Things were already dicey for the U.S. infrastructure market going into 2020. Those concerns turned to sheer panic during the “new normal” of the global pandemic. However, contractors seem to be maintaining backlog despite the year's glaring challenges.
P3 Infrastructure Projects: What the Private Sector Needs to Know
State and local governments, many already facing financial constraints prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, shoulder the greater share of the infrastructure burden, and this is not likely to change.
Getting Off the Grid With Solar Installations
From casinos to retail and manufacturing facilities, rooftop solar is becoming a common attribute of modern structures as owners seek more and better renewable energy through the self-sufficiency of solar.
Building Space
No one can predict precisely how the shutdowns and new way of living will impact the construction industry long term. Though business will never return to normal, it will continue, and construction will adapt.
Competing Infrastructure Plans Depend on Crisis Legislating
Election-year politics will only further entrench partisan posturing in the fight over COVID-19 legislative battles, which have now embroiled infrastructure.
Expectations for Infrastructure Investment Plummet Globally as COVID-19 Outbreak Shakes Confidence
According to a new survey taken before and after the pandemic, a lack of infrastructure investment is driving pessimism around a post-virus economic recovery.
LEED and Airport Projects: Sustainability Is Taking Off in the Aviation World
Each contractor involved in an airport project might be addressing only one part of the whole, but reaching an overall LEED certification requires everyone to participate in detailed record-keeping to keep the effort on track.
Prevent Costly Curb Box Damage Due on New Construction Projects
The lifespan of new construction project waterworks infrastructure is often shortened by acidic soil conditions. Extend service life, reduce maintenance and ease installation by turning to polyurethane alternatives that will not corrode.












