Informing Municipal Management Professionals
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NV5 Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVEE) (“NV5” or the “Company”), a professional and technical engineering and
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The New Jersey Institute of Technology released an infographic highlighting the condition of infrastructure and levees within the United States.
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IRVING, Texas – September 4, 2018 — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today issued a warning about substandard plastic
Read moreIt’s that time of the year again! American Infrastructure Magazine is accepting submissions for our annual Pubby Awards. We value
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The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) will focus on the theme of INNOVATION at its upcoming Building Industry
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How Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries When one thinks of areas that
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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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Helping the urban landscape become more receptive to water inflow By Kimberly E. Diamond and Paul M. Gelb Water
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The CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension provides important transit options and is the first of many transportation improvements coming to
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Voters overwhelmingly approve a new water treatment plant, thanks to the City’s educational and personal efforts By Mayor Steve Harding
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Elmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales After
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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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With some projects standing stagnant for over 30 years, it is time to change the way we approach infrastructure project
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The reconstruction of the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 sets an award-winning example for efficient spending, time management, and
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Our D+ grade allows us an opportunity to develop a new approach on how to improve our deteriorating infrastructure By
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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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Run-off management, soil stabilization, and sediment control are important facets of storm water pollution prevention By Don Neff Storm
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Renewable energy has risks, but they can be mitigated with careful regulation By Ed Rendell American Energy Infrastructure is
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A variety of best management practices can ensure a project’s long-term success By Carolyn Howard Although often unseen by
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The U.S. government could save trillions in infrastructure costs by acting now, not later By Matt Brown As the
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LED lighting manufacturer Evluma expands its OmniMax replacement lamp product line with the launch of the OmniMax Standard. For lighting
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fulfills a vital role in maintaining the strength and security of our nation. Securing
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The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is the steward and manager of America’s natural resources including oil, gas, coal,
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to protect human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations
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From land, sky and sea, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) serves the country to provide safe, efficient and accessible
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has a rich history within the Federal Government. Although only in existence since 1977, the
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Located in the Pentagon, the Department of Defense (DoD) is America’s oldest and largest government agency. With its military tracing
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) works to strengthen America’s security by building and maintaining infrastructure and providing military
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The National Governors Association meets twice a year to address pressing American problems and offer viable solutions Founded in 1908,
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The U.S. has a long history of enhancing and empowering its communities. In the 1960s, the U.S. Department of Housing
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Investing in Maglev technology would boost commerce, while relieving overcrowded airways and highways Can technology provide the solution to America’s
Read moreCuts and tariffs are not the best way to approach solving America’s infrastructure woes by Jack Simpson Can you believe
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Sustainable Cities Tech Challenge to Debut – APPLY NOW MGBCE Registration is Open Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2018) The Municipal
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Funding for America’s infrastructure projects can come from multiple sources, such as public-private partnerships By Mary Scott Nabers Just two
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Kansas City, Mo. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Coinciding with the Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo (P3C), which begins today in
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BY MANUEL H. LAZEROV There was a recent article about the reluctance of private equity firms’ willingness to invest
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Today, President Donald J. Trump released his long-awaited plan to rebuild the country’s infrastructure. The plan is broken up into
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2017-2018 APWA President is William “Bo” Mills, PWLF. Bo has spent his entire career with the City of Germantown, Tennessee
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Departments, such as NJ Transit, are faced with a dire need to replace their aging and dilapidated assets By Paul
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With a newly-approved $1.05 billion infrastructure-heavy bond package, the city will see lasting improvements in the coming months By Mayor
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Condition assessment allows public sector agencies to guarantee the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient service to their constituents By
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Prevention, recovery, and survivability on the forefront of infrastructure in the wake of 2017 hurricane season By Will Persyn In
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After numerous flooding events, Reno replaced an integral bridge, without knowing it would be crucial for an upcoming year of
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To boost efficiency and reduce the consumption and demand for both water and energy, information is needed By Gary Wong
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Despite claims that there simply isn’t money for infrastructure reform, Governor Rendell sheds light on plans that will create the
Read moreState and local leaders are rolling up their sleeves and taking infrastructure matters into their own hands By Jack Simpson
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For transportation to remain competitive, a holistic approach to urban planning is needed By Dr. Wassim Selman An imperative for
