Badger Meter Receives Smart 50 Award for Smart Water Meter Technology Deployment in Columbia, S.C.
MILWAUKEE – Feb. 18, 2020 — Badger Meter, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of flow measurement, control and communications
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Freese and Nichols adds Carl Sepulveda to lead coastal and port projects
HOUSTON – Feb. 18, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has expanded its coastal and marine expertise with the addition
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Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow
Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By
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TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience
Photos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and
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The A.I. Interview: Brittney Kohler, Program Director for Transportation & Infrastructure, National League of Cities
NLC’s Brittney Kohler discusses a new approach to transportation in 2020 to address technology, funding challenges, and sustainability The National
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Two Birds, One Road
Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows
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Construction Industry Forecast for 2020
In recent years, the skilled labor shortage has put pressure on infrastructure professionals, but this year, the outlook is bright
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Opportunity Through Partnerships
Community-based partnership offers infrastructure solutions through stormwater management By Keisha Brown Green infrastructure practices continue to be leveraged across the
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The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet
Photos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest
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AI in Infrastructure in 2020
How changing trends in arti cial intelligence technology are shaping the world of infrastructure By Dr. Benjamin Schmidt Arti cial
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Innovation on I-49
This award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between
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Engineering & Construction Trends for 2020
Capitalizing on growing infrastructure and smart city opportunities requires new partnership models and increased adoption of digital technologies By Michelle
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Empowerment for Success
These lessons in infrastructure are empowering women and shaping success in the field By Allison Blake Working on water and
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Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020
Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities
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Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020
The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Malcolm Dougherty Across the globe,
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Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020
A shift in public opinion toward funding will result in transportation gains in the new decade By Manuel H. Lazerov
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Technology’s Transformative Power
In 2020, technology will transform infrastructure systems, making them more resilient and sustainable By Julia Edinger The contributions of technology
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VINCI Highways: renewal of the service contract for the 91 Express Lanes in California
Seven-year contract renewal with a value of €66 million New back office system Strengthening of an efficient and effective
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One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle
An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis
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Explore How 3D Design Is Transforming the Transportation Industry in HDR’s Latest Experts Talk
OMAHA, Neb. — As 3D design tools continue to gain ground in transportation, they will impact state agencies, municipalities, contractors
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HDR’s Lisa Reece Named Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire Chapter
HDR’s Lisa Reece has been honored as the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire
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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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