Tag: infrastructure
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Understanding the Hidden Infrastructure of Your Home
Modern homes are marvels of engineering, seamlessly blending comfort, safety, and convenience. Yet, beneath the surface of painted walls, polished floors, and sophisticated fixtures lies a complex and essential infrastructure that makes everyday living possible. Much of this infrastructure remains unseen, tucked behind drywall, under floors, and above ceilings. It operates silently, providing essential services…
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U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy rescinded certain memos issued by the Biden Administration which added guidelines to federal infrastructure project spending. These guidelines included special considerations for so-called “social justice” issues, environmental concerns, and equity-first design. It was another step in the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the infrastructure…
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Why increased construction investment will kickstart growth
To put a spotlight on the energy sector, the focus on net zero is likely to drive further nuclear and offshore wind activity, which is already gaining strength. The final investment decision on Sizewell C is expected in June. Additionally, a target of 43-50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 has been set by the energy secretary,…
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Let’s address construction’s evolving skills challenge
Industry-led Sector Skills Plans will help employers meet current and future skills demands. The construction industry is at a pivotal moment, with the government working toward ambitious homebuilding targets and investing in large infrastructure projects – such as the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing and Luton Airport expansion schemes, respectively approved in March and April…
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Google pours billions into AI, cyber and infrastructure expansion
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Google continued to ratchet up spending on technical infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud compute services during the first three months of the year. The tech giant reported capital expenditures of $17.2 billion, primarily…
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The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Drainage Infrastructure Design in Construction Projects
Construction projects, particularly large-scale construction projects, require meticulous planning to stay on schedule and within budget. Yet, one critical factor often underestimated in the early phases is drainage infrastructure design. Overlooking proper drainage planning can lead to delays, structural instability and costly rework. Flooding, soil erosion and regulatory setbacks can disrupt timelines and inflate budgets.…
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Government names CEO of new infrastructure body
She is currently a partner at consultancy giant EY, and prior to that was a commercial advisor at the IPA. For 10 years, she oversaw major infrastructure developments at the Department for Transport, serving as the senior responsible officer for the Crossrail, Thameslink and Intercity Express programmes. She has also worked on significant infrastructure programmes…
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The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check
Joe Brettell is a partner at Prosody Group and Jeff Berkowitz is the founder and CEO of Delve DC, an AI-driven opposition research and market intelligence firm. Opinions are the authors’ own. As the race to deploy AI infrastructure intensifies, technology firms and power providers find themselves navigating an increasingly complex political and regulatory landscape. For…
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Can digital ignite an infrastructure boom?
Jalpesh Patel, industry development manager for infrastructure at Bluebeam, explains how to improve infrastructure delivery with software. The UK government wants an infrastructure boom, with up to 150 potential projects in the pipeline. From gigafactories to solar farms, and roads to railway lines, the aim is to create jobs and boost economic growth. However, budgets,…
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Contractors talk up NYC’s infrastructure boom
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From tunnels to railroads and airports, New York City is undergoing a comprehensive transformation of its transportation infrastructure. That overhaul includes the $16 billion Gateway Program, $5.5 billion Interborough Express project, $7 billion Penn Station redevelopment and…