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July/August 2026 print issue

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Softly lit rendering shows side-by-side industrial pipelines sunk into a trench within a construction corridor. An urban cityscape is in the background.

Civil Engineering magazine July/August 2026

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Features

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Houston’s big bet on big water pipes

The projects have added over 300 miles of major transmission lines since 2011, helping the city convert from groundwater to surface water.

Houston’s big bet on big water pipes
Photo shows the installation of a sewage drainage system at construction site.
San Antonio sewer project navigates environmentally sensitive corridor

Creative design strategies, sound geotechnical investigations, and coordinated stakeholder engagement brought this complex effort to fruition.

San Antonio sewer project navigates environmentally sensitive corridor
An aerial photograph shows major red-brick academic buildings at UNC Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte learns about its water system through a digital twin

The technology is a living tool that will improve with use, enabling the system to operate at an optimal level.

UNC Charlotte learns about its water system through a digital twin
Picture shows a large-diameter pipe in the soil. To the left are three tractors used to dig out the earth.
A new transmission line will loop through Metro Atlanta’s dense environment

The large-diameter water main will enhance system reliability and operational flexibility, bolstering resilience.

A new transmission line will loop through Metro Atlanta’s dense environment
A view of the lake downstream. The water is still and reflects the tree line on the opposite bank. A line of trees is in the foreground next to the water’s edge.
A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment

A new inverted siphon and upgraded piping are buried beneath a popular water recreation spot.

A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment
An aerial photograph shows coastal San Diego with a multitude of homes, commercial buildings, boats, as well as beachfront and water.
How San Diego weaved a large-diameter pipe through congested urban areas

The transmission line extension project is meant to improve water service to the city’s coastal areas.

How San Diego weaved a large-diameter pipe through congested urban areas

Departments

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HISTORY LESSON

Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Bridge rose above the drama

Spanning the Delaware River, the bridge eased commuter woes.

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
A QUESTION OF ETHICS

A commitment to zero tolerance requires courage

Doing what you are told is never a defense for failing to report fraud.

A 3D illustration shows a crane holding part of a house frame in the air. Next to the crane is the rest of the frame, assembled.
TECHNOLOGY

Modular construction could ease America’s housing crisis

The method ushers in a new digital era for home building.

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GIVING BACK

New bridge in eastern Rwanda brings lasting benefits to locals

The crossing will help isolated communities reach schools and hospitals.

Photo of Supreme Court facade by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash
THE LAW

Practitioners should flag contract inconsistencies before submitting bids

All construction documents should be viewed as a whole, not in isolation.

Photo by Sara Kurig on Unsplash
WISH I'D KNOWN

Asking questions can lead to insights and understanding

Inquiring demonstrates your experience, not your inexperience.

There are four images on the picture. The first shows a crumpled piece of pager. The second the crumpled paper transformed into another shape. The third shows a swan, and the fourth shows the bird taking flight. These images represent evolution, transformation, innovation, and creativity.
PRESIDENT'S NOTE

Advancing the workforce

Transforming education and attracting talent are long-term commitments.

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