Frank Schipper: Infracide
Infrastructures have provided many societal benefits that have made life as we know it more pleasant than it used to be. But many people don't realize that our history of infrastructure is written in blood.
People are hardly aware of the myriad of infrastructures underneath their feet: sewers, electricity cables, gas pipes, water pipes, fuel pipes… What is more worrisome is that the people in charge of these systems are equally oblivious. more
Companies in the utility sector often form strategic alliances to cope with ongoing changes, such as increased competition. These alliances can help partners to build a stronger market position. Governments, however, are often suspicious of alliances. more
On the 12th of January bridges were built between researchers and infrastructure professionals. more
Want to get to know about the Asset Management of the Next Generation? Follow our masterclass next Wednesday, 13th of January! more
The board, the researchers and the programme bureau would like to wish everyone happy holidays and a very "connecting" new year! more