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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan

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The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.

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Implementing lean construction for infrastructure projects

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Almost all large infrastructure projects have something in common: They frequently suffer from cost overruns and significant delays. The result is often lower productivity and less profitability for those involved in infrastructure projects. Creating value with lean construction for infrastructure projects. Aim for zero defects.

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Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan

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The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.

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Michigan Becomes 1st State to Form Infrastructure Commission

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Having sound and modern infrastructure is vital to the health and well-being of the people of Michigan,” Snyder said. This legislation helps us take the necessary steps to ensure Michigan has a modern and reliable infrastructure system.” Rick Snyder.

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Treasury Minister promises end to infrastructure ‘chaos’ of recent years

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The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year.

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U.K. Commission Grounds Plan for New Airport East of London

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In one myopic stroke the Airports Commission has set the debate back by half a century, says London Mayor Boris Johnson. Infrastructure'

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ARTBA Poll Reveals Support for Transportation Infrastructure Investment

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A majority of Americans believe maintaining transportation infrastructure is important for the nation, according to a national poll of 1,001 respondents commissioned by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). economy.'