Crumbling infrastructure and water-borne illness make Canada's indigenous community fearful of getting water from the tap. Years of neglect from their government have pushed the Curve Lake First Nation community to sue their government for US$1.7 billion, an amount they say is equivalent to the cumulative cost of buying bottled water, which they have relied on for many years. For the … [Read more...]
Proactive Pipe Monitoring in the D.C. Area
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is one of the largest water utilities in the U.S. and one of the oldest, having just celebrated its centennial last year. The utility currently serves almost 2 million residents living within 1,000 square miles and has installed 5,768 miles of freshwater pipeline and 5578 miles of sewer pipelines. Aging infrastructure is ever the priority in … [Read more...]
City’s Walkability, a Valuable Factor in Infrastructure Management Planning
New Zealand's Pukekohe City announced its plan to trial a people-friendly town center. According to the Auckland Council news, the town's main thoroughfare, King Street, will be made one way to "create more places to gather, eat and shop by bringing food and businesses on the to the street." However, some businesses and shop owners along King Street expressed some doubts, particularly how this … [Read more...]
America’s Infrastructure Gets “C-” Overall ASCE Report Card 2021 Grade
The American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) 2021 Report card rated C- America’s overall infrastructure system. The report was released on 3 March 2021. Using an A to F school report card format, the rating reflects the comprehensive assessment of the current infrastructure conditions and needs of all 17 categories of the US’s Infrastructure. The ASCE article says that although the … [Read more...]
Are Microgrids Needed for a Resilient Texas’ Energy Infrastructure?
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 states humid climate and mild winters. The extreme cold is a very unusual event for the state and … [Read more...]
Innovative Infrastructure Investment Program of China
China is a country that quickly responds to challenges and seeks opportunity through challenges to bolster its economy. For instance, its government aims to invest in infrastructure to strengthen its economy impacted by the coronavirus. According to a CGTN article, the county will invest in new infrastructure that focuses on innovation and social development. Investments in these new … [Read more...]
Smart Ports Improve Asset Efficiency and Resilience
Ports worldwide are affected by the pandemic, especially in developing countries. According to the article from ADB, countries with smart technology in their ports are quick to rebound from economic disruptions caused by the pandemic. Ports are a significant economic point of access and connectivity to any country. For island nations, ports are their economic lifeline providing access to … [Read more...]
How a Fast Internet Infrastructure Can Help Developing Countries
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, banking, and connecting with people. With the pandemic and the mobility limitations it has imposed, our reliance on the internet has increased. Developing countries have used the internet … [Read more...]
Infrastructure Planning’s Value in Economic Recovery and Climate Action
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 their infrastructure management systems and practices ranging from water and wastewater systems to … [Read more...]
America’s Infrastructure Systems are Failing the People They Are Trying to Serve
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 that the systems were designed when the population was less than half what it is today. Eighty-five … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Investing in the USA’s Aging Water Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a report highlighting the need to invest in the US’ aging infrastructure at the coronavirus pandemic's peak. The adage, “out of sight out of mind,” has never been more accurate when it comes to a hidden network of aging pipes buried underground. These old pipes tend to burst suddenly without warning, causing many problems to the … [Read more...]
Asset Management thoughts in Solving Manila’s Traffic Congestion
Getting stuck in traffic is not a very pleasant experience, but it is a way of life in Metro Manila. Workers, students, and residents experience this every day, especially during rush hours. It gets worse when there's a bottleneck due to an incident or during major construction. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the TomTom Traffic Index designated Manila as the world's most … [Read more...]
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