MoDOT wins national award for Highway 63 improvements
Since installation, the overall crash rate has been reduced by 50% and there have been no severe injury or fatal
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New water treatment plant welcomed addition in county
The new plant has increased production capacity, improved reliability and provides enhanced safety for the company’s employees… Read More New
Read morePaulding reservoir project reaches key milestones toward water production by early 2020
Officials reached milestones on the $215 million project, including completion of a pumping… Read More Marietta Daily Journal https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/west_georgia/news/paulding-reservoir-project-reaches-key-milestones-toward-water-production-by/article_7e43235e-fb71-11e9-95cc-97e83b753559.html
Read moreINDOT announces $99.2 million in state matching funds for infrastructure projects
Each project is evaluated on a basis of need, traffic volume, local support, regional economics and impact on mobility… Read
Read moreGovernments and businesses seek resilience in a changing climate
Billion-dollar weather is a growing trend, and people are looking more closely at microgrids and… Read More GreenBiz https://www.greenbiz.com/article/governments-and-businesses-seek-resilience-changing-climate
Read moreHighways, Infrastructure, Storms—It’s Time to Focus on Prevention
More weather disasters are coming; smart funding for infrastructure now will save… Read More Bloomberg Environment https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/insight-highways-infrastructure-storms-its-time-to-focus-on-prevention
Read moreAnnual water conference focuses on tribal water issues in New Mexico
Tribal leaders and water experts will address tribal water quality, infrastructure, watershed… Read More NMSU News https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/13940/annual-water-conference-focuses-on-tribal-water-issues-in-new-mexico
Read moreHouse advances four transportation bills from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
The Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act was introduced in February by Reps. Mark Meadows and Scott Peters… Read More Transportation
Read moreNew Infrastructure Helps Starkville Quality of Life Grow
Infrastructure has become so pedestrian-friendly, Terry Long changed his restaurant’s business model… Read More WCBI https://www.wcbi.com/new-infrastructure-helps-starkville-quality-of-life-grow/
Read morePennsylvania clean transportation infrastructure bill to be considered this week
The bill aims to spur the development of electric, natural gas and hydrogen vehicles by developing infrastructure to support them…
Read moreHuge Battery Investments Drop Energy-Storage Costs Faster Than Expected
Many of these alternative battery technologies will leap from the lab to the marketplace by 2030, the report predicts… Read
Read moreCentral Texas transportation agencies investing millions in I-35 for new lanes
These new lanes will be the first time I-35 has seen a major expansion since 1974… Read More Community Impact
Read more$23 billion water infrastructure bill clears House committee
The programs provide local governments with loans and other financing to fund wastewater infrastructure projects… Read More The Citizen https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/john-katko-backed-billion-water-infrastructure-bill-clears-house-committee/article_7202ef9b-cf3a-5c16-b771-2c7a032709f5.html
Read moreTampa’s Whopping $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Project Set for FY 2023-2024
The project is set to take place in fiscal year 2023-2024… Read More Sunshine State News http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/tampas-whopping-14-billion-westshore-area-interchange-project-set-fy-2023-2024
Read moreChattanooga awarded $30 million low-interest loan for wastewater infrastructure improvements
Three 10 million gallon basins hold back large volumes of wastewater during large storm events… Read More WRCB https://www.wrcbtv.com/story/41233043/chattanooga-awarded-dollar30-million-lowinterest-loan-for-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements
Read moreUSDA to increase energy technology development in rural America
USDA and DOE have convened interagency working groups… Read More Ag Daily https://www.agdaily.com/news/usda-energy-technology-development/
Read moreA Good Start to a Needed Transit Expansion
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority finished $350 million renovation of oldest rail line… Read More Los Angeles Downtown News http://www.ladowntownnews.com/opinion/a-good-start-to-a-needed-transit-expansion/article_ac1d9bf0-f780-11e9-a657-afd6e80b3962.html
Read moreClimate Change Could Wreck a Quarter of U.S. Bridges in 21 Years
The team comprised of engineers looked at 89,089 steel bridges… Read More Popular Mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a29579577/climate-changes-bridges/
Read moreEPA invites 38 projects to apply for WIFIA loans
Projects selected nationwide include… Read More Water Finance & Management https://waterfm.com/epa-invites-38-projects-to-apply-for-wifia-loans/
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Mobile and Remote Monitoring of Infrastructure
This technology could transform the ability to monitor and strengthen existing infrastructure By Abbe Mowshowitz and Jie Wei The laser
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Governors to Review Measures to Protect Vital Infrastructure at Detroit Summit
