Welcome To Infrastructure Week 2023
A year ago this week, Accelerator for America Action was honored to take the reins of United for Infrastructure (UFI). UFI and its partners had fought for a decade to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA/BIL), but the work of infrastructure advocacy did not end with the signing of the bill. UFI continues the fight for infrastructure investment in America along with an amazing network of partners and supporters. Every member of the original UFI Steering Committee remains active and engaged in our work, and we are proud to have added two new Committee members - the National League of Cities and North America’s Building Trade Unions. We are also thrilled to welcome back all prior financial supporters who make up our Partnership Network; we literally couldn't do it without you - thank you!
As we kick off Infrastructure Week 2023, I want to offer my sincere gratitude to the many organizations, companies, and advocates that have organized virtual and in-person events in Washington and around the country focused on every sector of infrastructure. I hope everyone can take a moment this week to highlight an infrastructure investment in your community that is important to you and the quality of life in the place you call home.
As the nation continues down the road of IIJA/BIL implementation, UFI will continue telling the story of America's infrastructure - celebrating success and making the case for further investment, facilitating important dialogues on the unique slate of challenges and opportunities this moment in history presents, and continuing to prove that infrastructure works for America!
Thank you for joining us,
Mary Ellen Wiederwohl
President and CEO
Accelerator for America Action
On Friday the White House Kicked Off Infrastructure Week 2023
The White House kicked off Infrastructure Week 2023 on Friday, May 12 with Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu providing the daily press briefing, followed by the release of a White House fact sheet highlighting 18 months of infrastructure progress since President Biden signed the IIJA/BIL.
Dive deeper by exploring the new map on Build.gov that showcases some of the 20,000 projects that have received funding during implementation of the IIJA/BIL.
Happening Today: ASCE Hosts “Evolving Needs for the Infrastructure Workforce”
If you are in Washington, DC today, be sure to attend Evolving Needs for the Infrastructure Workforce at ASCE’s offices near Union Station starting at 10:30 AM. Join expert panelists for a two-part discussion on recruiting and retaining today’s workforce, and growing the pipeline for a digital transformation. Workforce is a critical topic of conversation across the country and the infrastructure sector this year, so do not miss this event. RSVP here.
Happening Tomorrow: “Infrastructure Works for America: Where We Are and the Road Ahead”
Thank you to United for Infrastructure Steering Committee Member, Business Roundtable, for opening your doors and hosting us tomorrow for our marquee event, “Infrastructure Works for America: Where We Are and the Road Ahead.” We expect more than 100 people to be in attendance to hear from this dynamic lineup of national, state, and city leaders, policy experts, and private sector visionaries. We are excited for enlightening conversations on how far we’ve come and, more importantly, where we still need to go.
Happening All Week: Infrastructure Week Calendar of Events
With more than 30 events on the official calendar, there is something happening for everyone this week. Thank you to all the Infrastructure Week participants who stepped up to host a local or national event! From a webinar by Fast Company on the new talent and skills transforming manufacturing, tours of wastewater treatment plants in Chicago, or a ribbon-cutting at the Port of Juneau, Alaska, the calendar features virtual and in-person events happening across the country.
Our United for Infrastructure staff will be stopping by several events in Washington, DC this week, including the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall, Financing the Fight Against Lead in Drinking Water at the Reservoir Center, and Addressing Implementation Challenges at the State and Local Level hosted by Brookings Metro. We’ll be taking photos and sharing our experiences in a recap newsletter later this week, so stay tuned for more.
Are you planning something that is not listed on the official calendar yet? You can still submit! Tell us what you’re planning via the form on this page, and we will post it on the calendar ASAP.
From our Partners
Our work wouldn’t be possible without our Partnership Network. This week we will be showing our appreciation by highlighting their work and impact on our national infrastructure systems. Learn more about their innovative leadership on key infrastructure topics below.
HNTB Making Connections Possible: HNTB leverages the power of infrastructure to connect people, expand opportunity and bridge communities. Through collaboration and a commitment to making sure all voices are heard, we help create a collective, bright future by reimagining the future of transportation and reshaping the future of mobility.
AECOM Without Limits: Road-user technology offers U.S. states alternative to the gas tax: If America is to combat climate change, congestion, and dwindling revenues for its roads, it needs to welcome new models of road-user charging. Read more at aecom.com.
Siemens Ramps Up Government Funding Resources: There is $1.3 trillion in new funding and tax breaks available via the IRA, BIL and CHIPS Act. However, not everyone knows exactly where to start when navigating the application process. At Siemens we have the capabilities to help. We’ve compiled a few tips and best practices to help our customers put the puzzle pieces together. Read them here.
Thank you to our Steering Committee.
Thank you to our Partnership Network.
