Jenkins, K (2023) The COVID-19 implications on the United States failing infrastructure and its affect on future generations. PhD thesis, Capitol Technology University, USA.
Abstract
The United States is fundamentally at a crossroads about its aging infrastructure. Transportation infrastructure grants our society the privilege of connecting the means of production. Our roads and bridges are critical to sustaining our civilized way of life, whether by air, land, or waterway. Jay Landers with The American Society of Civil Engineers states that ten categories remained unchanged from the previous year, with roads and bridges receiving a grade of D and C, respectively (Landers, 2021). Landers also mentions that Kristina Swallow, a professional engineer and chair of the CAI and the director of the Nevada Department of Transportation, notes, "We have positive news out of this,” Swallow says. “The grades are improving where we see investment. Policy areas are also helping with grade improvement. But we need to continue that effort to start seeing the impact that we hope to see, which is better infrastructure for all Americans” (Landers, 2021). Roads and bridges are the primary methods of transportation in the construction industry. Unfortunately, with many bridges approaching advanced ages, key stakeholders and project owners face an uphill task to keep them in driving shape. Construction projects are a vital part of the United States economy as a driver to sustainable employment. The study was developed to analyze how future generations become affected by a shift in how road and bridge projects are being staffed and completed post-COVID-19.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Noir, S |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | employment; investment; policy; professional; United States; bridge; civil engineer; owner; stakeholder |
| Index terms: | land, construction industry, bridge project, privilege, transportation infrastructure, employment, engineer, owner, waterway, construction project, civil engineer, face, society, United States, COVID-19 |
| Subjects: | psychology, production management, Geography, communities and social development, profession, real estate economics, management, health risk and incident analysis, water management, sociology, industry analysis, infrastructure and transport systems |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management, Health and Safety, Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Human Resources, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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