The dire condition of the nation’s infrastructure was the focus of a Feb. 16 forum in Las Vegas that featured leading Democratic presidential candidates who touted their individual plans to solve the nation’s chronic infrastructure funding dilemma.
“The much-anticipated roll-out of the House infrastructure plan is an encouraging sign that momentum continues to build in Congress to pass legislation that will substantially invest in and modernize America’s transportation, water, and social infrastructure,” said Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO, ACEC.
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis, STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — professions are expected to grow 8.8% between 2018 and 2028, compared to just 5.0% for all other occupations.
The plan puts greater emphasis on research to drive thought leadership and proactive advocacy to assist policymakers and the industry to develop innovative solutions to these challenges.