Global economic activity has slowed, but the slowdown is neither homogeneous nor simultaneous across sectors and regions. Near-term risks are skewed to the upside: Europe has avoided a near-term cost-of-living crisis; China is pivoting away from its zero-COVID policy; and the US is seeing resilience in employment and consumer spending. At the same time, global inflation is moderating but remains elevated. As such, central banks will remain on...

Despite ongoing trade restrictions and macroeconomic uncertainty, the oil and gas industry will enter 2023 with its healthiest balance sheet yet—a record $1.4 trillion surplus. The US chemical industry has emerged from 2022 well positioned thanks to strong financial performance, reaching a level last seen more than two decades ago. We’ll discuss: What opportunities and investments oil and gas companies may want to prioritize in 202...

There is increased focus within agencies at all levels of government on “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) policies – already making an impact in the business world – as a framework for agencies to minimize their environmental impact while creating an inclusive and values-led culture for employees. It’s also about creating equitable experiences for the people and organizations they serve. For instance, i...

Join us for a Free Seminar & Networking for Public Sector Infrastructure Professionals. Whether you work in cadastre, public works, land management, utilities, defense, or any other government role, we know it’s an everyday challenge to manage and share the trusted information you need for project delivery and digital workflows. Why Attend? Network with your government ecosystem peers Learn how to optimize reality modeling and digita...

Held over 5 days, 33 total hours with multiple instructors. Click Here to Watch a two-minute introduction to the Virtual Format Register to attend either remotely or in a city near you. View the "Location & Schedule" tab for additional details. The Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) Training Program focuses on optimizing energy use and costs within non-residential buildings. It explains how energy is purchased and then used in variou...

With the Executive Order (EO) 14057 being signed last December, the Federal Government must now lead by example to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050. The head of each agency is required to develop an agency-wide strategic process and meet goals such as 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicle acquisitions b...

Main street, highway or freeway, designing, building, and maintaining roadways requires a team of skilled engineers. And with constant changes, tight deadlines, and budgets, the job isn't easy. Whether you're responsible for corridor, interchange, roundabout, sanitary or stormwater network design, or the design of subsurface utilities; Bentley's OpenRoads Designer is a versatile application with all the tools needed to deliver projects from st...

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The Administration’s Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis has placed concern for the environment front and center in government policy, programs and missions. The government-wide approach to climate change has had a widespread impact as agencies marshal resources to make our Nation resilient in the face of this threat. Together, agencies are fulfilling their missions with climate change in mind as they reduce pollution; increas...

Here in the United States, one of the most visible actions taken to address climate change is the federal government’s focus on zero-emission vehicles and the supporting infrastructure. This is an area where the government plans to lead by example. Listen as experts from both the public and private sectors discuss the concept of Future Histories, Laws of Zero in planning for an electric vehicle future. Topics covered include: electrifyin...