The United States has worked for many years to centralize its infrastructure, from sprawling power grids to extensive pipeline networks. However, as technological innovation has […]
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Prefabrication’s Role in America’s Infrastructure Revival
America’s infrastructure and construction industry are collectively at a pivotal crossroads. Both the industry and our country’s built environment are confronting significant challenges. Given constrains […]
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The Fiber Optic World We Live In
Fiber optic cable, also known as optical fiber, is most often associated with high-speed internet. People know that it transmits data, but that is about […]
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Challenges and Triumphs for Clean Drinking Water
On July 3, 2024, the Washington Aqueduct issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. For almost 10 […]
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The Line
Given its regional positioning and role in the world economy, Saudi Arabia is viewed primarily as one of the most essential players in the global […]
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Digitizing the Past: The Future of Permit Records in Municipalities
Introduction A few years ago, I (Grace) volunteered for the Portsmouth City Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, during my senior year of high school. I […]
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Hurricane-Proofing America’s Infrastructure
Hurricane season in the United States is between June 1 and November 30 each year. There have been devastating storms throughout American history, killing thousands […]
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Balancing Wind Opportunities
As the planet warms and the impacts of climate change manifest in different ways across diverse regions, investing in renewable energy has drawn increased attention. […]
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Y’all Aboard – High-Speed Rail in the Fossil Fuel Heartland
There is a common phrase in the United States: Everything is bigger in Texas. While it generally references its massive trucks, houses, and high school […]
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Catching Up with Congress on Infrastructure Funding
Investments in infrastructure and transportation support the economic stability of cities across the country, a primary focus in the U.S. Congress coming out of the […]
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Does the U.S. Have a Bridge Problem and How Damaging is It?
On March 26, 2024, the United States received a wake up call when a transportation cargo vessel struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, […]
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The Vital Role of Housing in America for Future Infrastructure
When many of us think of infrastructure, we think of the physical things that connect people to everyday necessities: bridges, roads, cars, powerlines, and so […]
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Bridges: The Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Economy
Oftentimes, the most important cogs in the economic machine are the ones taken for granted. In the United States – an aspect of its economy [...]
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Avoiding the Infinite Regress of Decarbonization
The question of when and how life began creates a series of conundrums for many. Pointing to extreme ideas like aliens seeding life on Earth […]
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Quick Facts: Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early this morning Livestream video captured the moment a cargo ship collided with one of the bridge’s support columns, […]
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