What a U.S. Aircraft Carrier Can Teach Us About Sustainable Infrastructure And sometimes, the most powerful lessons come from unexpected places. The Case: A $13 Billion Ship — and a Basic System Failure The USS Gerald R. Ford , one of the most advanced and expensive ships ever built, represents the peak of modern engineering. Yet, despite its cutting-edge technology, it has faced repeated operational challenges — not from weapons systems or navigation — but from something far more...