Governors’ San Francisco Infrastructure Summit to Focus on Eliminating Red Tape, Integrating Smart Technology
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Governors, state officials and other stakeholders will meet in San Francisco later this month as part
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NDOT Awards $99 Million Contract for I-15/215 Interchange in North Las Vegas
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) yesterday awarded a $99 million construction contract to Fisher
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NDOT Improvements to I-15
NDOT has recently completed yet another phase of improvements on I-15, improving function and design By Julia Edinger The Nevada
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Answering the Labor Question in 2019
The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Don Neff Across all construction
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Sustainable Infrastructure in 2019
Forward-thinking utilities are setting the example for creating more sustainable infrastructure systems for the future By Kate Diamond I am
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The Alternate Route
One Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles
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Creative Cost-Saving Solutions of 2019
Professionals can find creative solutions as public funding shrinks and building costs soar By Tim Floyd No matter what area
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The A.I. Interview: Governor of the Year, Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan
Meet American Infrastructure Magazine’s Governor of the Year: Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is working to rebuild Michigan infrastructure Governor Gretchen
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Washing Away Fears of a Flood
Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston
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Bridge Over International Water
This $100 million renovation gave new life to the Peace Bridge, which connects the United States with Canada By Julia
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A Decade of Development
The 2010’s were a turning point for infrastructure, but we can not stop now By Zack Johnston Now is the
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Technology in Infrastructure in 2019
Empowering EAM users to be power users with self-service AI By Kevin Price Managing the lifecycle of the many varied
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2019 Infrastructure Trends
Change is in the wind for infrastructure – what a difference a year makes! By Mary Scott Nabers Change waits
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EPA Recognizes the Indianapolis Airport Authority for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Indianapolis Airport Authority, Indianapolis, Ind., with a Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating
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Mayor Garcetti Celebrates Final Approval of Largest Solar & Energy Storage Project in the US
The Eland Solar and Storage Center will capture and store enough energy for nearly one million residents, reducing the need
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Jones|Carter Wins APWA Environmental Project of the Year for the Dallas Salmon Wastewater Treatment Plant in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Earlier this year, the Water Team at Jones|Carter accepted the 2019 Environmental Project of the Year
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1 Priority Environmental Services and Earth Services & Abatement Partner with Snyder Environmental to Form EIS Holdings
North Little Rock, AR – 1 Priority Environmental Services (www.go1priority.com) and Earth Services & Abatement (www.esasite.com) announced the addition of Snyder
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Grand Opening of Stella Wind Farm
Project represents investment of more than $200 million in Kenedy County AUSTIN, Texas — E.ON today celebrated the grand opening of its
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Caltrans Generates Nearly $233 Million Through Efficiencies, Exceeds the SB 1 Statutory Goal of $100 Million
SACRAMENTO – Caltrans today released its SB 1 Annual Efficiencies Report for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the California Transportation Commission, noting
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Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Announce Rebuild Illinois Road and Bridge Projects
New multi-year plan lays out $23.5 billion in maintenance, preservation, and expansion projects across the state Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB
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CUES Opens New Sales & Service Center in Estacada, Oregon
Orlando, Florida, USA – CUES, Inc., is proud to announce the grand opening of their new larger sales and service
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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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Las Vegas Monorail Company Secures Expansion Funding
LAS VEGAS (October 10, 2019) – The Las Vegas Monorail Company today secured long-term financing needed to help fund construction of
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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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3rd Annual R.I. Infrastructure Summit Brings Together Public, Private Sectors to Tackle Infrastructure Needs
R.I. Infrastructure Bank celebrates another successful summit with hundreds of attendees coming to develop innovative approaches and connect with financing
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Last Call for Papers – Plastic Pipes 2020 International Conference
Deadline October 22, 2019 October 3, 2019 – The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) today that as many as 100
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Ameresco Announces Completion of First Shared Clean Energy Facility in Connecticut
Marks commitment to expanding community solar in the Northeast FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, today
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Freese and Nichols Adds Chris Belk in Raleigh to Deepen Water/Wastewater Services
RALEIGH, North Carolina – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues expanding its water/wastewater utilities capabilities, welcoming Chris Belk, PE, as a senior project
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NDOT Debuts New Interstate 15 | Starr Avenue Interchange in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, NEV. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) today celebrated the completion of the new Interstate 15 /
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Electrofusion Guides for HDPE Pipe Published by the Municipal Advisory Board
IRVING, Texas – Sept. 12, 2019 – Two guides detailing the steps for electrofusing joints and couplings for a HDPE
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Acrow Provides Safe and Reliable Detours for Structures Damaged in Midwest Flooding
Two bridges in northeast Nebraska open critical routes for residents and first responders (Parsippany, New Jersey) – 11 September 2019
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VOTE NOW for Builder.Media’s Annual Pubby Awards!
