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Uniting the infrastructure community at ASCE2027

The conference is all about big ideas and even bigger solutions.

New certification levels up pipeline engineering–water professionals

Founded by ASCE, CEC is the only professional credential developed by civil...

ASCE board invests in the future of civil engineering’s workforce

ASCE has been working on a variety of initiatives and partnerships to...

Explore AccessEngineering for help with real-world projects

Becoming a successful civil engineer means not only being competent in your...

5 key takeaways for reducing claims against engineers on alternative-delivery projects

ASCE’s Committee on Claims Reduction Management recently held a workshop on reducing...

A colony of collaboration: Lessons from the 2025 Biot Conference

Just as Maurice Biot pursued discovery through war and upheaval, our community...

2025: The ASCE year in photos

It was another momentous year at ASCE.

Get to know your 2026 president-elect: Carol Haddock

Members chose Carol Haddock as ASCE's 2026 president-elect.

Moghaddam receives Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award

ASCE has honored Rozbeh Moghaddam with the 2026 Martin S. Kapp Foundation...

ASCE recognizes civil engineers with Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award

ASCE has honored Idil Akin and Surya S.C. Congress with the 2026...

Obituaries

A ‘true champion’ of civil engineering and ASCE, Stu Walesh dies at 84

Stuart G. “Stu” Walesh, an ASCE Distinguished Member with a passion for...

Famed Colombian engineering professor who led university’s growth, Galvis dies at 87

Carlos Angulo Galvis, a pivotal figure in the growth of higher education...

Multiple patent-holding structural engineering researcher Bower dies at 90

John E. “Jack” Bower Jr., a structural engineering researcher who held and...

Geotechnical pioneer Ed Rinne, former ASCE board director from California, dies at 85

Edward E. “Ed” Rinne, a pioneering, well-regarded geotechnical engineer with achievements on...

Former Texas Section president, ASCE board member for Region 6, Schnurbusch dies at 69

David (Dave) M. Schnurbusch, co-founder, president, CEO, and chair of Dallas-based USA...

Water resources engineer known for projects in developing nations, Priest dies at 95

John Elwood Priest, an ASCE life member who dedicated more than 60...

45-year NASA senior aerospace scientist and ASCE life member Chamis dies at 94

Christos Constantinos Chamis, an ASCE life member who joined NASA in 1968...

Popular former Nashville Branch president known for his kindness, Camp dies at 43

Clinton Robert “Clint” Camp, an honored ASCE leader in Tennessee who served...

Expert in seismic bridge engineering for California and elsewhere, Zelinski dies at 85

Ray Zelinski, a highly influential bridge engineer across a 40-year career with...

Longtime ASCE member who readily shared his structural skills, Schmitz dies at 87

William J. “Bill” Schmitz, an active ASCE member well into retirement who...

New fellows

Volkman earns fellows honor from ASCE

Douglas E. Volkman, P.E. F.ASCE, a team and group leader for the...

New ASCE fellows – October 2025

Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.

ASCE recognizes Yarnold with fellow status

Matthew Yarnold has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Grant earns ASCE fellow honors

W. Paul Grant has been named an ASCE Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Avci elevated to ASCE fellow status

Onur Avci has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Mannix elevated to ASCE fellow status

Nicholas Chiocca Mannix has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Agarwal elevated to ASCE fellow status

Puneet Agarwal has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Tjong recognized as new ASCE fellow

Wira Tjong has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Paynter honored as new ASCE fellow

Shayne Paynter has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Pirrotta elevated to ASCE fellow status

Antonina Pirrotta has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Awards

Give your infrastructure a low-salt diet

It’s snow season in a lot of places right now – which means salt season.

Vertical wind turbines poised for boost from engineer’s innovative, efficient design

A new form of vertical axis wind turbine might join the renewable energy mix.

Engineering our water

This issue covers water: stewarding it, purifying it, and recovering from it.

An inverted siphon brought water to 1800s Nevada boomtowns

The Marlette Lake Water System made mining for precious metals feasible.

Seattle waterfront project creates 20-acre urban park

The revitalized downtown area serves as the city’s new ‘front porch.’

Engineers, volunteers converge to restore local access to flood victims

Resilient bridge design is on display as teams rebuild private bridges destroyed...

Anaheim, California, treatment plants remove PFAS from drinking water

The $150 million effort cleaned up the city’s drinking water.

Hydraulic ‘memory’ guides New York City’s Bluebelt program

New York City’s Bluebelt projects work with how water naturally wants to flow.

A piece of American history is home in Philadelphia

The Bicentennial Bell, a gift from England, hangs in a renovated garden.

Imperfection can be a powerful engineering tool

Real-world problems can be chaotic, without a single perfect solution.

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