Small changes can amount to big differences. There are some easy ones that governments can make to collaborate successfully with developers.

Zero harm should be the ultimate safety goal for any operation or organization. By doing more right things right—and doing them consistently—we believe it can be achieved.

Mining and mineral processing have traditionally been slow to collaborate, hesitant to change. No longer. The Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group is bringing the sector together to develop much-needed guidelines and practices.

The whole world is working to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. The steel industry is stepping up too, finding new ways to curb energy consumption and become more environmentally sustainable.

Wind farms are designed to generate power for as much as 20 or 30 years. So even small improvements in production can mean big financial wins for owners.

Participation agreements make sure local communities aren't sidelined when new mines or processing operations start to produce material benefits. But developers need to do more if they want to leave a lasting, positive legacy.

How can decision makers in the government and private sector strengthen the resiliency of infrastructure? What guidelines can they follow to plan for future uncertainties?

Typically, master plans for ports tend to focus on the physical requirements needed to meet the demands of the market. There are three critical factors that planners should bear in mind when considering options for new ones.

In construction, poor or ineffective risk management can mean trouble. Always, the goal must be surety of outcome—no surprises.

By closing the water infrastructure gap, the United States could gain $220 billion in annual economic activity. Additional investments in water and wastewater infrastructure could mean 1.3 million high-quality, above-average-paying jobs.