What civil engineers are reading this week

• ASCE urges Congress to fully fund surface transportation reauthorization

  With many programs set to expire in September 2026, ASCE is calling on lawmakers to sustain investment at least at levels established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted in 2021. 

• Vote for ASCE president-elect and more on this year’s ballot

  The 2025 ballot includes an annual slate of director and governor races as well as a proposed change to consolidate ASCE’s member grades into a single one. Executive Director Tom Smith explains.

• Deciphering how concrete can heal itself

   A novel method for concrete to mend its own cracks could prevent structural failures and save lives.

• Celebrating excellence: ASCE welcomes 2025 class of distinguished members

  See the 11 members receiving “distinguished” status at this year’s convention in Seattle. Want to nominate somebody to be honored as a member of the class of 2026? Learn how.

• Failed Soviet spacecraft could crash to Earth this week – here's where it might hit

  Where will the failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 land when it crashes to Earth in the coming week? Most major cities are in the potential crash zone – but the odds of a direct strike are slim.

• UK sees 4th straight month of construction decline

  All three broad categories of the industry – house building, civil engineering, and commercial construction – remain in decline, the latest monthly survey of construction purchasing managers finds.