There are big ideas aplenty in our lineup: Is the permitting and regulatory environment really about to get friendlier? Can a new bill deliver federal funding to help offset the loss of IIJA? Are we ready to change how we approach workforce development? Add a comprehensive look at the water sector from those in it and a story on how to grow public transit use and we’re covering a lot of ground—and that’s before we get into the $1 billion problem of copper theft.

— Geert De Lombaerde