Building Water Infrastructure That Works for Communities

Leaving no one behind is the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A water or sanitation service cannot be said to serve the whole community if it is unaffordable, unreliable, unhygienic, or unsafe in its location. The human right to water entitles everyone to access sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible, and affordable… Read More Building Water Infrastructure That Works for Communities

Rescuing 17,000 Construction Photos: A Lesson in Persistence and Digital Backup

Over the past six years, I’ve taken more than 17,000 photos while visiting construction sites—capturing inspections, documenting conditions, and tracking construction progress. Every photo represents a moment in the life of a project. All of these images were taken on a Samsung Note 10 Plus, and I believed they were safely backed up to Dropbox.… Read More Rescuing 17,000 Construction Photos: A Lesson in Persistence and Digital Backup

From Lab to Road: How Asphalt Becomes a Durable Surface

Asphalt paving doesn’t start when trucks arrive on site — it begins weeks earlier in the materials laboratory. Each step, from mix design to compaction, plays a crucial role in determining whether the finished pavement will perform for years or fail prematurely. 1️⃣ It Starts in the Materials Lab Before any asphalt reaches the road,… Read More From Lab to Road: How Asphalt Becomes a Durable Surface