Post Tagged with: "Paul Gagliardo"

Water Week presser puts policy progress in perspective

Water Week presser puts policy progress in perspective

Washington Report, Water Finance, Water Management June 4, 2026 at 11:05 am

During Water Week 2026 in April, a press conference at the National Press Club brought together leading water experts, policymakers, financiers, utility leaders and innovators to examine U.S. water infrastructure policy. The event was hosted by BPR, sponsored by ASTERRA and moderated by Paul Gagliardo,Read More

Bid Docs and Product Specs

Bid Docs and Product Specs

Condition Assessment, Rehab & Replacement May 28, 2025 at 9:15 am

Riverside Rehab Demonstrates Why They Are Critical Project Components By Paul Gagliardo In public works construction, bid documents are critical as they define the project scope, requirements, evaluation criteria and products to be used. Creating accurate and complete bid documents and product specifications allows theRead More

Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell one of the largest damns in USA, Utah

Soil Moisture Analysis to Manage Risks in Earthen Dams and Levees

Water Management September 5, 2024 at 7:05 am

By Paul Gagliardo The world’s dams and levees are essential infrastructure used to store water, control flooding, provide recreation and generate power. Dams and levee networks are designated as critical infrastructure and over their expected life exposed to multiple hazards, including flooding, storm surge, erosion, debrisRead More

Using Vendor Benchmark Data to Determine a Cost-Effective Leak Detection Program

Using Vendor Benchmark Data to Determine a Cost-Effective Leak Detection Program

Water Finance, Water Loss, Water Management May 28, 2024 at 8:20 am

By Paul Gagliardo The typical municipal procurement process utilizes the age old “low bid” process. A detailed specification is created, and vendors provide a sealed bid. The low bid wins and the agency hopes it gets what it really wants. This works with static productsRead More

Satellite Leak Detection: A Data-Driven Business Case Analysis

Satellite Leak Detection: A Data-Driven Business Case Analysis

Condition Assessment, Water Loss, Water Management April 11, 2019 at 9:42 am

By Paul Gagliardo Water utilities are constantly looking for new technologies and tools to ensure potable water is produced and delivered in a cost effective and safe manner. Due to aging linear underground assets, transmission and distribution pipelines, utilities must invest a significant amount of moneyRead More