American Society of Civil Engineers
After Tornado, Builders Rethink Rules for Shelters
As Little Rock recovers from the tornado that destroyed at least 2,000 structures, builders and engineers are reviving a long discussion about whether there should be regulations requiring safe rooms or shelters in residential and commercial properties. read more >
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U.S. Infrastructure Showing Its Age
As of early last week, President Joe Biden’s eight-year, $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal appeared to be holding, but polarization in Washington makes the deal fragile. read more >
Politics Aside, U.S. Must Invest in Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers points to three trends in the nation’s infrastructure mostly responsible for an overall grade of C-. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Rail Infrastructure a Key Connector for Helena Harbor (John Edwards Commentary)
Freight railroads, often-overlooked workhorses for American industry, are self-sustaining examples of how private sector investments pay public dividends. read more >
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ATRI Weighs In on Infrastructure
There were few surprises among the recommendations in a recent report by the American Transportation Research Institute. read more >
by Marty Cook -