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Greenlandia? ASCE dreams big in Portland

Greenlandia? ASCE dreams big in Portland

The sky is falling? No, let's Dream Big. As the American Society of Civil Engineers convenes in eco-friendly Portland OR later this week, the group is shifting its tone from scaring the public about failing infrastructure to inspiring us about future feats.

Jammed: Will Infrastructure Gridlock Ever End?

Jammed: Will Infrastructure Gridlock Ever End?

What's the holdup? June means weddings, vacations, summer travel, and report cards. It is also the time that reminds us of just how dire the state of our U.S. infrastructure is. Here, BW's John Gregerson argues that enough is enough. Let us fund our future!  

Infrastructure Weak? Yes, So Let's Spend Wisely

Infrastructure Weak? Yes, So Let's Spend Wisely

As if we hadn't heard, ASCE has issued yet another report chronicling how deficient U.S. infrastructure is. But this national Infrastructure Week, just back from NYC, our own Rob McManamy fears some big public spending may be sending the wrong message.

Final 7? Smart City Teams Eye $50M

Final 7? Smart City Teams Eye $50M

The Final Four may be ending this week, but the Magnificent Seven are still battling for dollars. Aiming to name a winner this June for its Smart City Challenge, USDOT has narrowed the field for a three-month race to the $50-million finish line. 

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Emergency, Emergency! Bechtel Chief Pens Urgent P3 call

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Emergency, Emergency! Bechtel Chief Pens Urgent P3 call

The U.S. must renew its infrastructure to avoid economic decline. The recently passed $300-billion FAST Act is a good start, but much more action is needed ASAP, argues Bechtel Group's Brendan Bechtel, a former volunteer EMT.

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

Maybe the two sides just got tired of ruining each other's holidays. Either way, ladies and gentlemen, now that the President has signed a new $305-billion highway bill, the U.S. has its first long-term highway bill in a decade. 

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