Many companies worldwide are struggling with labor shortages. According to Randstad, two-thirds of global leaders have faced a labor shortage within the past 12 months. The rise of emerging technologies also worsens the workforce gap, creating a demand for these new skills. A recent European …
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Namibia and Belgium to Build Africa’s 1st Green Hydrogen Infrastructure
Scientists are looking to hydrogen as a promising clean fuel source as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels. Although it is the most abundant element in the Universe, hydrogen does not exist freely in nature and must be extracted first or produced from other energy sources. Hydrogen can …
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Satellite Data Revolutionize Infrastructure Resilience and Monitoring
Historically, earth observation satellites have been utilized for defense and security purposes. With increasing pressures from rapid urbanization and climate change, economic and infrastructure development underscores the need to leverage Earth observation (EO) satellites for sustainable …
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Addressing the Crumbling US Water Infrastructure
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) backgrounder titled "How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works" provides an overview of the country's massive and complex infrastructure and explains how its water system is crucial to its economy. However, it faces many challenges, from chronic underinvestment, …
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Integrating Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning For Sustainability
Climate change impacts are escalating around the world. Extreme events are happening worldwide this year, not even halfway through 2024. Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Thailand, and the Philippines, for instance, suffered through a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 42°C that …
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AWWA Compiles US Water Utilities’ Asset Management Best Practices
Infrastructure asset management is a necessity and a strategic advantage for any successful business. It enables the organization to track its assets and condition, optimizing their use to ensure longevity and continued efficiency. Effective implementation of asset management helps …
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Adopt Green Infrastructure SE Michigan Residents Urged
Residents in the Michigan watershed councils of Huron, Rouge, and Clinton are encouraged by their councils to capture more rain and stormwater and prevent contaminated water from entering their lakes and rivers. These councils are located in Southeast Michigan’s three largest watersheds, …
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Public Transport and Climate Action Overlooked in Infrastructure Bill?
It is no secret that the United States has been struggling with its aging and crumbling infrastructure for decades. Investing in fixing and repairing its infrastructure must be done now. On 5 November 2021, Congress approved a bipartisan infrastructure law, and on the 15th, President Biden …
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Circular Construction Drives Business Sustainability and Resilience
The construction industry is increasingly feeling the impact of extreme events, which are becoming more frequent and intense. Simultaneously, the sector is contributing to climate change. The built environment accounts for approximately 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Of this, …
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Incorporating Green Spaces in Urban Areas Using Aging Infrastructure
Urban landscapes are ever-changing due to population growth and the need for infrastructure development. By 2050, 68% of the global population will live in cities, or an additional 2.8 billion more people than today. The consequences of the growing population in cities are evident. For …
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Empowering Women in Construction Improves Business Success
The construction industry has historically been male-dominated, but technological advancement and efforts to increase gender diversity are gradually chipping away at this stereotype. Women are slowly entering the industry despite their numbers being significantly underrepresented. Women in …
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Recycled Aggregates Can Offer Sustainable Construction Practice
The construction industry continues to trend toward sustainable construction practices to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. According to Buildpass, sustainable construction has seven principles: sustainable design, durability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, indoor air …
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