Change Leader: Special Economic Zones Provide Global Opportunities
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Thibault Serlet is co-founder and chief of research of the Adrianople Group, creators of the Open Zone Map. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview at the top of this page or by visiting bit.ly/3I0EHI1....
Future Forward: The Future of Downtowns Is More Inclusive and Adaptable
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Cathy Lin is the director of Research at the International Downtown Association (IDA). Jonathan Tinney is a principal with Stantec’s Urban Places. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview at the top of this...
Change Leader: The Industry Needs To Recognize Those Who Bring About Change
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Joe Cavanaugh is executive vice president of technology at Tensar. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview at the top of this page or by visiting bit.ly/3qiPrMu. Resilient Roads Joe Cavanaugh is...
Change Leader: We Can’t Build Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Using Yesterday’s Technology
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Balaji Sreenivasan is the founder, CEO and member of the board at Aurigo Software Technologies. Changing Minds According to Sreenivasan, it’s a common engineering industry misconception that digital tools for construction are limited to 2D/3D design, BIM and GIS. “A mindset shift needs to take place so engineers think abo...
Future Forward: Utilize Data to Create Performance Intelligence
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Gary Wong is AVEVA industry principal for Infrastructure and Water. Gary Wong sometimes hears customers and engineering firms in the water industry complain that they have too much data. He feels, however, that you can never have too much data; it’s really about being able to manage data to start making sense and use of it....
Future Forward: The Future of Heat Transfer May Lie Underground
This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview in the window at the top of this page. Charlie Copeland is the president and CEO of Goldman Copeland. According to the U.S. Department of Energy website (www.energy.gov), approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps are installed in the United States each year. Charlie Copeland is hoping to increase that number as much as pos...
Change Leader: The Power of Education to Change Lives
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview in the window at the top of this page. Vinayak Trivedi is vice president of Bentley Education Education, in all its forms, may be the most-important factor in the...
Change Leader: Advancing Composite Materials Assessments Into the 21st Century
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Dr. Bobbi Jo Merten is a civil engineer with the Bureau of Reclamation. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview at the top of this page or by visiting bit.ly/3rbOovW. The Bureau of Reclamation, the l...
Future Forward: The Future Is Robust for the Burgeoning U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Industry
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Jocelyn Knoll is a partner at the international law firm Dorsey & Whitney, and the chair of its Construction and Design Practice Group and co-chair of the firm’s Development and Infrastructure Industry Group. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure...
Future Forward: No More Excuses! Move to 3D Models Now
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Alexa Mitchell is the highways and roads BIM director for HDR. Although the construction industry has been notoriously slow to adopt new technology, enough advances have been made in usability and compatibility that AEC companies should be seriously planning their transition away from 2D plan sheets. Mitchell often is asked how...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
