t’s a no-brainer now for US taxpayers and citizens to realize that the transportation infrastructure is in a bad shape and badly needs improvement. Economists argue that transportation infrastructure projects will not only create short-term jobs but will … [Read More...] about California High Speed Rail, An Infrastructure Management Landmark
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The Impacts of Technology to Infrastructure Management
The latest technological advancements will impact how the infrastructure is being planned, managed and even funded all over the world, especially in countries with highly developed infrastructure management systems. For instance, the smart highway concept in which … [Read More...] about The Impacts of Technology to Infrastructure Management
Aging US Highway Infrastructure and Asset Management Planning
The United States in recent years has been facing the reality of their aging infrastructure. This can have a severe impact on their economy. Used to be the envy of other countries in terms of their advanced technology and infrastructure today, America’s infrastructure … [Read More...] about Aging US Highway Infrastructure and Asset Management Planning
Infrastructure Lifespan and Renewal through Infrastructure Asset Management
Ever wonder how a particular infrastructure will last? The factors considered in designing the infrastructure decades ago have changed a lot. With the growing population, changing climate, technology advancement, do our infrastructure have the integrity to meet all these … [Read More...] about Infrastructure Lifespan and Renewal through Infrastructure Asset Management
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Infrastructure Asset Management, Earthquake, and Disaster Preparedness
Major magnitude earthquakes would hit countries every now and then. Knowing that the US has many dangerous fault lines, one can ask, how prepared is the Federal … [Read More...] about Infrastructure Asset Management, Earthquake, and Disaster Preparedness
Syria’s Notable Infrastructure and the Challenge of Rebuilding
After more than two years of civil war in Syria, you can just imagine the devastations it had caused to her major infrastructure. The civil war has caused much … [Read More...] about Syria’s Notable Infrastructure and the Challenge of Rebuilding
Benefits and Importance of Transportation Asset Management
Economic hardship should never be an excuse for not implementing a sound asset management program. In fact, the present financial status of the country should … [Read More...] about Benefits and Importance of Transportation Asset Management
AGING INFRASTRUCTURE USA
Cost of Renewing and Maintaining the Aging Infrastructure of the US
It is almost a general knowledge that the United States' infrastructure system is showing its cracks literally. … [Read More...] about Cost of Renewing and Maintaining the Aging Infrastructure of the US
Why It Is Important to Fix the USA’s Aging and Failing Infrastructure
Despite the efforts of the USA to be always at the forefront of the infrastructure industry, it still faces a … [Read More...] about Why It Is Important to Fix the USA’s Aging and Failing Infrastructure
Employing Efficient Infrastructure Management to Cope with Aging Water Infrastructure USA
According to EPA $384 billion is needed in the next 20 years for the repair of about 1 million water pipelines in … [Read More...] about Employing Efficient Infrastructure Management to Cope with Aging Water Infrastructure USA
WATER UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
West Virginia Needs Stormwater Infrastructure Funding Now
More than two months after a flash flood killed at least 24 people and devastated more or less 1,200 homes, West Virginia is now seeing the harrowing effects of cutting back budgets on infrastructure and the slow efforts on rehabilitation and replacement of … [Read More...] about West Virginia Needs Stormwater Infrastructure Funding Now
Important Infrastructure Management Lessons from the Dakota Access Pipeline Issue
It was in May 2014 when the Dakota Access Pipeline project was first announced. Two years after, the multi-billion-dollar project by Energy Transfer Partners or ETP started the construction after getting 200 permits to build at various water crossings, which … [Read More...] about Important Infrastructure Management Lessons from the Dakota Access Pipeline Issue
Achieving A Water Resilient USA through Utilities Infrastructure Management
All communities need safe drinking water and properly treated wastewater. But with the inevitable effects of climate change plus the changing needs and demands of the citizenry today, water utilities infrastructure management must include water resiliency in … [Read More...] about Achieving A Water Resilient USA through Utilities Infrastructure Management
What the Oldest Working Public Utilities in the US Tell Us
Halloween season already came to pass but issues in US infrastructure still remain to haunt us. The aging public utilities have long been an issue and a challenging infrastructure asset management hurdle. If you are not too worried about the current state … [Read More...] about What the Oldest Working Public Utilities in the US Tell Us
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
Aging US Highway Infrastructure and Asset Management Planning
The United States in recent years has been facing the reality of their aging infrastructure. This can have a severe impact on their economy. Used to be the envy of other countries in terms of their advanced technology and infrastructure today, America’s … [Read More...] about Aging US Highway Infrastructure and Asset Management Planning
Cost of Renewing and Maintaining the Aging Infrastructure of the US
It is almost a general knowledge that the United States' infrastructure system is showing its cracks literally. Most of the roads, highways, and rails are old and nearing their design life and functioning below par. Because of this government advocates are … [Read More...] about Cost of Renewing and Maintaining the Aging Infrastructure of the US
Employing Efficient Infrastructure Management to Cope with Aging Water Infrastructure USA
According to EPA $384 billion is needed in the next 20 years for the repair of about 1 million water pipelines in the US that reaching the end of life. The aging water infrastructure in the country has now become one of the nation’s dilemmas. With an … [Read More...] about Employing Efficient Infrastructure Management to Cope with Aging Water Infrastructure USA
Infrastructure Lifespan and Renewal through Infrastructure Asset Management
Ever wonder how a particular infrastructure will last? The factors considered in designing the infrastructure decades ago have changed a lot. With the growing population, changing climate, technology advancement, do our infrastructure have the integrity to … [Read More...] about Infrastructure Lifespan and Renewal through Infrastructure Asset Management