What We Are Reading
At Aii, we love to read. We are always looking for new perspectives, expert analysis, and fresh insight to inform our approach to problem solving. [...]
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Articles by: Benjamin Dierker
Aii Asks: Do you want more offshore wind energy?
Wind energy is often harnessed in large fields and land across the U.S. and around the world. What about offshore wind energy? What if we [...]
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Energy Storage: A Need Gaining Speed
The further you may be from the electrical grid, the more likely it is that you recognize the importance of energy storage. If you have […]
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New Report Examines History and Trajectory of One-Call Centers and Damage Prevention Efforts
Washington D.C, District of Columbia – August 27, 2020 – The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) today released a new report for industry leaders […]
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(Re)building for Resilience
Riding Out The Storms Ahead Models from researchers and meteorologists predicted a forceful hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. If these predictions hold, we […]
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The Longest Running Statistic
Beneath Our Feet Underground infrastructure in America run for millions of miles. These make possible the basics of modern American life, carrying water, energy resources, [...]
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Support Aii While You Shop!
Do you buy things? Do you shop on Amazon? Now you can support Aii while you shop. And the best part is that you [...]
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Aii Asks: Did COVID-19 shutdowns help or hurt the Highway Trust Fund?
The Highway Trust Fund is funded through a federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel. The fuel tax, along with supporting revenue from road [...]
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State-Owned Security Concerns for Transit Rail
China has not been shy about its expansion into global markets. Through the Made in China 2025 and Belt and Road Initiative, the communist nation [...]
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Hands-Free Doors Are Essential For Public Health
Public door handles and knobs are some of the most touched surfaces imaginable. The constant entry and egress at stores, restrooms, gas stations, and offices [...]
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Under Our Streets
Under city streets, through countless acres of open fields, across bridges, and over mountains, pipelines quietly deliver energy resources throughout North America. "Pipelines" generally conjure [...]
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COVID-19 Gave Our Roads A Break, But Not The Highway Trust Fund
Lockdowns and stay-at-home orders mean fewer cars on the road. This must mean the nation's roads get a break from the daily wear and [...]
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Terraforming Mars versus Combatting Climate Change
Innovators and explorers at heart dream of one day terraforming Mars – converting it into a habitable, blue and green world. But there seems to [...]
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Facility Safety Failures Harm More Than Just Excavation Crews
Excavating any site can be risky. Even when all the proper procedures are followed, the 20 million miles of underground facilities can cause dozens of [...]
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New Report: Improving Upon Our Dig Laws
Washington D.C, District of Columbia – April 30, 2020 – The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) today released a new report for industry leaders […]
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