will be used to shore up beaches in northern Ocean County. According to APP,

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Belen Airport Receives Federal Funding

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Belen Municipal Airport receives $159,000 this year and similar amounts in the coming years.  According to KRQE, Belen Municipal Airport

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Colorado Recieves First Round of Federal Funding

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Colorado will receive $225 million over five years to fix hundreds of bridges in their state. According to Ark Valley

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Biden Invests in America’s Port and Waterway

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invests $14 billion to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. According

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

2022 Trends: Federal Looks to the Long-Term

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In 2022, we will see several trends increase in significance. By James E. Koch Infrastructure is critical in enabling the

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

How Federal Funds Will Address State’s Infrastructure Needs

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Here’s some of the challenges Connecticut’s infrastructure faces, and how the federal legislation will help the state. According to cbia,

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

New Survey Finds Persistent Supply Chain Problems Deeply Impacted Chemical Manufacturers

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. chemical manufacturers reported that persistent, and in some cases worsening, supply chain problems had a

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Apollo Closes Second Dedicated Infrastructure Fund

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Apollo Closes Second Dedicated Infrastructure Fund with More Than $2.5 Billion in Capital Commitments. NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Louisville Metro Sidewalk Inventory

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Louisville Metro Public Works provides connectivity. By Dirk Gowin  PE, PLS, PTOE Sidewalks are an integral part of our infrastructure

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

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Public Works for Ohioans. By Linda S. Bailiff In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Public Works Commission’s office of

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Industry Observations Infrastructure Newsletter 

Progress in the New Year

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Modernizing the nation’s infrastructure. By Aurielle Weiss With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the new

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

The Future of Broadband

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Here’s how the $65 billion in federal funding is going to help bring broadband to the masses. It’s reported that

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

DOT Announces Funding for Ports

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25 projects receive funding to improve port facilities in 19 states. According to MH&L, the projects were funded through the

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Trillion Dollar Promise

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Delivering the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act. By Si Katara   Last year’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) set

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

2022 Transportation Trends

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Technology, access and diversification. By Malcolm Dougherty, P.E. If 2021 was dominated by speculation and debate around what a bipartisan

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Infrastructure New This Week 

2022 Trends: Integrating Technology with Human-Driven Processes

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Technology integration will make our nation’s infrastructure more efficient and effective. By Brian Kozy Roadways are essential to connecting people

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure and Built Environment 2022 Predictions

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As the new year approaches, the predictions are in. Brookings Metro asked their staff and senior fellows their predictions for

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Infrastructure Newsletter Transportation 

With IIJA Passed, Buttigieg Says ‘Real Work Begins’

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The $1.2 trillion bill set aside $100 billion for transportation-related projects. According to American City & County, traffic fatalities across

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Massachusetts Will Receive First Round of Federal Funding

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The state will receive $800 million to improve infrastructure and climate in the first round of federal funding. According to

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Infrastructure Law May Increase Co2

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The bipartisan infrastructure package could lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. According to E&E News, the bipartisan infrastructure

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Sens. Blunt, Warner Reintroduce REPAIR Act to Improve U.S. Infrastructure

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Senators Ron Warren (R-MO) and Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Reinventing Economic Partnerships and Infrastructure Redevelopment (REPAIR) Act on Thursday.

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Minnesota’s Federal Infrastructure Funding

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Questions remain over when and how federal dollars will be released to the state. According to Yahoo!, Minnesota lawmakers got

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Governor's Message Infrastructure Newsletter 

Paving the Way and Winning the Race to the Future

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 Indiana’s governor invests billions in transformational infrastructure. By Governor Eric J. Holcomb When you think of Indiana, what comes to

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Bridge of the Year: 2021 Brings Completion of D.C.’s Biggest Project

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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, built to connect. By Camille Manaloto In September, after three years of construction, Washington D.C.

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Why The U.S. Infrastructure Crisis Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

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With a grade of C- for the American Society of Civil Engineers, infrastructure in the U.S. definitely needs work. With

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Biden’s Trip to Missouri Accents Infrastructure Bill

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Biden showcases the $1 trillion infrastructure bill’s investments in public transit. According to Nasdaq, Biden toured the Kansas City Area

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Hawaii DOT Prioritizes Productivity with Agency-Wide Adoption of HeadLight

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Agency joins 16 state DOTs already leveraging HeadLight’s visual-based inspection technology to streamline infrastructure construction and maintenance SEATTLE – December 8, 2021

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Infrastructure Newsletter 

Roads & Bridges Magazine Honors Four HDR Projects

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Roads in California and Iowa, Bridges in North Carolina and Vermont Win Industry Recognition. According to HDR, Four HDR projects

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In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Communities Can’t Rebuild Without Skilled Workers

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Investment in Infrastructure Job Training is Crucial. By Kathy Maness As Congress continues to move forward with the Infrastructure Investment

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Changing Times for the Construction Industry

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Although the supply chain is unstable, funding has expanded. By Mary Scott Nabers  What a difference a short period of

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

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South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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Environment Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Weather Patterns Should be Acknowledged in Infrastructure Decisions

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As the nation has experienced devastating weather this past year, these harmful patterns should be considered. According to the The

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