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NIBS Leads Way with New National Lifelines Organization

Tue, November 12, 2024

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrived and leveled parts of the south, increasing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and rising seas have made difficult the task of planning for the Atlantic Hurricane […]

100 Years of Inspiration from Japan’s 1923 Earthquake

Thu, August 31, 2023

On September 1, 1923, Japan was ravaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Within minutes after the magnitude 7.9 subduction zone earthquake, a 33-foot tsunami flooded the nearest coastal areas. A […]

Transportation Infrastructure: Focusing on Community Uplift and Addressing Past Inequities

Tue, April 26, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will improve the way Americans travel, as well as how goods and materials are transported. With the current economic state occurring from a multitude […]

Webinar: Transportation Infrastructure and Your Daily Commute

Wed, March 2, 2022

The passage of H.R.3684 – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – ensures daily commutes across metropolitan cities and small towns will be improved. The […]

World Water Day: It’s important to consider the role of infrastructure.

Mon, March 23, 2020

It reminds us of the strong link between water and climate change. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives, says United Nations Water […]

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