What civil engineers are reading this week

• Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota

  These “hyperscale data centers,” or “hyperscalers,” are designed to handle immense computing demands and are often operated by tech giants. 

• ASCE’s 2025 election ballot boasts experienced leadership

  The official nominees for ASCE 2026 president-elect are in. Learn more about Carol Haddock and Kenneth Rosenfield, who are vying for the role.

• Final lead line rule conjures memories of Flint saga and criticality of trust

  With the clock ticking and the race on to replace all U.S. lead service lines by 2037, the Flint, Michigan, crisis is a stark reminder of how we got here and what needs to happen next.

• Mysterious drones are flying over New Jersey at night

  Authorities can't (or won't) explain why large drones have repeatedly been sighted by Jersey residents.

• How artificial intelligence will reshape work for civil engineers, those in related professions

  Certain AI-powered models have been around for years, but engineers only recently began to rely on such systems for day-to-day work. That reliance is expected to increase.

• NASA radar detects abandoned site of secret Cold War project in Greenland – a ‘city under the ice’

  Camp Century was built in 1959 and advertised as a U.S. research site, but it also hosted a clandestine missile facility.