Since 2013, when Communist Chinese President Xi Jinping first introduced his Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”), it has become the largest infrastructure program in history, […]
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Preventing “White Elephants” in Sport Event Infrastructure
December 18, 2022, Qatar’s National Day, Lusail Stadium pulsed with energy as Argentina and France clashed in that year’s World Cup final. An estimated 1.42 billion […]
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On the Preservation of Species: Protecting Natural Infrastructure
When you think of the term “infrastructure,” you might default to processes like power lines, pipe networks, and interstate highways. However, infrastructure is a much […]
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Wildlife Crossings: Saving Lives, Ecosystems, and Dollars
A deer leaps in front of a car at dusk, staring into the headlights – just before the car brakes slam down. This situation represents […]
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America’s Infrastructure Workforce Crisis
Infrastructure is only as resilient as those who build it. A reliable workforce is an infrastructure issue. Aii’s mission is to foster innovative solutions […]
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Cutting Carbon in DFW Without Cutting Energy
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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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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100 Ways You Depend on Infrastructure Every Day
How often do you think about infrastructure? From the moment you wake up to when you go to bed, it’s all around you—working behind the […]
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PennDOT’s Groundbreaking Public-Private Partnership Delivers 558 Bridges in Record Time
The Rapid Bridge Replacement Program shows the power of PPP and intentional contract development In 2013, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) set out on […]
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Is Distributed the Future of Infrastructure?
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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