Practice

We evaluate, assess, and monitor the condition and health of existing and new infrastructure, including bridges, highways, airfields, marine structures, buildings, water/waste water treatment plants, power plants, pipelines, and other facilities, using innovative technologies that are rapid, reliable, and informative.  Forensic investigations are part of our practice.  We strive to use technologies that are least disruptive to facility operations and are least inconvenient to public.  Based on our evaluation, assessment and monitoring, we also make recommendations for repair and rehabilitation.

Research

Based on currently what we do and what we know, we perform and support research that is aimed at future for a safer, longer-lasting, and more economical infrastructure.  Our focus areas include research on new generation and high-performance construction materials, innovative testing and monitoring techniques, and improved design and construction practices.  We cover research areas such as wireless instrumentation, nanotechnology, 3-D printing, and connected vehicles and highways.  With our research endeavor, we strive to improve the current code of practice as it relates to materials, design, and construction.

Policy

Our practice and research culminate and converge into the development of public policies at all levels of the government, including, federal, state, and local.  With our network of researchers, scientists, engineers, planners, economists, statisticians, and policy analysts, we strive to partner with the government in the development of policies that not only serve the economic growth of the nation today, but also ensure a prosperous tomorrow.  Our current policy focus areas include transportation, education, workforce development,  and science & technology, in the context of infrastructure.