National Governors Association to Convene Infrastructure Policy and Technology Experts DETROIT, MICHIGAN – Governors will join infrastructure policy and technology
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LAST CALL: Vote in Builder.Media’s Annual Pubby Awards
The PUBBY AWARDS issue is around the corner; the time to vote is NOW. Each year, we seek to
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Use Social Media to Connect With Industry News, Stories, and People
Follow Builder.Media’s social media pages to stay up-to-date on the most relevant content from our print and digital brands. We
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L.A. Water Storage Underground
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los
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Improving Florida Infrastructure
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a project to decrease highway congestion and improve travel time By Julia Edinger
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Infill Redevelopment Can Yield Big Infrastructure Wins
Increased urban development calls for more creativity and strategy – resulting in wins By Carolyn Howard Any development that requires
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Transit-Oriented Development Trends: A Foundation for New Urbanism
Modernized mass transit is the way forward as we shift from automobiles By Malcolm Dougherty Now more than ever, the
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Predictive Analytics in Infrastructure
Driven by AI technology, modern software provides an advance warning of imminent failures By Kevin Price Cities, large and small,
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Innovation in Energy Storage
Microgrid projects get a second wind from ES technology By Manuel H. Lazerov For the last decade, project developers like
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America Needs a National Infrastructure Board
A national infrastructure board could help prevent wasted time and money in prioritizing infrastructure projects By Philip K. Howard Infrastructure
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Eight Ways Drones Are Changing Construction
The use of drones is transforming the productivity, safety, and success of construction projects By Ethan Smith Drones, once a
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Infrastructure for the 21st Century
The Rebuild With Us campaign urges congress to address the massive funding gap with sustainable and resilient solutions By Irma
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The AI Interview: Tom Kunetz, President, Water Environment Federation
W.E.F. President Tom Kunetz addresses the water workforce, technology, and the annual WEFTEC conference American Infrastructure Magazine: What has the
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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
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Connecting Surf City in North Carolina
NCDOT delivers a new bridge to a city divided by the Intracoastal Waterway By Julia Edinger Photos courtesy of NCDOT
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Vegas Revitalizes Infrastructure
Las Vegas City Manager, Scott Adams, details what projects are underway to beautify and improve efficiency of this desert City
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The A.I. Interview: Dave Lawry, PE, 2019 President, American Public Works Association
APWA President, Dave Lawry, expresses the organization’s goals: for congress, for sustainability, and for the future American Infrastructure: What
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Advancing Infrastructure Renewal
New technologies drive advancement in the way infrastructure is designed and built By Randall W. Poston Revitalizing existing concrete infrastructure
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Updating Best Practices to Achieve a “State of Good Repair”
ISO-55000 guidelines should help with improved asset management for infrastructure projects By Kevin Price Despite the media spotlight, campaign rhetoric,
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For Evolving Means of Transportation, the Community Takes the Wheel
Good transit infrastructure should not only move people more efficiently, but should also connect them back to the community By
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Officials are not Waiting on Congress
Dozens of infrastructure projects are being announced, with or without the funding Congress is promising By Mary Scott Nabers Public
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Filling in the Workforce Gap Through Infrastructure Academies
Organizations such as the DCIA are preparing workers for the infrastructure industry and combating a skilled labor shortage By Dr.
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Infrastructure: Paralysis and Reality
A federal infrastructure solution may not be found in the near future; can private funding help? By Manuel H. Lazerov
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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
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A National Infrastructure Policy
Efforts persist to find a solution to the funding problem despite political gridlock By Manuel H. Lazerov There is considerable
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Builder.Media joins 7th annual National Infrastructure Week
Infrastructure Week – May 13-20,2019 – is a weeklong series of events raising awareness for our country’s infrastructure needs. Let’s #BuildForTomorrow.
