Materials and methods are ever-changing. But perhaps the most valuable future asset infrastructure teams and professionals need to prioritize is more human.
As in humans – the actual engineers doing the actual work.
The workforce of the future is an ever-changing proposition too, because as the world changes rapidly so too do the skillsets that future infrastructure professionals will need.
“The future workforce and practice” is one of seven topical themes shaping the program for ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience.
ASCE2027 is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together subject-matter experts from all across the infrastructure space, March 1-5, 2027, in Philadelphia.
Registration for ASCE2027 opens later this summer. In the meantime, here’s a “Further Reading” on future workforce topics list to help you prepare.
How and why civil engineers must adapt to a global marketplace
The 21st-century civil engineer operates in an increasingly global market in which his or her firm might open new offices around the world to provide services domestically or internationally, design projects with help from multiple offices in various countries, offer interested employees the chance to work in other countries on a short- or long-term basis, or achieve other goals by operating in international locations.
Engineering’s workforce challenges signal need for a ‘culture’ shift
“Engineers love to figure things out, to have a pathway, to know where they’re going,” said Jessice Krueger, water resources engineer and ASCE leader. “And when you get to a point where there’s not a clear roadmap for the next decision to make, I think that’s when folks struggle with what to do next.
People powered: Building your resilient engineering team
As the civil engineering profession has evolved, expectations on infrastructure teams have increased. However, the ways in which those teams have been supported haven’t necessarily evolved at the same pace.
The top 5 technical skills civil engineers need
Logic suggests that there are two main ways to help solve the civil engineering workforce crisis: attract more civil engineers and better train the ones you have to work more effectively.
Feed Your Brain
ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together subject-matter experts from all across the infrastructure space, March 1-5, 2027, in Philadelphia. So, yes, we know you’re excited about the Philly cheesesteaks, but ASCE2027 also is the perfect place to satisfy your appetite for learning.
Technical deep dives. Infrastructure expertise. Come feast!
Learn more about ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience.
