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Terex-Sponsored Roundtable Spotlights Crumbling U.S. Infrastructure
“The country’s infrastructure is literally crumbling. Bridges and roads suffer from dire levels of congestion and are in desperate need of restructuring or replacement. Water and waste systems are cracking and leaking. The electric grid and broadband networks can’t handle the demands of a 21st century economy. In fact, our national infrastructure is in such bad shape that the American Society of Civil Engineers recently gave it an overall “D” grade in its 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. In the meantime, gaps imperil public safety, impair economic competitiveness and hinder efforts to give the economy a badly needed boost by creating new jobs.”
So began an article in the July/August issue of CEO Magazine, spotlighting a recent “Rebuilding America” roundtable discussion, sponsored by Terex. Chairman and CEO Ron DeFeo chaired the session, which included CEOs representing various interested U.S.-based companies and organizations.
“We’re living on the vision of our forefathers,” noted Ron. “The real challenge is where’s the vision for the future?”
Learn more about the Roundtable by reading the entire article:
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