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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. At the same time, there is a rise in the private sector prioritizing infrastructure investment.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ecobot quickly established a strong track record of reliability—both as a secure software and as a robust and accurate tool that supports the regulated community in advancing critical infrastructure projects more swiftly, and enabling large-scale environmental data management beyond the permit.

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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken Harmon Bridges are integral to a country’s connectivity and development. Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient.

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Trust is at an all-time low. Here are 5 ways to address it

Civil + Structural Engineer

Trust in infrastructure is generally solid, and rightly so. Gallup has recorded near-record lows in public confidence in the majority of institutions it tracks, including big business, unions and newspapers–among the groups that build infrastructure and report on its progress. By Jannet Walker-Ford First, the good news.

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The Critical Role of Utility Vegetation Management: Integrating AI and Digital Twins for Enhanced Safety and Reliability

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. driven by the growing demands of transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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Call for speakers: Help shape the built environment

Construction Specifier

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is calling for speakers for Building Innovation 2025 (BI2025). The theme for the 2025 conference is “Thrive: Strategies for Resilient Communities.”

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NTRO: Leading the road safety revolution

Roads Online

The NTRO is collaborating with industry to develop improved approaches and strategies to drive down road fatalities. With Australias national road death toll rising, the National Transport Research Organisation is hoping to inspire a change through the development of its Road Safety Revolution resource. Images: NTRO.