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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
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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
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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
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Why Privatization of Infrastructure is Viable
Addressing the criticism against a privatization of the nation’s infrastructure By Alexander G. Markovsky The article, “To Rebuild the Nation’s
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American Public Works Association: Finding What Works for the Public
The American Public Works Association (APWA)’s mission is to emphasize public works projects as priorities, and to provide public works
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USACE Engineers Sustainable Infrastructure for the Nation
Approximately 37,000 civilians and soldiers make up the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The USACE was established in
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American Society of Civil Engineers: Holding High Standards Strengthens the Industry
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has a mission to be a valuable organization to its members, to advance
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The A.I. Interview: Scott D. Pattison, CEO and Executive Director of the National Governors Association
Voters and representatives on both sides of the aisle support infrastructure advancements, but federal action must occur American Infrastructure: What
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Infrastructure Development in an Era of Political Gridlock
There are ways to increase the efficiency of infrastructure projects By Manuel H. Lazerov Political divisiveness is becoming a permanent
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $705.7 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs
Funds to states and territories for damage from a variety of events WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT)
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On Capitol Hill, Local Leaders Call on Congress to Prioritize Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2019 — Today on Capitol Hill, the National League of Cities (NLC), federal leaders and representatives from state municipal leagues held a briefing on the
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Statement From Rep. Peter DeFazio on the State of the Union Address
Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the
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Critical NYC Gateway Rail Project Hinges on Federal Funding Commitment
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The A.I. Interview: Chris Vincze, CEO and Chairman of TRC Companies, Inc.
Vincze discusses the importance of technology, long term planning and steady funding for infrastructure in 2019 American Infrastructure: What
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Your 2019 Plan: Smart Tech for Data-Driven Projections
Using asset management solutions and technology to create solid ROI projections By Kevin Price For asset management teams responsible for
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The Future of Highway Infrastructure in 2019
Green infrastructure, electric cities, new sources of funding, and more will define infrastructure projects in the coming year By Steve
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South Dakota Highway Funding And Conditions
How South Dakota’s legislature ensured that their roads and bridges were kept in good condition By Dennis Daugaard In 2015,
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Infrastructure: The Grand Bargain
Discovering solutions to ongoing infrastructure project needs by addressing funding concerns By Manuel H. Lazerov There is widespread political agreement
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Finding an Answer to the Funding Question
While infrastructure funding remains a widely discussed question, there are many practical solutions that can, and should, be employed right
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Rep. DeFazio Elected Chairman of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Washington, DC- Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after his selection as Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure
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Davenport Preserves Potable Water by Recycling the Waste
The Davenport Recycled Water Project, a 3-million-gallon recycled water retention pond, offers an alternative water source to residents By Julia
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The Huntington Levee is Fairfax County’s Way to Weather the Storm
Fairfax County has repeatedly been subjected to negative effects of stormwater; now, they have established a solution to protect the
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I-11 First Phase-Southern Nevada
The long anticipated stretch of Interstate 11 in Southern Nevada made its debut this year, transforming transportation and improving efficiency
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Infrastructure in the Making: Deepening the Mississippi River Channel
The deepening of the MRSC will provide huge benefits for both nearby ports and the surrounding marshland By Brianna Fries
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The Unique Kaneohe-Kailua Gravity Sewer Tunnel and Treatment Facilities Project
The KK Tunnel System has transformed the wastewater system and enhanced the state’s utility infrastructure, making it an easy choice
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The Dallas Approach to Infrastructure: Investing in the Future
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the infrastructure projects By Julia Edinger After much deliberation, as well as input
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The A.I. Interview: Governor of the Year, Bill Haslam, Tennessee
American Infrastructure Magazine: Congratulations on winning Governor of the Year! As Governor of Tennessee, what common problems have you seen
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Public-Private Partnerships: Change the Name to Reflect Reality
With the continued negative view of P3s, it is time to change the term to open new doors for financing
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The Blueprint for Dallas Evolved in 2018
A year of growth leads to an improved five-year Infrastructure Management Program (IMP) By ROBERT M. PEREZ and JENNIFER NICEWANDER, P.E.
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Infrastructure Goes Beyond Party Lines
Whether Democrat or Republican, crumbling infrastructure affects us all By Gov. Ed Rendell As a former Democratic Party Chairman, I
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HUGE CRACKS IN CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD: An Opportunity
China just announced that it may have to revisit some of the loans made to borrowers in its Belt and
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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American Airports Must Modernize
With the anticipated increase in air traffic in the next decade, airports need major funding to upgrade their facilities By
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Infrastructure Spending, Meet Accountability
A new approach to spending tracking seeks to reduce wasted tax dollars The federal government spends billions of dollars every
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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
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Upgrading The Underground
As part of the major upgrades made to Interstate 70/71 in Columbus, Ohio, improvements were also made to pipes that
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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
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