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Alaska Looks to Invest in Infrastructure

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

As with many major proposals, the numbers don’t quite add up just yet. Walker wanted to make up the deficit by increasing taxes, but this idea was rejected by state lawmakers. Without the additional state funding though, Alaska will have to rely on help from the federal government. By supplying $280 million in state funds on its own, Alaska would receive $1.1 billion in matching funds from federal funding. Critics of the proposal note that Alaska is currently running out of savings, and faces a $2.4 billion deficit.

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Guest on The Infra Blog: David A. Raymond, President & CEO, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Thursday, May 31st, 2018

We do not lack any capacity to do what’s needed to be done. We have thousands of engineering firms and contracting firms who are ready to take on an increased workload, and what we’re waiting for is for government agencies and private parties to pull the trigger to unleash that capacity. The constraints on moving forward can be summarized in two words: political will. There’s insufficient political will to undertake such a program, both in the administration and in the Congress.

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Why Infrastructure Needs Better Cybersecurity

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

The unfortunate truth is that surveying the history of data breaches exposes the fact that much of the information has been compromised because professionals haven’t applied the core elements of a strong cybersecurity protocol. For infrastructure to remain safe, organizations and individuals within the field must be educated and apply the correct processes to ensure that accidental leaks become a thing of the past.

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Ready for autonomous cars? If not, get ready quickly!

Monday, May 21st, 2018

Ready or not, self-driving cars are on our streets.  New and disruptive automotive technology is destined to change lives, laws, industries and major sectors of our economy. But first…self-driven cars must be tested and that’s the stage we are experiencing now.

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Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM, Chairman of the New York Building Congress (NYBC)

Thursday, May 17th, 2018

Milo E. Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM, is chairman of the New York Building Congress (NYBC). Riverso was installed as chairman during the Building Congress’ Annual Membership Meeting, held on January 25th. Mr. Riverso is president and chief executive officer of STV Group, Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of program […]

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Next Week is Already INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK – May 14-21, 2018

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

Infrastructure Week 2018’s theme is all about advancing infrastructure solutions now.  Each year during IWeek, leaders and citizens around America highlight the state of our nation’s infrastructure – roads, bridges, rail, ports, airports, water and sewer systems, the energy grid, telecoms, and more – and the projects, technologies, and policies necessary to make America competitive, prosperous, and safe.

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New name and a few changes for a federal transportation funding program

Monday, April 30th, 2018

A lockbox containing $1.5 billion in federal funding for surface transportation projects has just opened up to communities across the United States.  The funding comes from a new program called the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. The announcement came this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Any federal program that provides funding for transportation projects is great news to state and local officials. However, the same type of funding was previously available – just under another name.  The new BUILD program is what the Trump administration calls an “enhanced” version of the former very popular TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant program.  Translated, that means this is not really new funding.

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Something good may be about to happen

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

President Trump has promised to shorten the time it takes for federal agencies to approve environmental reviews and issue permits for large public projects. Many have scoffed at the Administration’s claims.  But maybe – just maybe – change is in the

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Guest on The Infra Blog: David Ehrenberg, President & CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC)

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

There are so many technological advances happening in every walk of life. To a large extent, we’re starting to see more and more of those affect the way that we live and experience the city each and every day. Sometimes those are all to the good, and sometimes they have unintended consequences…Whether it’s in traffic and congestion or public safety, there’s a lot more that cities and municipalities can do to harness the potential of that technology and innovation in a way that’s a little bit more, perhaps, purposeful and thoughtful than just “more technology is always good.”

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6th Annual Infrastructure Week: Coming May 14-21

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

The 6th annual National Infrastructure Week is a national week of events; media coverage; and education and issue advocacy to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting America’s economy, society, security and future.

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