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The first known buoyant gravity sewer in the world, the Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer needed a tailored condition assessment. In Trenchless North America, experts breaks down the bespoke approach that combined trenchless technologies, engineer-diver-led exterior assessments, and carefully coordinated barge and caisson access on the lake.

As water scarcity, climate-driven variability, emerging contaminants, and aging infrastructure reshape the water sector, utilities are exploring new ways to diversify their supply portfolios and strengthen system resilience. Dr. Jasmina Markovski authored an article in Water Conditioning & Purification International that examines atmospheric water harvesting as an emerging water source.

As workforce transitions accelerate and infrastructure systems grow more complex, agencies face mounting pressure. Takeaways from a roundtable of civil infrastructure leaders across water, transportation, digital solutions, and collaborative delivery offer insight on closing the knowledge transfer gap and sustaining resilient infrastructure programs.

The core federal transportation programs authorized by the current Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) only extend through September 30, 2026, making this a pivotal year for grant pursuit. Consor’s grant management experts work with agencies to align project goals with funding criteria and support the full grant lifecycle.

In 2025, infrastructure owners navigated compounding pressures. The common thread was the need for accurate data and trusted advisors to support decisions that balance technical rigor with long-term risk, cost, and community outcomes.

Public opinion is one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in infrastructure projects. Libby Barg Bakke and Clark Worth co-authored an article in Water Environment & Technology that explores how public opinion research helps agencies align projects and communication with community values.