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Infrastructure investment surges, but inefficiencies squelch ROI

Written by Kristine Hopkins | May 28, 2026 9:34:34 PM
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  • Capital Isn’t Scarce. Predictable Execution Is. 
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  • Trillions are flowing into global infrastructure, but the industry's biggest challenge is no longer access to capital. It’s converting that capital into predictable financial outcomes.

    As inflation, elevated interest rates, AI expansion, and energy demand intensify competition for investment, expectations around execution, timing, and returns are rising.

    At the same time, infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly interdependent. Data centers already consume an estimated 2–3% of U.S. electricity, with projections approaching 9% by 2030. As grid constraints, financing pressure, and execution complexity grow, inefficiencies that were once absorbed are becoming materially visible in cash flow, project timelines, and ROI.

    Download the full article to learn:

    • -Why infrastructure inefficiencies are becoming a capital efficiency problem, not just an operational one
    • -How gaps between field execution, billing, and financial systems contribute to billions in lost productivity each year
    • -Why operators and capital providers are aligning around the need for consistent, verifiable execution data
    • -How leading organizations are reducing friction, improving predictability, and strengthening financial performance through better execution visibility