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Freezing temperatures in Texas in February 2021 caused its power grid to fail dramatically. Millions of Texans were without power amid freezing temperatures. A combination of factors caused the energy grid to collapse. First, Texas, energy infrastructure is not “winterized” because of the …
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The online tool, One Network Road Classification Performance Measures Reporting Tool (ONRC PMRT), is built for the Road Efficiency Group (REG) and a result of a collaboration between several new Zealand's institutions: New Zealand's Local Government, the Transport Agency, 69 road controlling …
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According to the Conversation article, "Smart concrete could pave the way for high-tech, cost-effective roads," 39 percent of America’s 614,387 bridges are past their lifetime design, and 10% are almost structurally deficient, making them vulnerable to any climatic or natural shocks. Repairing …
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The internet has changed our lives so much. The world became "smaller" because of constant and immediate access to information and connectivity. The internet has transformed how we do business, work, bank, and connect with people. With the pandemic and the mobility limitations it has …
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Inadequate infrastructure planning by governments around the world weakens economic recovery from coronavirus, climate actions, and sustainable development goals (SDG), according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) report. It recommends that countries improve …
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Continuing with his responses to the asset inventory issues that have been identified, Ross gives the solution to four of the eight remaining issues. The asset inventory issues that Ross addressed in this video are as follows: 5a. Land taken in the past by colonial government or regime …
In this video, Ross answers the first four of the eight asset inventory issues presented in the previous video blog. The asset inventory issues that Ross responded to are: Different requirements for different government levels – different funding requirement. Village road records – …
Ross identifies eight possible issues arising from Evan's asset inventory question. He mentions that these issues are not unique to the Philippines. They are also prevalent in other countries like New Zealand, Pacific Island states, and other countries. Have you encountered these asset …
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Continuing with the "Asset Inventory" topic from the previous "Conversation with Evan" video, Ross got a very excellent and perceptive question from Evan. Ross reads Evan's question in this video. The questions start with: "I have a question on what can be done in the Philippines since, at …
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But not simply because they are failing. Several of the most majorly used infrastructure systems in the USA - namely - roads, local water, and housing prone to greater risk, are overused. These systems were put in place so long ago that nobody can imagine not using them. The problem is …
Ross Waugh starts a video blog series he titles, "Conversations with Evan." In this edition, he talks about Evan Arias, a Senior Engineer he met in the Philippines and Evan's asset management questions. Please get to know more about Evan, his education, his Civil Engineering work experiences, …
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Watch Ross Waugh's video on the "Strategic Review of the New Zealand Water Sector Procurement Practices," the topic he presented during the Water NZ Conference & Expo. The conference was held on 17-19 November 2020 at Hamilton. Ross' presentation covers the following topics: Building …
