What’s your Legislative Fly-In infrastructure advocacy success story?
Civil engineers drive progress at ASCE's annual Legislative Fly-In.
Building Strength from the Ground Up
Unstable soils are every builder’s nightmare. When the ground beneath a structure can’t support the load, it leads to excessive settlement, cracking, and project delays that can cost millions. That’s where the Geopier GeoConcrete Column system steps in.
What technology is changing the civil engineering game?
Civil engineers have the opportunity to embrace what’s new.
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Dams & Retaining Structures
Aging US dams pose rising safety risks – how can civil engineers help?
A strong foundation for the future
The 2025 Annual Report details ASCE’s key operational and financial successes.
Community resilience starts with people
The Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit is interesting because it not only...
The urgent need for energy infrastructure improvements
The energy ecosystem must work to expand its capacities and meet needs.
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...
‘America’s First Superhighway’ connected major Pennsylvania cities
The original stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike set a new standard for roads.
How to build a successful internship program
It involves patience, well-executed strategies, and plenty of fun.
Mining technologies dig up resources for life on the moon
Reimagined drills and vacuums could provide astronauts with water, oxygen, and elements...
Lava tubes could make life on the moon possible
The structures, set deep beneath the lunar surface, are safe, efficient, and...
Design of proposed lunar settlement based on human DNA
Lava tube site would feature a double-helix of inflatable structures.
Civil engineers can help make Mars a second home for humanity
The Red Planet has many of the resources in situ that astronauts...
A strong foundation for the future
The 2025 Annual Report details ASCE’s key operational and financial successes.
Expert witnesses should be honest and knowledgeable
Engineering expertise is critical to courts, clients, and the public.
Green recognized with Shortridge Hardesty Award
ASCE has honored Perry S. Green with the 2026 Shortridge Hardesty Award.
ASCE honors civil engineers with Moisseiff Award
ASCE has honored Xiaohu Cheng, Ming Xu, and Chuan He with the 2026 Moisseiff Award.
ASCE awards 3 civil engineers Raymond C. Reese Research Prize
ASCE has honored Sunyong Kim, Yanzhi Yang, and Dan M. Frangopol with...
Qian honored with Francis C. Turner Award
ASCE has honored Sean Qian with the 2026 Francis C. Turner Award.
ASCE recognizes Yin with Frank M. Masters Award
ASCE has honored Yafeng Yin with the 2026 Frank M. Masters Transportation...
Ressler earns Civil Engineering History and Heritage Award
ASCE has honored Stephen J. Ressler with the 2026 Civil Engineering History...
Durham earns Wilbur S. Smith Award
ASCE has honored Stephan Durham with the 2026 Wilbur S. Smith Award.
ASCE ‘over the years’
As ASCE prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, Civil Engineering...
Maine state construction engineer, dispute resolver, and 1990s ASCE Board member Hodgkins dies at 90
John E. Hodgkins, a longtime construction and traffic engineer with the Maine...
Effects of rising groundwater levels due to sea-level rise will be many
Rising sea levels will have consequences beyond shrinking shorelines. For several miles...
Do augmented reality headsets help construction workers – or add more work?
Tests of augmented reality glasses in a real-world construction assembly scenario show...
How digitalization can support aging bridge infrastructure
Transitioning to digital tools for managing life-cycle bridge maintenance provides engineers great...
How to handle toxic hexavalent chromium in water when regulations vary
A known carcinogen, hexavalent chromium leaching into drinking water is a major...
6 AI-integrated systems and their benefits to the construction industry
With the construction industry cautious about adopting artificial intelligence, an analysis of...
Crowdsourcing can boost community resilience during and after hurricanes
Residents who shelter in place during major storms can share real-time hyperlocal...
New soil liquefaction model helps make structures more resilient
Earthquakes increase soils’ potential to break down from a solid to something...
The ‘fast fashion’ trend is adding to microplastic water pollution
Typically made of polyester and other synthetic materials, short-lived and easily discarded...
Think some things will never change? Think again: Why engineers should plan for weather and climate changes
Most civil engineers work with some colleagues or clients who are skeptical...
How much does field rework in construction actually cost?
Fixing site work that fails to meet specifications eats into profits, but...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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Amid AI surge, civil engineers find their roles in a profession that has no room for error
Artificial intelligence tools promise gains for the architecture, engineering, and construction sector, but AI’s rise comes with tough questions. Why does one top engineer advocate for “the right guardrails”?
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Amtrak, USDOT announce progress on New York Penn Station Transformation project
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak officials cite progress, including the selection of a project management service and New Jersey Transit becoming a key partner.
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Ohio, Kentucky officials aim for spring start on $4.4B Brent Spence Bridge project
The price tag for the work package has risen by about $700 million due to increased highway construction costs.
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The top 5 bridges of 2026 – a completely subjective list
It’s time for ASCE’s engineer-humorist Brian Brenner’s annual countdown of the top 5 bridges: “I used the same deeply scientific approach as last year. I polled myself.”
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Traffic jams are worse than ever – experts blame hybrid work, a legacy of the pandemic
A new report reveals post-pandemic traffic congestion is rising sharply, and experts say hybrid work is a key driver. So what are transportation professionals doing about it?
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Chicago agency sues USDOT over paused funding for line extension, modernization projects
The Chicago Transit Authority seeks restoration of nearly $2 billion in federal funding from the Department of Transportation, warning halted projects could affect transit access and economic growth.
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