Approved by the Infrastructure and Research Policy Committee on January 14, 2026
Approved by the Public Policy and Practice Committee on January 28, 2026
Adopted by the Board of Direction on July 21, 2026
Policy
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) may, at the Society level, endorse or oppose specific infrastructure projects only when the proposed project has national or global implications. This policy does not prohibit ASCE Regions, Sections, or Branches, from independent action at a local level. However, a position taken at a local level does not imply endorsement by or opposition at the Society level.
Issue
The allocation of funding for infrastructure projects is often competitive and can be influenced by non-technical (political) considerations. Because of ASCE’s reputation for professional integrity, technical expertise, and objective evaluation, its endorsement or opposition can carry significant weight in public and policy discussions. As a result, a request for ASCE to take a position on specific projects may arise.
Rationale
Endorsement or opposition of a project by ASCE may imply the support of its full membership. ASCE has a broad and varied membership that may have differing stances on specific projects. Therefore, ASCE’s endorsement of, or opposition to, a project is only be undertaken for infrastructure projects with national or global implications.
This policy has worldwide application.
ASCE Policy Statement 404
First Approved in 1992