PUBBY AWARDS – NOW CLOSED. Newport Beach, Calif. –– It’s that time of the year! Builder.Media’s annual Pubby Awards
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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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Clay County Reclaims its Resources
Facility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,
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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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Servicing From the Source
Once completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future
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Growing Philadelphia’s Transportation Infrastructure with Equity
Between transportation and green stormwater management systems, Mayor Jim Kenney is advancing infrastructure that helps everyone progress By Mayor Jim
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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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Powering an Ohio Transformation
The conversion of a former landfill site into a solar farm is the largest project of its kind in Ohio
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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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Sustainability in Infrastructure
The natural environment offers opportunities for more sustainable systems in infrastructure By Julia Edinger The world is changing at a
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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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Federal Investment in Infrastructure Can Reduce Carbon Pollution by 13 Percent by 2030, CAP Report Says
Washington, D.C. — Direct federal investments in infrastructure can reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 13 percent below current levels
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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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Stormwater Solutions Under the Surface
The Metropolitan Sewer District’s efforts will prevent harmful overflow and protect the Ohio River By Julia Edinger In a climate
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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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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
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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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Rebalancing Our Infrastructure With Reforestation
Reforestation can improve resiliency through soil stabilization, water quality, and carbon sequestration — all while boosting the economy By Chandler
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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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Cracking Down on Carbon
Dual-function materials used for CO2 capture and conversion create value-added products By Dr. Ana C. Alba-Rubio Climate change is not
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Avoiding SWPPP Violations
Through proactive stormwater pollution prevention, builders can have more success in their projects and avoid hefty non-compliance fines By Don
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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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Stop Bickering, Start Legislating
Changing the way we view infrastructure could change the way we fund it By Zack Johnston We have officially entered
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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,
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Municipal Green Infrastructure in the 21st Century: The Three Keys
Three keys that can help to transform modern infrastructure systems By Lara Kurtz Two of the biggest challenges facing public
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A Need for Advancement
Former Massachusetts Governor and 2020 hopeful, Bill Weld, lays out deficiencies and opportunities for improvement within the nation’s infrastructure By
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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Taking the Nation by Storm
“If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.” – Margaret Atwood By Julia Edinger Recent months
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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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Innovative use of Cellular Data Earns National Transportation Planning Award
American Planning Association recognizes achievement award recipients for best practices in transportation planning STATELINE, Nev. – Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and the
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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
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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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Energizing a Nation’s Potential
The Department of Energy (DOE) executes its mission of ensuring America’s security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental, and nuclear
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Keeps the Country Moving
The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT or DOT) is the federal cabinet department in charge of all things
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U.S. EPA Continues to Prioritize Environmental Health
The EPA was established on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon, with the goal of consolidating a variety of
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The AWWA Protects Our Most Precious Resource
Founded in 1881, the American Water Works responsible for effective water Association (AWWA) is an international, nonprofit, scientific, and educational
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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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Revitalized Foundation for Greatness
The State of the Union address called for greatness; that must include a plan for infrastructure By Julia Edinger We
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A Mission to Prevent and Protect
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) describes its mission as providing security against the many threats facing our nation. It
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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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CUES Opens New Sales & Service Center in New Castle, Delaware
Orlando, Florida, USA – CUES, Inc., is proud to announce the grand opening of their newest sales and service center
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Colorado River Plan still isn’t done. Now what?
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Another federal deadline passed Monday for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work
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