Infrastructure

Nearly 9 Percent of Bridges Are Structurally Deficient

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 20, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets

Per the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s analysis of recently released federal data, 54,259 bridges in the United States are structurally deficient.

U.S. Bridges Are Failing—And Technology Can Help

by Doug Thaler | Mar 17, 2018
Economy | Infrastructure | Markets

America’s infrastructure, once a symbol of national pride, is aging and poorly maintained. The years have taken their toll on steel and concrete, and the bridges, in particular, are on the verge of collapse. Of [...]

Tax Reform’s Positive Impact on the Construction Industry

by Brian Gallagher | Mar 7, 2018
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

The recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act should have a positive impact on design and construction companies, as key provisions of the legislation will converge to drive business investment, employment and wages.

NCCER Releases Revised Heavy Highway Program

by NCCER | Feb 22, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets

NCCER released the second edition of its Heavy Highway Construction curriculum, now with two levels. The revised program offers a Heavy Highway Helper credential and introduces trainees to the various crafts used in the heavy highway industry.

Upticks Ahead for School, Office, Recreation and Manufacturing Sectors

Construction firms should anticipate a sense of deceleration in 2018, but the industry still has room to grow this year as some sectors show continued expansion in terms of starts and spending, says Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics.

The Important Role Contractors Play in Achieving Sustainable Outcomes for Infrastructure Projects

by Melissa Peneycad | Jan 23, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets

Contractors play an important role in influencing the sustainable outcomes of infrastructure projects. One tool in their belt is Envision, a planning and design framework launched in 2012 by the Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Major Infrastructure Investments Needed as Global Urban Populations Increase

by World Water Council | Jan 17, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets

Within a decade, 70 percent of the Earth’s population will live in cities. This reality places them at the forefront of sustainable development and facing global challenges, including climate change.

Airport Construction and Design Is Taking Off Thanks to Virtual Reality

by Roddy Boggus and Patrick Blizzard | Nov 1, 2017
Infrastructure | Markets

While VDC improves the efficiency of projects of any size, it significantly supports the construction of larger, more complex airport jobs.

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Nearly 9 Percent of Bridges Are Structurally Deficient

U.S. Bridges Are Failing—And Technology Can Help

Tax Reform’s Positive Impact on the Construction Industry

NCCER Releases Revised Heavy Highway Program

Upticks Ahead for School, Office, Recreation and Manufacturing Sectors

The Important Role Contractors Play in Achieving Sustainable Outcomes for Infrastructure Projects

Major Infrastructure Investments Needed as Global Urban Populations Increase

Airport Construction and Design Is Taking Off Thanks to Virtual Reality

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