http://www.sigir.mil/hardlessons/pdfs/Hard_Lessons_Report.pdf

Presents a chronological history of the Iraq reconstruction program from mid-2002 through the fall of 2008 and concludes with lessons learned. Argues that the program failed in its attempt to rebuild the infrastructure of Iraq but succeeded in creating a strong security force. Also argues that the $50 billion program was not riddled with fraud but many dollars were wasted. From the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.

http://www.hrmpo.org/Documents/Reports/2008/RegionalBridgeStudyFinalReport.pdf

Looks at various issues regarding bridges in Hampton Roads including a summary of regional bridges, bridge inspections and ratings, structurally deficient bridges, and bridge funding projects. From the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Organization

http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/wir2008_en.pdf

Reports that world foreign direct investment rose to a record level of $1.8 trillion. Examines the ways transnational corporations can contribute to meeting the challenge of maintaining and improving infrastructure in developing countries. From the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34567_20080709.pdf

Describes the wide variety of public-private highway-transit partnerships but focuses on two: leasing of existing public sector infrastructure to the private sector and the building, leasing and owning of new infrastructure by private entities. Includes among prominent examples of new partnerships the Northern Virginia I-495 HOT Lanes. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/91xx/doc9135/05-16-Infrastructure.pdf

Reviews the condition and adequacy of the public infrastructure, including surface, air and water transportation networks, energy, water, and telecommunications utilities, and dams and schools. Provides data on current public investments, reviews possible future investments as proposed by various entities, and discusses issues and options related to the federal role in helping the nation meet its infrastructure needs. From the Congressional Budget Office.

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/91xx/doc9167/05-08-Capital.pdf

Study paper which analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a separate capital budget at the federal level. Also examines implementation issues including options for defining capital spending. From the Congressional Budget Office

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr_166.pdf

Describes the August 1, 2007 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, evaluates the effectiveness of the emergency response teams, and concludes with lessons learned. From the U.S. Fire Administration of the Department of Homeland Security.

http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2008/080115.html

Press release on safety recommendation directing government officials to conduct load capacity checks to verify that the stress levels on all structural elements in highway bridges meet design requirements when modifications may cause increased stresses. Includes link to safety letter and Federal Highway Administration interim report on the August 2007 bridge collapse in Minneapolis. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/cwns/2004rtc/toc.htm

Released in January 2008, the 14th national survey on pollution control capital investment needs estimates that spending of $205 billion is required for upgrading wastewater treatment and collection systems, correcting sewer overflows, and managing stormwater. From the Environmental Protection Agency.

http://www.transportationfortomorrow.org/final_report/pdf/final_report.pdf

Offers a plan for reforming the nation's surface transportation system including ideas for increasing investments, fixing infrastructure, and refocusing federal transportation programs. Large, slow-loading file. From the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/sr197.pdf

Examines the relationship between restoration of buildings, utilities and other infrastructure and the peace process in conflict-torn countries. From the U.S. Institute of Peace.