Widespread wildfires, which powerful winds intensified, scorched through Northern California on October 8, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 100. It destroyed at least 1,500 homes and establishments and sending out thousands fleeing as flames ravaged through. More than 20,000 were evacuated as winds and the dry condition inflamed the blaze. Called […]
Archives for October 2017
International Infrastructure Management Manual – A Very Important Resource for Asset Managers
Asset managers oversee the administrative and operational aspects of the infrastructure system. They maximize the value of financial investments and meet the expectations of stakeholders. For asset managers to be highly effective, they must function according to the standards set by the government. In the case of infrastructure management, it is the International Organization for […]
What Are the Risks of the US Aging Infrastructure
The US aging infrastructure has been affecting the American lives for many years now. The country’s infrastructure is crumbling and the government must act fast. The USA infrastructure at the Federal level received a D+ rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on a scale of A through F. This is the same […]
Why Infrastructure Management Planning is Needed for Wastewater System Maintenance
Have you ever wondered how our towns and cities are coping with wastewater? Imagine the volume of liquid waste coming from households, factories, and other industries. Developed countries like the US, wastewater is treated first before it is released back to the environment. Before, some countries would just release wastewater straight into the river, lakes, […]
Finished Water Storage Infrastructure, Its Purpose and Management
Have you ever wondered what are finished storage water tanks for? Does the water they hold safe to drink? Yes, it’s that big water container that you see in your community. It’s a water reservoir purposed for many uses. It’s called finished water storage system. Unlike natural sources where water movement is part of the […]