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What Is America’s Infrastructure Cost Problem?

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Navigating Infrastructure Complexities

This chapter explores the challenges of managing large infrastructure projects, emphasizing the crucial role of consultants in areas like the New York City subway expansion and California's high-speed rail. It examines the inefficiencies caused by inadequate staffing and complex procurement regulations, illustrating how these factors can drive up costs. The discussion also highlights potential reforms and policy ideas aimed at streamlining processes and improving project outcomes.

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