Infrastructure (Economics)

Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers Calls for Robust Cost Engineering Adoption in Nigeria's Infrastructure Transformation

The Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IAEC) has emphasized the importance of adopting Robust Cost Engineering (CE) in Nigeria's infrastructure development through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP). This initiative aims to address the country's persistent annual infrastructure deficit, estimated at over N7.1 trillion. By leveraging cost engineering,

Ethiopia's Construction Market to Expand by 9% in Real Terms in 2025

Construction industry in Ethiopia to expand by 9% in real terms in 2025, driven by investment in transport infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The government has allocated a record ETB1.5 trillion ($11.3 billion) in spending for the fiscal year 2024-25, including significant funding for capital projects and key

Infrastructure (Economics)

Transportation Systems Must Equitably Benefit Latino Communities

Latino communities rely heavily on public transportation to access essential services, jobs, and healthcare. However, they often lack access to the same infrastructure as other communities. A roundtable discussion hosted by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez with national and local transportation stakeholders focused on the need

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Water Reforms to Speed Up Housebuilding and Protect Environment

Water reforms will help speed up housebuilding and ease fears that wild swimmers might be bathing in sewage, according to Environment Secretary Steve Reed. The reforms aim to improve water infrastructure, aligning it with spatial planning to support housing development and economic growth. Reed highlighted the importance of water infrastructure

Infrastructure (Economics)

Luxembourg: JUDETUL VRANCEA Contracts Modernization of Road Infrastructure in Vrancea County

The Contracting Authority, JUDETUL VRANCEA (CONSILIUL JUDETEAN), is seeking to modernize the road infrastructure of county road DJ 205 H in Vrancea County. The project involves the preparation of technical documentation, technical assistance from the designer, and the execution of works. The estimated value of the public procurement procedure is

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Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Federal Funds for Sanctuary Cities

Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing any federal funds to sanctuary cities. Johnson's bill, the No DOT Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act, aims to address the issue of vandalism and destruction of transportation infrastructure by anti-ICE protestors in

Infrastructure (Economics)

DOT Seeks Public Input on Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting input from the public as it prepares to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs, which are set to expire on September 30, 2026. The agency invites stakeholders to provide feedback, ideas, and recommendations to inform the development of the next surface transportation authorizing legislation.

Infrastructure (Economics)

Johnson Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Infrastructure Funding to Sanctuary Cities

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing federal funds to sanctuary cities, citing concerns over vandalism and property destruction by anti-ICE protestors. The bill has gained support from Secretary Sean Duffy and several cosponsors, including U.S. Representatives Brian Babin

Infrastructure (Economics)

US Congress Probes Foreign Involvement in Subsea Cables

The US Congress has raised concerns over the possibility of foreign entities compromising subsea cable systems, which account for 99% of international telecommunications activity across oceans. The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, led by Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), has sent a letter to major tech companies,

Infrastructure (Economics)

Nigeria's Telecommunications Infrastructure Under Threat: Urgent Security Intervention Needed

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has sounded the alarm on the alarming surge in vandalism and theft targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure, which threatens to disrupt services nationwide. Between May and July 2022, multiple incidents of vandalism were recorded at telecom cell sites in various states, including

Infrastructure (Economics)

Securities Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against XPLR Infrastructure, LP

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased units of XPLR Infrastructure, LP f/k/a NextEra Energy Partners, LP ("XPLR") (NYSE: XIFR). The lawsuit alleges that

Infrastructure (Economics)

Reaffirming Public-Private Partnerships for Nigeria's Infrastructure Development

The Nigerian Society of Engineers, through the Institute of Appraisers and Cost Engineers (IACE), has emphasized the importance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements in addressing the country's massive infrastructure deficit, projected to be over N7.1 trillion annually. The organization has attributed the mixed success of PPPs to

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