Infrastructure

Oct 15 2014

14 Reasons Why We Need to Invest in Our Infrastructure

Photo courtesy sofafort via Flickr America’s continued failure to seriously invest in rebuilding our transportation infrastructure is costing us jobs and putting our global competitiveness at...
Oct 15 2014
Press Release Infrastructure

No Reason to Wait: Rebuild Now to Save American Competitiveness

Invest in Transportation Infrastructure to Support 2.48 Million Jobs Washington, D.C. — Washington’s piecemeal approach to investing in the nation’s decaying transportation...
Sep 18 2014
Blog

A Case of History Repeating Itself

Does this story sound familiar? An aging bridge in a region where earthquakes are common is in need of major repair. In an attempt to save money, government officials opt to hire a company based in...
Sep 18 2014
Blog

A Case of History Repeating Itself

The Johnson Street Bridge pictured in June 2011. | Photo by Flickr user rapaterso. Does this story sound familiar? An aging bridge in a region where earthquakes are common is in need of major repair....
Sep 17 2014
Blog

Manufacturing Takes Center Stage at Department of Energy Summit

But is the coordinated policy plan manufacturing needs being prepared?
Sep 16 2014
Blog

Congress, We Need a Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Plan

Tappan Zee Bridge, Interstate 87, New York | Photo via Flickr. Congress is back in Washington, D.C. this week. And while time is running out on the 113th Congress, it seems long-term infrastructure...
Sep 15 2014
Blog

Supporting the Next Wave of Manufacturing Innovation

Welcome to the new Made in America hub, powered by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM). There’s a new buzz around American manufacturing: job gains, an energy advantage, amazing...
Sep 09 2014

Public and Private Sectors Come Together to Promote Infrastructure Investment

Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Transportation via Flickr   It’s a start. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx are among those headlining...
Aug 19 2014

If America Won’t Invest in America’s Infrastructure, China Will

China’s high-speed rail system is the most heavily used in the world, with 1.3 million daily riders. | Flickr Creative Commons Here at the Alliance for American Manufacturing, we’ve...
Aug 14 2014

Improving Our Railways: A Key Part of Rebuilding America

Darkroom Daze | Flickr Investing in our infrastructure is vital to creating and supporting manufacturing jobs. But infrastructure investment also is key to ensuring America remains competitive with...