As the stewards of society's physical infrastructure, civil engineers must lead the next shift in sustainable planning, design and construction. Here's how ASCE defines sustainability: A set of environmental, economic and social conditions in which all of society has the capacity and opportunity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitely without degrading the quantity, quality or availability of natural, economic, and social resources. 2011 ASCE Sustainability Report
Policies Relevant to Sustainability
ASCE's Sustainability Action Plan
Committee on Sustainability
Policies Related to Sustainability
Sustainability Action Plan
Conducted every four years, the National Climate Assessment is a key resource for understanding and communicating climate change science and its effects across the United States. Its findings influence federal science priorities and are used by U.S. engineers, citizens, communities, and businesses as they create more sustainable and environmentally sound plans for the nation’s future. From Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, civil engineers have an opportunity to review the draft 2013 assessment. You will get an advance look at its findings and be able to make recommendations for its improvement, including any additional research needed. Find out how and where you can act now to provide your input to this influential federal report.
The Society offers a host of resources to help civil engineers plan and execute with sustainability in mind, and supports other professional groups pursuing the same objectives.
Read sustainability articles from past and current issues of Civil Engineering magazine
Planning Infrastructure to Save America
Groundbreaking 'Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering' Course Now Available
Guide to ASCE Sustainability Development Publications
Help promote sustainability via local ASCE groups or through our national efforts. Guidelines for Sections, Branches and Student Chapters The Sacramento and National Capital Sections are among those which have launched their own sustainability initiatives.
Engineers Forum on Sustainability
• Help showcase sustainable projects – submit a worthy one you know for inclusion in our library of sustainability profiles. Fill in a brief online form Visit the library of profiles
• Join and build an all-new Sustainability community in myASCE with other members who share the commitment. myASCE Sustainability group
• Make the case at the local level by launching an initiative that attracts community attention. Guidelines and examples