Are civil engineers ready for cyberspace?
Infrastructure is behind in cybersecurity, but things are changing.
Inside Hurricane Harvey: ASCE president-elect recalls navigating Houston crisis
Carol Haddock was a key Houston decision-maker as the storm struck.
I don’t stamp work. Should I still get my P.E.?
Stamping work isn't the only benefit of a P.E. license.
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Technical region director race highlights ASCE election entering finals days of voting5
Infrastructure Resilience
System-of-systems method can bring cities resilient infrastructure, report finds
A strong foundation for the future
The 2025 Annual Report details ASCE’s key operational and financial successes.
The urgent need for energy infrastructure improvements
The energy ecosystem must work to expand its capacities and meet needs.
Community resilience starts with people
The Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit is interesting because it not only...
Sustained infrastructure investment is crucial, engineers and legislators say
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set the tone to keep America safe.
Wired up: Broadband makes splash in infrastructure report card debut
Broadband’s inclusion reflects its importance. And it started strong with a C+.
5 key takeaways from the ‘2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure’
The all-time best C cumulative grade is a good indicator that the...
Infrastructure report card numbers are telling; what do they say about your sector?
It’s the best-ever overall grade, but that C barely scratches the surface.
2025 Report Card emphasizes need for sustained investment
The 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gave the U.S. an overall...
Empowering energy infrastructure for tomorrow
In this ASCE Interchange Live, Michael Miller, vice president of engineering services...
Philadelphia project reconnects its downtown to the waterfront
The endeavor features a new pedestrian bridge and a park that span a major interstate.
Two New England towns enhanced transportation with ‘complete corridors’
The roadway infrastructure projects balanced safety improvements and historical conservation. ...
An earthen embankment collapses, causes major chaos on Wyoming’s Teton Pass
The construction manager/general contractor process made design and construction a more seamless...
Multi-interstate overhaul in Louisville expands traffic capacity, improves safety
The engineering solutions employed through a best-value design-build method ensured the project...
Seattle feels the rush of hydropower
A timber crib dam marked the city’s first attempt at a municipally run utility.
What happened when an engineer had confidence beyond his competence?
Public safety should be paramount for all involved in an engineering project.
Engineers should understand proper planning and risk avoidance
Delivering work on time and within budget is critical for successful projects.
Soil-strengthening techniques are gaining momentum
Industry is partnering with researchers to develop these microbial processes.
What volunteers are doing to help mentor the next generation of leaders
Want more engineers, designers, builders? Teach students about the industry.
D’Antonio voted in as 2027 ASCE president-elect
ASCE voters have elected Rossana D'Antonio, P.E., G.E., ENV SP, F.ASCE, as...
Technical region director race highlights ASCE election entering finals days of voting
The ballot this year includes two nominees vying for a spot on...
Wigger recognized as new ASCE fellow
Michael S. Wigger has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Shah recognized as new ASCE fellow
Vatsal A. Shah has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Sepeda elevated to ASCE fellow status
Greg Sepeda has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Cataño-Lopera earns ASCE fellow honors
Yovanni Cataño-Lopera has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Sadek recognized as new ASCE fellow
Fahim Sadek has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Katz honored as new ASCE fellow
Bryan J. Katz has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Huang elevated to ASCE fellow status
Gordon Huang has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Heintz recognized as new ASCE fellow
Jon Heintz has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
New framework makes wildfire risk management more effective
Probability-based methods capture the many ways a wildfire might unfold, say researchers,...
Integrating surveying technologies on megaprojects helps minimize risks
Coordinating surveying tools such as LiDAR, drones, and 3D laser scanning helps...
Accounting for the human factor in water system cybersecurity
Interviews with 15 cybersecurity professionals who monitor water facilities in Spain explore...
Limiting dust exposure to make modern underground coal mining safer
How close are we to achieving dust-free working conditions for below-ground coal...
Does zipper merging – with encouragement – really improve traffic flow?
Asking drivers to take turns merging into a single lane works and...
New, green way to reduce natural wastewater systems’ nitrogen: Plant poplar trees
Placed around smaller, nature-based wastewater treatment systems, poplar trees successfully remove nitrogen...
What’s the best stud locations for ultra-high performance concrete bridge elements?
Shear testing on two different arrangements of steel studs shows how groupings...
From plastic waste to building insulator: Injecting used polystyrene into mortar blocks
Not only are block mortar’s thermal and acoustic insulation properties enhanced with...
Enhance building efficiency by focusing on the water-energy links
A building’s water and energy needs are more intertwined than many engineers...
A path to issuing more accurate tsunami warnings after an earthquake
With tsunamis so random after earthquakes, researchers say forecasts would improve by...
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AI, data centers drive surge in US energy demand as engineers work to keep pace
The U.S. energy sector faces unprecedented demand, a big reason why its grade dropped on ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. “AI has completely changed the landscape,” a civil engineer says.
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Acclaimed author of ‘The Way Things Work’ signs as an ASCE2027 keynote speaker
David Macaulay, renowned for his whimsically illustrated images detailing how things are constructed and function, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at ASCE2027, coming in March to Philadelphia.
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Environmental engineers reshape understanding of airborne pollution particles
“Airborne particles behave more like an M&M candy. The inside and the outside have a very different chemistry,” say Virginia Tech researchers in a finding that upends past thinking.
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California picks firms' joint venture for $3.5B high-speed rail job
A Kiewit-Stacy Witbeck-Herzog team will construct the 119-mile section running partway between Bakersfield and Merced under a scaled-back plan to get trains running by 2033.
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England’s Environment Agency backs nature-based solutions as a formal water resilience tool
A new policy paper formalizes the agency’s support for catchment-scale interventions, setting expectations for English water companies and regional planners facing growing climate pressures.
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Why digital twin expertise is becoming essential in the civil engineering profession
Mastering digital twins has become crucial for civil engineers. Learn about a new program offering a strong foundation in the data and software aspects of the booming technology.
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