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 […]
Read MoreAdvances 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 […]
Read MoreBlueprints 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 […]
Read MoreRobotaxis, 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 […]
Read MoreOvernight 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreWaste 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 The current method employed in most states, Dry Tomb landfills, is outdated […]
Read MoreBuilding 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 […]
Read MoreCan 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWater-Rich, Infrastructure-Poor: How America Is Undervaluing Its Most Abundant Asset
Perhaps more than any other country in the world, the United States is defined by water. With over 3.5 million miles of rivers and streams […]
Read MoreThe Future of Connectivity: Bridging the Broadband Gap in the US
The dependence on stable internet access for everyday life is a key expectation of our current age. As the integration of digital technology increases into […]
Read MoreThe Evolution of Accessible Public Transportation & AI
Public transportation is an essential part of everyday life for many, not only because it gets people from point A to point B, but because […]
Read MoreHow Drones Are Flying Same-Day Deliveries to New Heights
Same-day delivery is a common service that retail brands offer throughout the United States. Partnerships with delivery services including DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, and more […]
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