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An infrastructure investment that marries traditional air quality data sensors with big data analytics and visualization software would significantly improve
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Social infrastructure projects have been escalating each year over the past decade and there are numerous projects ready for launch
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To improve maintenance operations, cloud technology and productive approaches are vital. By Kevin Price Determining the optimal lifecycle management of
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The votes are in! Congratulations to our 2017 GHB Pubby Award Winners! Municipality of the Year: City of Houston Road
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Associate Vice President, Surface Transportation Lead Great Lakes: Michael Baker International Mrs. Bowen’s experience includes the design of surface transportation
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To address some of the country’s worst traffic, the city of Honolulu determined that an elevated rail system would be
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Project Neon addresses both the immediate needs as well as the expected growing congestion problem of the Las Vegas Valley
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More progressive states look to establish leadership in energy independence and climate change in the midst of mixed federal messages
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2017 served as a transformative year for intelligent transportation By Matthew Smith, P.E. All around us, transportation and the supporting
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The Grand Avenue Bridge’s low sufficiency rating, combined with its perceived safety issues due to narrowness, lack of shoulders, as
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An unprecedented year of natural disasters has brought the need for long-term planning into focus By Gary Naumick, Vice President,
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Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project is a creative, environmentally-friendly solution to stormwater mitigation saves homes and money while enhancing the
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Hurricane Harvey has been the costliest tropical cyclone recorded, causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damage, primarily from flooding
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A new type of high-speed rail project could significantly improve American infrastructure and boost the economy, while slashing commute times
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In a new report, “Empowering Water Utility Innovation,” Arcadis outlines a step-by-step process for implementing key business disciplines that are
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Lessons from Israel’s water infrastructure strategy By Elias Stahl Policy analysts and political observers are predicting that water will be
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Over the last 10 years, Cleveland has invested nearly $1 billion in their water infrastructure to prepare for the future,
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Communities share the understanding that flood risk doesn’t stop at city limits and solutions are best addressed holistically across geographic
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Research indicating insecticides and antibiotic resistant superbugs are finding their way into drinking water will heighten consumer fears By David
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Extreme weather events are becoming a more realistic possibility each year and cities need to start preparing aging infrastructure for
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Addressing our abysmal infrastructure condition, President Trump signed an executive order that calls for a less-stringent permit process and fewer
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With time and after education of the public sector, P3s are poised to continue to grow in popularity as more
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WIFIA promises to be a significant funding source for water infrastructure projects, but it will not entirely replace SRF funding
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Street sweeping reaches major milestone due to new efficiency, milder winter, and Neighborhood Blitz program Edited by Elizabeth Delehanty Originally
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Virginia tackles a growing traffic congestion problem with three interconnected solutions By Stephen Meyers A $2.1 billion public-private partnership, the
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If not handled properly, stormwater runoff presents a major challenge for city planners and residents; however, underground detention systems provide
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WASHINGTON (August 31, 2017) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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With rain at an all-time record in the Houston area, and double-digit rainfall continuing in Southeast Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott
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The reports of historic flooding out of eastern Texas are mounting up and, despite best laid plans by county, state,
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Strategic use of trees, green roofs, curb planters, and other features can reduce energy cost, reduce stormwater management fees, and
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Many cities’ stormwater management systems are already benefiting from the incorporation of green infrastructure, and the funding opportunities for these
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56 million new users will be connected to centralized treatment systems over the next two decades, requiring at least $271
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US to have the largest funding gap; Canada among the lowest A ground-breaking new report by the G20’s Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) outlines infrastructure investment needs globally and individually for
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Drinking water plants need to be totally automated so that when a drinking water plant goes out of compliance, immediate
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Without access to necessary capital and help from the federal government or the private sector, government leaders are helpless By
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We need an infrastructure program that does more than just repairs our bridges, roads, and highways By Ed Rendell It
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Dinges is the Senior Managing Director at American Society of Civil Engineers. ASCE is the preeminent organization representation the civil
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While the federal government once played a significant role in funding our nation’s infrastructure, the majority of this responsibility falls
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The city of Phoenix’s Public Transit Department has recently added an administrator to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) under the
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Signed into law by Governor Brown, the Road Repair and Accountability Act helps provide funding to fix California’s neglected roads
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Because municipalities enter agreements with outside vendors and contractors, reviewing contracts to ensure you are properly protected and requesting the
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A new process to modernize America’s infrastructure is needed to avoid these costs, stimulate vital sectors of the economy, and
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