As the third fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S., Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) is experiencing a rapid rise in energy demand. This boom in residents and […]
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Policy Blog
Our policy blog contains shorter news, overview, or analysis of issues giving the general public, policymakers, and industry leaders an update or review of a new issue or refresher of a longstanding one. They cover a number of public policy challenges, focusing on pro-innovation solutions that can be implemented in a nonpartisan way through law, regulation, or simply best practices. These include an issue background, explanation of the challenge, and proposed solutions or recommendations. Aii white papers are longer than policy briefs, but not more complicated. To ensure you are up to speed and ready for these reports, try reading our policy blogs and briefs. Want a deeper dive on a single topic? Visit our Issues pages for background, challenges, solutions, and all our analysis on the subject.
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The Quantum Question: Can Our Infrastructure Keep Up?
Human history has long been shaped by different tendencies and forces, ranging from waging violent wars to the height of artistic and intellectual achievement. It […]
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Advances in Mass Timber and the Role of Wood in Modern Construction
Wood is one of humanity’s oldest, most reliable, and most versatile materials. From the flames of our first fires to the frame of our first […]
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Modernizing Transportation Monitoring with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing
As transportation networks expand and age, ensuring the safety and efficiency of roadways and railways becomes increasingly critical. Traditional monitoring methods often rely on discrete […]
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Blueprints from the Sky: Adapting Aerospace Materials and Methods to Rebuild American Infrastructure
It has only been 122 years since the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight with the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills on December […]
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Robotaxis, will they complement with or compete against mass transit?
You’re running late for work. You tap a button on your phone, and within minutes, a driverless car pulls up to the curb. You settle […]
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Overnight Home Construction with 3D Printing
The American housing market is reaching new levels of unaffordability. As of 2025, the median home price in the United States has risen to $437,864, […]
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The Expansion of AI: Potential Energy Costs and Benefits
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Along with its unprecedented energy demand due to […]
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Waste not Want not: From Waste Burials to Energy Recovery, How We Can Modernize America’s Landfills
Landfills are one of the most under-appreciated yet important pieces of American infrastructure. The current method employed in most states, Dry Tomb landfills, is outdated […]
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Aii Expert Panel Discussion: FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “FRA Waiver Reform and Driving Regulatory Innovation for Safer Railroading.” Read the transcript below or watch […]
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Building Better Contracts: Benefits and Drawbacks of DBOM Contracting
When one thinks of big infrastructure projects, one typically thinks of grand buildings, lengthy highways, or soaring bridges. Some might think of the impressive engineering […]
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Can Autonomous Semi-Trucks Become the Future of American Trucking?
Imagine that you are driving on a familiar section of your state’s highway system. How many semi-trailer trucks do you pass? One every few minutes, […]
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Advancing Rail Safety Means Reforming a Broken Waiver Process
In a sector as industrial and heavy duty as railroading, public policy must ensure safety for employees and the public. One key to achieving continual […]
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The Role of CCUS in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions
From policymakers to educators, concern over climate impacts persists nationwide. In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, resulting in $182 billion […]
Read More Aii Expert Panel Matching Tech Progress with Regulatory Flexibility
Don’t miss the latest Aii expert panel discussion entitled “Matching Technological Breakthroughs with Regulatory Innovation.” Read the transcript below or watch and listen. * * […]
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