Public Works in Las Vegas Year in Review
The City of Las Vegas aspires to plan, design, build, operate and maintain our assets to enable safe and reliable
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Revitalizing the North Bay’s Most Vital Route
The Marin–Sonoma Narrows (MSN) project targets one of the most well-known bottlenecks on US-101 between Novato in Marin County and
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How cement “breathes in” and stores millions of tons of CO₂ a year
Researchers at MIT have produced the first detailed national estimate of how much carbon dioxide is naturally absorbed by cement
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Architecture, engineering and construction sector slow to adopt AI
Despite widespread excitement about artificial intelligence, adoption across the architecture, engineering and construction sector remains limited. A recent survey found
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House passes bill that could fast-track AI infrastructure projects
The U.S. House has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects by updating
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The Mount Holly Pump Station Revitalizes Water Infrastructure in North Carolina
The new Mount Holly Pump Station, located in North Carolina, at Tuckaseege Park, began service this September. Charlotte Water partnered
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Building Resilience into Every Stage of Design
For decades, infrastructure has been viewed through the lens of efficiency, growth and connectivity. But as the effects of climate
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Illinois American Water completes improvements to water treatment plant
Illinois American Water Interurban (Metro East) District completed the final stages of significant upgrades to its historic water treatment plant.
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Fort Worth awarded over $351 for infrastructure projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $351 million in funding for the city of Fort Worth, Texas for
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Florida’s Infrastructure Improves to a ‘C+’ Grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure. Over 16 categories of infrastructure,
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New Harbor Bridge Sets Engineering Records
After a long-awaited nine years of construction, the new U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement, in Corpus Christi, Texas, opened to
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Design-Build is shaping the future of American Infrastructure
A 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study by FMI projects design-build to account for more than $1.1 trillion in U.S. construction spending
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Orinda Water Treatment Plant prioritizes climate readiness
The Orinda Water Treatment Plant in California’s East Bay region is undergoing a major renovation with a focus in climate
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How data center infrastructure affects water resources
As the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows, the demand for infrastructure to support it follows. In November, Meta announced
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WWETT Show approaches in February
The WWETT Show, Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater
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Public Works Supports All of Us
Without public works, nothing works. No clean water, no sewers and no showers. No roads, bridges or bike paths and
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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California’s infrastructure graded a ‘C-‘
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure. The state received the same grade as
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AI Interview: Mario Vasquez, City Manager of Kansas City
Mario Vasquez reflects on his first year as City Manager and gives hints on what’s to come American Infrastructure: You
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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Increased pollution in drinking water found across U.S.
Water professionals routinely check drinking water for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), research found that these levels are increasing in
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EPA will Help Atlantic City comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
The EPA has ordered the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority to correct violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act after
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2025 Takeaways: Water-management
The past year in water-management, professionals implemented new solutions and looked to combat aging infrastructure. As the ASCE estimated that
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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