by Vance Tan | Oct 10, 2018
Through their role in supporting many of society’s critical functions, infrastructure systems have the ability to influence future development, both in positive and negative ways. With global infrastructure investment needs estimated to be $97 trillion by 2040,1 the...
by Vance Tan | Oct 2, 2018
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Over the past four decades, the concept of sustainable development has become an increasingly central theme of...
by Vance Tan | Sep 20, 2018
Solid waste management (SWM) decision makers are under increasing pressure to implement strategies that are both cost effective and environmentally sound. Consequently, SWM has developed into a highly complex systemic planning problem and analytical tools are needed...
by Vance Tan | Sep 3, 2018
The National Infrastructure Systems Model (NISMOD) is the first national system-of-systems long-term planning tool for infrastructure systems, including energy, transport, water, waste and digital communications. The tool has reached a stage of maturity to attract a...
by Vance Tan | Jul 23, 2018
The first National Infrastructure Assessment sets out the Commission’s plan of action for the country’s infrastructure over the next 10-30 years. Infrastructure can inspire confidence and growth. But long term projects require a long-term vision, lasting plans, and...
