One of the new catch phrases in our field is “Smart Infrastructure.” My gut response: if this is what we’re doing now, were we building “dumb infrastructure” for decades? But seriously, we’re now looking at designing solutions that have many…
Julien Moutte: The Successor to Keith Bentley
In December 2023, Informed Infrastructure Editorial Director Todd Danielson interviewed Julien Moutte, the new chief technology officer (CTO) at Bentley…
Decentralization and Microgrids Help Stabilize Threatened Infrastructure Systems
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Sangmin Shin, assistant professor in the School of Civil, Environmental and…
From The Editor: A Different Type of Solar Harvesting in the Fields
Driving through rural Starke County, Ind., in various seasons will provide visitors a varied image of this part of the state. In late February, the land is gray and brown, harvested and barren from the last fall and winter; unless, of course, it’s covered…
AI Is the Latest Enabler of Engineering’s Digital Transformation Journey
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Carolina Venegas Martinez, the senior water industry strategy manager at Autodesk, on Nov. 13, 2023, at Autodesk University in Las Vegas.
Connected Construction Strategies and Insights
Four contractors discuss the challenges and opportunities of linking people, workflows and data through integrated technology. With contractors deploying software systems at an accelerated pace, connecting applications and the data they generate is emerging…
Executive Corner: Manage Conflicts of Interest When Selling Your Shares Internally or Externally
The “Executive Corner” column has discussed conflicts of interest in the past, but it’s worth revisiting to remind companies of their fiduciary obligations to minority shareholders, especially considering the recent number of mergers and acquisitions…
Transportation Troubleshooting: The ‘Four C’s’ of High-Speed Rail Build Support for the Long-Term Vision
Enhancing passenger rail service can improve the lives of millions of Americans by cutting the time they spend commuting, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and enabling new growth patterns such as transit-oriented development, where…
Getting Geotechnical: Calming the Storm with ESCS
Storm intensity and the loss of pervious surfaces pose significant challenges for infrastructure design. When stormwater is unable to drain properly, it can flood around buildings. Unfortunately, extended saturated conditions can damage aging foundations…
