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New Report Demonstrates How to Achieve Healthier, More Resilient Cities—While Saving Billions of Dollars

by Construction Executive | May 15, 2018
Commercial | Infrastructure | Markets

Delivering Urban Resilience, a new report authored by Capital-E, quantifies the range of costs and benefits for the adoption of citywide smart surface technologies in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and El Paso.

EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

by Environmental Protection Agency | Apr 25, 2018
Infrastructure | Legislation | Markets

Funding will leverage public and private investments to keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water and upgrade aging water infrastructure.

Six U.S. Cities Participate in USGBC’s LEED for Cities Grant Program

by USGBC | Apr 18, 2018
Commercial | Infrastructure | Markets

Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and San Jose, Calif., received a grant from USGBC that includes financial assistance to help the cities pursue LEED for Cities certification.

Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act

by Brian Gallagher | Apr 17, 2018
Economy | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Contractors can benefit from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but investment by foreign firms in U.S. design and construction firms, materials suppliers and technology providers could face more scrutiny.

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Contractors bidding on federal contracts should pay attention to how they manage cyber risk, prepare for increased scrutiny and demonstrate that safety measures are in place.

Prepare for the Worst With a Crisis Communication Plan

by Construction Executive | Apr 5, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets | Risk Management

Companies in the construction industry need to be prepared to respond to a crisis scenario and should be ready to communicate within the first hour after an incident occurs.

Power to the Jobsite: Where It Comes From and How to Keep It Flowing

by Steve Willson | Mar 21, 2018
Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

To keep a project running smoothly, contractors need to know the basics of electricity distribution and how a project interfaces with the local electric utility. Here are some general tips.

USRC White Paper Describes Threats of Earthquakes and Economic Benefits to Safer Structures

by United States Resiliency Council | Mar 21, 2018
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

"The Case for Earthquake Resilience: Why Safer Structures Protect and Promote Social and Economic Vitality," describes the threats of earthquakes on society and the economic benefits that come from having safer structures in a community.

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New Report Demonstrates How to Achieve Healthier, More Resilient Cities—While Saving Billions of Dollars

EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

Six U.S. Cities Participate in USGBC’s LEED for Cities Grant Program

Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Prepare for the Worst With a Crisis Communication Plan

Power to the Jobsite: Where It Comes From and How to Keep It Flowing

USRC White Paper Describes Threats of Earthquakes and Economic Benefits to Safer Structures

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