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The first step to sustainable transportation

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However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. In the transport sector the journey is only just beginning. The transport transition. For some sectors, the transition is well underway. A planning headache.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

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The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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New Mexico Takes a Big Step Toward Authorizing P3s

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On March 2, the New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously approved House Bill 213 , which would allow public agencies to enter into P3 agreements to facilitate public infrastructure and broadband projects. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. JFK Airport’s future Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center.

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Why waterproof? Safeguarding steel and concrete bridges

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Crumbling roads and bridges are causing deep concern for government officials and transportation agencies around the world. Aging infrastructure, combined with increasing traffic growth, put into question the long-term viability of many rail and road bridges. . Transportation Infrastructure. July 01, 2019.

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VERIFI® In-transit Concrete Management Advances UK Concrete Barrier Projects

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In January 2005 the United Kingdom’s Highways Agency launched their Smart Motorway Projects, a commitment to replace all life-expired steel barrier systems with concrete on motorways with high traffic volumes, in order to increase safety throughout their road networks. Sustainability. Transportation Infrastructure.