For some highlights of the Infrastructure Week 2021, check out the below videos from the kickoff and other keynote events. Visit the United for Infrastructure Vimeo page for all of the great panel conversations, video spotlights, and interviews the made this 9th annual United for Infrastructure a week to remember!
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Infrastructure Week 2021 Highlights
Friday, May 21st, 2021Get Ready for Infrastructure Week 2019: May 13-20
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019The 7th annual Infrastructure Week will take place across the United States May 13-20. The event mobilizes businesses, workers, citizens and elected leaders from all levels of government around one message: America’s future will be shaped by the infrastructure choices we make today. So let’s #BuildForTomorrow
View this complete post...Next Week is Already INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK – May 14-21, 2018
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018Infrastructure 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.
View this complete post...6th Annual Infrastructure Week: Coming May 14-21
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018The 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.
View this complete post...Guest on The Infra Blog: Anthony B. Bouchard, PE, North America Unit President, CDM Smith
Monday, May 22nd, 2017“We’re seeing, over the course of my career, the last 30-plus years, a significant improvement in the public’s understanding of the state of our infrastructure. Does it accelerate that understanding when we have some significant, real and perceived, failures of systems? I think it does. It’s unfortunate that that has to occur to help educate, but when that does happen we’re offered a unique opportunity to expand on the work that’s done…My opinion is continued education and communication on the importance and value of infrastructure is critically important, and we can do that by engaging more people in the infrastructure discussion.”
View this complete post...It’s Time To Build
Thursday, May 18th, 2017In Washington and across the country, there is a growing consensus that it’s time to rebuild America. Few investments would have a greater positive impact on our economy than infrastructure modernization—especially on small and midsize businesses that rely on efficient transportation of goods and reliable access to customers. For businesses, communities, and families, the economic benefit of modernization will be profound. It’s time to get it done. We must not let this moment pass us by.
View this complete post...America’s Infrastructure Needs a Mix of Funding Solutions That Work
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017When safe and efficient infrastructure is what everybody clearly wants, this shouldn’t be controversial. From the halls of power in Washington, DC to congested local roads and interstate highways across the country, a consensus is emerging: It’s time to invest in rebuilding America’s vital infrastructure.
View this complete post...Welcome to Infrastructure Week 2017: Check the Calendar for Events Near You
Monday, May 15th, 2017Agencies, organizations, businesses and advocates are hosting Infrastructure Week events around the country, from Washington, DC to Los Angeles (and everywhere in between). Check the calendar to find out how you can learn about the issues, participate in discussions and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD by attending an event near you.
View this complete post...Watch Live: Infrastructure Week 2017 Opening Event
Monday, May 15th, 2017WATCH LIVE: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao discusses the importance of infrastructure to the U.S. economy.
View this complete post...Infrastructure: An Investment Worth Making
Thursday, April 6th, 2017America’s infrastructure is the safest investment our nation can make. But investing means more than tossing money at the problem. We need to streamline approval for construction projects, create more opportunities for public-private partnerships, and find a sustainable long-term funding mechanism to guarantee that projects can be completed down the road.
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