United for Infrastructure

Can America's infrastructure stand the test of time? As policymakers consider the future of transportation funding, they must prioritize how we approach crumbling roads, aging airports, and water systems strained by extreme heat and cold. Their programmatic changes and funding level decisions will shape whether today's infrastructure will hold up for generations. "Building a Stronger America matters because it gives folks who are using our infrastructure the certainty that it will be there, not just for them, but for their kids, and their grandkids too," says David Lieberman at Bentley Systems. #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks

Reliable infrastructure around the lakes, rivers, and oceans lets people get on the water year-round. In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, that need translates directly into economic impact: Brunswick's Mercury Marine, the only U.S. outboard engine manufacturer, generates more than $5 billion in annual economic impact for the local community. "Continued investment in infrastructure will enable us to continue to add jobs and to grow that facility, and to continue to design and manufacture the world's best outboard engines," says Ryan Gwillim with Brunswick Corporation. Sustained federal investment keeps waterways accessible and keeps American manufacturers growing and competitive. #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks

United for Infrastructure has joined more than two dozen organizations in urging Congress to preserve funding for the Division J programs — popular programs like Safe Streets 4 All, BUILD/RAISE, INFRA, CRISI, and more — in any short-term extension and to provide guaranteed, multi-year funding in the next surface transportation reauthorization. This call for sustained investment builds on the work of our Building a Stronger America campaign, which has spotlighted stories from communities across the country on how federal infrastructure dollars translate into safer roads, modern transit, and stronger local economies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG9gxkYS #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks

Steel is the backbone of America's infrastructure — literally. "Building a Stronger America matters because it strengthens the backbone of our economy, from infrastructure and energy to manufacturing and innovation," says Ben Pickett of Nucor Corporation. North America's largest steel producer, NUCOR operates more than 300 U.S. locations and employs more than 33,00) people. Sustained federal infrastructure investment doesn't just build roads and bridges; it fuels the manufacturing capacity and skilled workforce needed to build them in the first place. #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks cc: National Association of Manufacturers - NAM

Local bridges are critical pieces of American infrastructure, but they can quickly become budget busters for small and rural communities. When a bridge fails, the massive investment required for replacement is often impossible for local governments to manage alone, no matter their size, says J. D. Clark, Immediate Past President of National Association of Counties. Without a strong federal partner, many communities struggle to secure the meaningful funding necessary to maintain these essential links in our national network. #BuildingaStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks

Americans are increasingly open to private capital playing a role in modernizing the nation's infrastructure, according to new polling from UFI Partnership Network member Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA), conducted with Ipsos. >60% of respondents back private or public-private partnership (P3) delivery models if it means projects arrive on time. 📈 75% believe continued investment will boost the economy and create jobs. Robust federal investment must remain the foundation, but when paired with private capital, public dollars go further, de-risking projects and unlocking billions more to get infrastructure built faster and delivered to more communities. With an estimated $3.7 trillion funding gap facing our nation, we can’t afford to leave any tool on the table.

Join the American Society of Civil Engineers and Brightly Software for our upcoming webinar, Planning for Tomorrow, Today: Asset Management in the Digital Age; the event will explore how modern asset management practices can help agencies improve infrastructure performance, resilience, and long-term value. 🗓 Thursday, July 30  ⏰ 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT 🔗 Register here! https://lnkd.in/etUATd4e This 75-minute discussion will examine how effective asset management can help infrastructure owners:   ✅ Better understand and inventory their assets   ✅ Plan proactively for operations and maintenance   ✅ Align funding with long-term infrastructure needs   ✅ Improve resilience and system performance   ✅ Maximize the value of public investments Hear insights from infrastructure and asset management leaders, including:   Christopher DeJuneas, Enterprise Solutions Consultant, Brightly Software David Sklar, Senior VP & National Lead for Asset Management, WSP   Kristina Swallow, PE., F. ASCE, Assistant City Manager, City of Tucson  Whether you’re a policymaker, engineer, infrastructure owner, or asset management professional, this conversation will provide practical strategies for managing infrastructure across its full life cycle. #Infrastructure #AssetManagement #InfrastructureInvestment #Resilience #PublicWorks #Engineering #ReportCard #CivilEngineering #InfrastructurePolicy #DigitalTransformation

"The business of investing in America never ends," says U.S. Chamber of Commerce's John Drake. As the American economy and population continue to grow, it's not enough to simply maintain our current level of infrastructure investment; we have to grow it to meet the needs of our economy and residents. #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is putting U.S. transit to the test, and early results look good. Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York are seeing double‑digit ridership spikes, underscoring how planning and investment translate into reliability when demand surges. Read more in our latest newsletter.

Nearly 5,000 miles of rural two-lane highway. No safety shoulder outside the white edge line. Tim Gatz, Secretary of Transportation and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, explains how a growing agricultural economy and expanding energy production are putting new demands on Oklahoma's rural roads, and why the lack of safety shoulders contributes directly to some of the state's highest severe injury and fatality rates. His takeaway is simple: the need for infrastructure investment isn't going away. States need the certainty of long-term, sustained funding to plan, build, and keep communities safe. #BuildingAStrongerAmerica #InfrastructureWorks