Civil engineering salaries continue to climb
Infrastructure money is flowing, demand for talent is high, and, according to the recently released ASCE 2023 Salary Report, civil engineering salaries continue to rise.
Geopier MythBusters: Ground improvement edition
Let's dispel two rumors about Geopier circulating in the design-build world: that Geopier systems cannot be used in soft clays and organic soils, and that Geopier is not cost effective on small projects.
Then and Now: Crossrail’s 42 km of tunnels prioritized archaeological discovery
The project embedded archaeology support directly into the schedule and costs.
Technology: ‘Deep Sleep’ takes underground construction to extreme depths
Race car sculpture combines awe with engineering excellence
Sea views highlighted in Foster + Partners Qingdao tower design
The waterfront tower boasts a pedestrian plaza and triple-height clubhouse.
Urban heat islands’ effects extend underground too
How changing underground temperatures are causing unexpected ground deformation.
Is low- to no-carbon cement the future of construction?
C-Crete Technologies has unveiled a portland-cement-free mix.
Book offers 'manifesto' for inclusive transportation
Guidance seeks to repair communities divided by transportation infrastructure.
Nearing its centennial, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium gets a face-lift
The $500 million transformation includes a new entrance and exhibition space.
Then and Now: Crossrail’s 42 km of tunnels prioritized archaeological discovery
The project embedded archaeology support directly into the schedule and costs.
A 3D-printed habitat is home for yearlong 'missions to Mars'
As a functional analog habitat, the 1,700 sq ft structure, known as...
Smart building in Chicago showcases innovative design, inside and out
Sophisticated engineering and technological integration are on display in this groundbreaking office...
Technology: ‘Deep Sleep’ takes underground construction to extreme depths
Abandoned Welsh slate mine is transformed with 1,375 ft deep cabins.
Former airport to become a massive park in Athens, Greece
The “generational project” will extend from the Greek coastline into the city.
Behind the scenes of the new Cities of the Future film
In episode 150 of ASCE Plot Points, Lee talks about his work...
ASCE elevates Arch to fellow status
Garth A. Arch has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Gopu honored as new ASCE fellow
Vijaya “VJ” Gopu has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
HDR senior bridge engineer recognized by ASCE
Ying Tan has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Haider honored as ASCE fellow
Syed Waqar Haider has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Webster earns ASCE fellow status
Donald Webster has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE honors Patel as new fellow
Narendra A. Patel has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE elevates Delaware professor to fellow status
Monique Hite Head has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
INDUSTRY NEWS: Building Enclosure Expert Alex Kosis Joins SGH
Mr. Kosis expands the firm’s presence in Denver and the U.S. Mountain Region.
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Will artificial intelligence transform civil engineering?
Artificial intelligence has powerful potential to help civil engineers solve problems that traditional computing hasn't figured out. What are the practical challenges slowing its application?
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Legislation introduced to ensure electric vehicles pay into Highway Trust Fund
Currently, the fund is supported by gasoline taxes. EVs do not contribute, yet because they're typically heavier than gas-powered vehicles, they add more wear and tear to roads and bridges.
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Not merely a surface issue: Urban heat islands’ effects extend underground too
A study addresses the long-ignored underground effects of the phenomena. How does the linear relationship between the temperatures of underground structures and surface temperatures affect engineers?
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White House opens applications for nearly $10B in funding to improve nation’s bridges
Bridge grants are part of the administration’s Investing in America agenda that is rebuilding America’s infrastructure and creating good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
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The future is here: Concrete without portland cement
As companies race to develop concrete with a lower carbon impact, one has unveiled a portland-cement-free mix that it used for the first time in the seismic retrofit of a 120-year-old historic building.
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The new US climate corps wants you
President Joe Biden’s new program is expected to hire 20,000 people in its first year for renewable energy projects and ecological restoration.
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