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What Is the P3 Model? Can It Save Infrastructure?

August 17, 2017 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure, spoke with several private-sector infrastructure executives to learn more about the public-private partnership (P3/PPP) model, how it works and if it can be part of the solution to the massive…

Drones Are Transforming Infrastructure Design

August 17, 2017 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

By Hugh McFall It’s increasingly common to hear the steady hum of a drone flying on a construction site. They’re being used to share progress updates,…

July – August 2017 TRENDS

August 17, 2017 - in Articles, Featured, Trends

In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some…

Secretary Chao Joins President Trump At Signing Of New Executive Order That Will Reform Infrastructure Permitting Process

August 17, 2017 - in Featured, News

NEW YORK – Today, U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao joined President Donald J. Trump as he signed a new Executive Order that will streamline the permitting and review processes for infrastructure projects. The Executive Order, entitled, “Establishing Discipline…

Contractors Urge Congress, Trump to Focus on Infrastructure as Public Project Spending Falls

August 16, 2017 - in Featured, Transportation

Citing a drop in public spending on new infrastructure projects and a slackening in demand for construction, the Associated General Contractors of America called for Congress and President Trump to "act on new measures to fund and finance needed improvements…

Bentley Announces Finalists in 2017 Be Inspired Awards Program Recognizing BIM Advancements in Infrastructure Design, Construction, and Operations

August 14, 2017 - in Announcement, Corporate, Events, Featured, News

EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the finalists in the 2017 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary…

Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused, Sustainable Innovations

August 10, 2017 - in Awards, Featured, Water

Alexandria, VA – Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. Utility of the Future Today recognition celebrates…

Energy Department Reports: Wind Energy Continues Rapid Growth in 2016

August 8, 2017 - in Energy, Featured, Renewables

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Energy Department today released three wind market reports demonstrating continued growth in wind energy nationwide. America’s wind industry added more than 8,200 megawatts (MW) of capacity last year, representing 27 percent of all…

SunTrust Park: Project Collaboration Helps Meet Opening Day Deadline for Atlanta Braves

August 7, 2017 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

  Contractor:  American Builders 2017 Architect: Populous Structural Engineer: Walter P. Moore Fabricator: Hirschfeld Industries Modeler/Detailer: BDS VirCon The Atlanta Braves called Turner Field home for nearly 20 years, but time had taken its…

Samsung Americas Headquarters Wins National Steel Design Award

August 4, 2017 - in Awards, Buildings, Featured

(Chicago, IL) – The Samsung Americas Headquarters (Device Solutions) in San Jose, Calif., has earned national recognition in the 2017 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement,…