Infrastructure

While taking this course, I have not only learned water resource issues from the class presentations, but also from guest speakers as well as the debate discussion we had. There are many things I did not realize when it comes to water. Water is extremely essential to humans, animals of the world and the whole ecosystem. I have learned that the demand and need for water has decreased substantially and has started to raise concern to many. Throughout this course we have talked about ways which…

segments that make up the critical infrastructure of United States. Physical infrastructure has always been vulnerable to attacks, but within the last ten years our cyber-physical infrastructure has become increasingly more and more at risk with the rise in terrorism and increased integration of technology in all areas of our infrastructure. It is important for our government to implement risk based analysis, management and policies to protect our infrastructure from vulnerabilities. In order…

comments on INAC’s unwillingness to discuss water infrastructure with Indigenous communities. “if INAC wants a community to have a specific process, the community has to put up a fight to get a different process, even if capital and operational costs are much lower for the process the band favours” (ibid)). This reluctance to communicate with communities could result in weaker managerial decisions of INAC and the building of less efficient infrastructure. In addition to weaker managerial…

abilities of Indigenous communities to self finance forms of development like water treatment infrastructure. The IA not granting band councils full municipality status limits their ability to self develop because they cannot fund water infrastructure through methods like levying a municipal tax for loans. Furthermore, the inability to levy a municipal tax also reduces their access to loans for infrastructure because they can not make repayment guarantees. The second dependency structure the IA…

to the absence of both true competition and cost-reflective pricing. Prior to reform, the water supply industry in England and Wales was running on a monopolistic basis and regulated as a public service, where government owned the majority of infrastructure. Privatization consolidated the commercialization of the water supply industry by means of introducing market-simulating regulatory mechanisms like, cost-benefit analysis into both economic and environmental regulation. Labor levels have been…

In our nation’s infrastructure, the Government Facility Sector covers a large amount of buildings both stateside and at oversees. Many of these facilities are open public places and deal with business, recreational and business activities. According to (Logan & Ramsay,2012,p.77),” Critical Infrastructure protection and resilience takes place in an environment of policy, strategy, plans, and laws at the national, state, and local levels.” In that, many of these locations are leased, or owned by…

its performance and how SPU actually behaves. SPU mission states that “We provide our customers with a reliable water supply and essential sewer, drainage, solid waste, and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure, and protect, conserve, and enhance the region’s environmental resources.” This statement is…

What makes a civil engineer different than any of the many other branches of engineering? Well it is certain that all branches of engineering must have a proficient understanding of math, science and technology in order to succeed (Georgia Tech, “What is Engineering”). Civil engineers however must be able to take the knowledge from these three areas and apply to create or enhance public works. A public work is nearly every type of transportation and transportation center, including space…

1.0 Problem Statement To prepare a case study on the Akashi Bridge considering the history, design philosophy, construction techniques, construction materials and problem encountered throughout the design and construction phase. 2.0 Introduction Bridges have been in existence for a very long time and are any structure that carries a path across or over obstacles. Some obstacles can be considered as rivers, the ocean or valleys. Over the centuries bridges have evolved from as simple as wooden…

Re: Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator Position(s) Attention: Brian Lima, P.Eng. Director, Public Works & Engineering It is with great interest that I forward my resume for a permanent full time position as a Water & Wastewater Maintenance Operator with the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. I am a team oriented individual with the skills, ability and commitment to provide delivery of high-quality, reliable drinking water and safe, effective wastewater treatment as a direct result of…