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Making the Invisible Visible: The Future of Water Asset Management

Water is arguably the one asset that people take most for granted – until something goes wrong. Suddenly, it becomes...
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Innovating for Safety and Sustainability: Engineering Solutions for a Resilient Future

As a Thermoplastics Materials Engineer at Oldcastle, I am deeply involved in developing materials that offer protection in critical situations....
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Innovating for Safety and Sustainability: Oldcastle’s Commitment to Wildfire Protection

As I woke up on Labor Day morning ready to make the most of the final days of summer, I...
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Reducing Wildfire Risk: The Fix Our Forests Act and Its Impact on Electric Cooperatives

On January 23, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fix Our Forests Act, a bipartisan bill designed to...
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Accelerating EV Charging Expansion: The Advantages of Platform-Based Depots

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, the demand for a robust charging infrastructure is also growing. Traditional methods of...
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Stormwater maintenance: it’s all in vain if you don’t maintain

The importance of stormwater maintenance When it comes to stormwater treatment, much emphasis is given to performance. Testing verification and...
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The True Cost of EV Charging Installations: Price vs. Total Cost of Ownership

In my previous article, I delved on the differences in quality and control, speed of installation, labor resources and risk...
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The True Cost of EV Charging Installations: Why Precast Solutions Win Over Cast-in-Place

When planning the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, selecting between precast solutions and cast-in-place (CIP) is a crucial...
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The Evolving Grid: Integrating Renewables and Supporting Future Demand

As renewable energy generation expands, the need for a more flexible, resilient, and efficient U.S. energy grid has become urgent....