Americans who believed we solved our infrastructure problems with the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are in for a rude awakening. The fact that Congress is being asked for billions to rebuild the collapsed bridge in Baltimore makes it clear that this downpayment…
Future Forward: Four Proven Steps to Future-Proofing Buildings
As we witness a surge in urbanization and grapple with the impacts of climate change, the vulnerability of our current infrastructure has become increasingly…
Engineering The Future: Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Infrastructure is at an inflection point. Never have we needed it more, as you can’t support a healthy economy on a crumbling infrastructure. At…
Infrastructure Outlook: Geographic Information Systems: A Tool for Innovative Governing
Geographic Information Systems (GISs) are powerful technology tools used across various sectors, including utilities and commercial industries, to store, visualize and interpret geographic data. Although GIS might seem like a modern innovation, it actually…
Achieving Net Zero by 2050: $139 Trillion Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Needed
Under current governmental decarbonization policies, global sustainable infrastructure investment is estimated to remain at around US$2t per year, with cumulative investment between 2020 and 2050 totaling around US$75t. This is a significant investment but…
Decarbonizing Infrastructure: Why Data, Collaboration and PAS 2080 Are Critical to Success
In the UK, construction activity accounts for around 50m tonnes of CO2 emissions, with cement and steel used for infrastructure being significant contributors. For the UK to meet its statutory climate targets, a whole lifecycle approach must be adopted to…
From the Editor: Resilience: A Journey Through Climates and Time
I just reread Maria Lehman’s excellent column in the 2024 Sustainable Engineering Issue of Informed Infrastructure, “Engineers Must Share Their Infrastructure Stories.” It’s full of facts and data about our needs, but what I found most interesting…
Transportation Troubleshooting: Modular Construction at Airports: Three Key Considerations for Time-Saving Options
As airports grow and modernize to meet consumer expectations and accommodate technological advances, they face the challenge of maximizing their ability to make improvements while minimizing the impact a major construction program will have on customers and…
Thoughts From Engineers: Investigating Biodiversity and Resilience
Extreme weather events such as the 2018-2020 drought in central Europe, the 2022 heat wave and drought in the wider European region, and other record-breaking events across the planet are becoming common. The International Panel on Climate Change issued statements…
Executive Corner: Gen X Takes Over the C-Suite, With a Little Help From the Millennials
In 2024, the youngest of the Baby Boomers will turn 60, and by the end of the decade, all members of this generation will exceed age 65 (the average retirement age in the United States). The A/E and environmental-consulting sector has been in the midst of…
