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The Institute has eight standing committees, called Councils, each of which is chaired by a member of the CI board. Each Council has a number of technical committees reporting to it, which collect information on various technical and industry issues and disseminate it to the ASCE and CI membership.
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ASCE Collaborate is an online collaborative platform to connect and engage ASCE members. It provides a dynamic members-only community to network, collaborate and share. You can share ideas, discuss challenges, post questions, search for other members, and much more. Join a discussion today!
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ASCE's new Construction Engineering Certificate Program will provide the fundamental skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to take a leadership role in construction project management.
In these 6-week courses, you'll be taught from the unique insight and knowledge of a master's level instructor who is highly experienced in construction engineering: Douglas D. Gransberg, Ph.D., P.E., FRICS, M.ASCE and Nils J. Gransberg.
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CI produces many publications including standards, manuals of practice, committee reports, books, and journals. These books and standards, as well as others published by ASCE, help CI members stay current with industry changes.
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Rebar Cage Construction and Safety
Rebar Cage Construction and Safety: Best Practices presents guidelines for the safe handling of steel reinforcing-bar (rebar) cages throughout the design, fabrication, and erection process. The focus is on rebar cages used for large, cast-in-place concrete columns in a variety of settings, including bridge piers, elevated highway sections, and high-rise buildings. Continue Reading
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The first of this month marked the start of my term as President of the ASCE Construction Institute (and my birthday - quite the present!). When I stepped into the role of Vice President exactly one year earlier, the world was a very different place....Read More >>
The Construction Institute is pleased to announce its recent Board elections for the term beginning in October 2020.Construction Institute BoardDaniel Richard Cook, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE, PresidentJames Galligan Starling, P.E., M.ASCE, Vice...Read More >>
This fall, my term as the chair for Construction Institute's (CI) Student Days will come to an end. For three wonderful years, I have had the honor of progressing from Student Days planner to leading the Young Professional's Council (YPC) and...Read More >>
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it continues to wreak havoc on industries-some more than others. In early 2020, COVID-19 impacted the construction industry in a major way. Most construction projects came to a halt and no further information was...Read More >>
Whether you are interested in volunteering once or on a recurring basis, remotely or in person, as an CI member, you can dedicate your time and expertise to a cause that is important to you.
As a member of CI, you have the opportunity to participate on up to two of these committees.
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Students are chosen to participate in Student Days through a competitive application process. If your application is accepted, you will be invited to participate in the event, and your attendance will be subsidized by the Construction Institute of ASCE.
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