US school infrastructure stuck at D+ as advocates push for more investment
ASCE’s infrastructure report card cites $85 billion school funding gap.
Vinyl Chloride Review Could Reshape Pipe Material Standards
The EPA's review of vinyl chloride, a carcinogen and key building block of PVC, carries implications for material selection and long-term infrastructure planning.
Passive design significantly reduces indoor water use, pilot program demonstrates
The program shows consumer belt-tightening isn’t the only way to conserve water.
Young civil engineers should not fear taking chances, veteran leader advises
New ASCE book explores opportunities for circular economy principles in wastewater management
Uniting the infrastructure community at ASCE2027
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A strong foundation for the future
The 2025 Annual Report details ASCE’s key operational and financial successes.
The urgent need for energy infrastructure improvements
The energy ecosystem must work to expand its capacities and meet needs.
Community resilience starts with people
The Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit is interesting because it not only...
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...
How San Diego weaved a large-diameter pipe through congested urban areas
The transmission line extension project is meant to improve water service to...
A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment
A new inverted siphon and upgraded piping are buried beneath a popular...
A new transmission line will loop through Metro Atlanta’s dense environment
The large-diameter main will enhance system reliability and operational flexibility, bolstering resilience....
UNC Charlotte learns about its water system through a digital twin
The technology is a living tool that will improve with use, enabling...
San Antonio sewer project navigates environmentally sensitive corridor
Creative design strategies, sound geotechnical investigations, and coordinated stakeholder engagement brought this...
Houston's big bet on big water pipes
The projects have added over 300 miles of major transmission lines since...
A commitment to zero tolerance requires courage
Doing what you are told is never a defense for failing to report fraud.
Asking questions can lead to insights and understanding
Inquiring demonstrates your experience, not your inexperience.
Practitioners should flag contract inconsistencies before submitting bids
All construction documents should be viewed as a whole, not in isolation.
Modular construction could ease America's housing crisis
The method ushers in a new digital era for home building.
AI pioneer, expert announced as an ASCE2027 keynote
Ayanna Howard has been announced as a keynote speaker at ASCE2027: The...
Former ASCE executive director Edward Pfrang, who led the Hyatt Regency collapse probe, dies at 96
Edward O. Pfrang, former executive director of ASCE from 1983 through 1995,...
Geo-structural engineer serving Chicago region for six decades, Gill dies at 94
Safdar Ali Gill, a geo-structural engineer whose career began in West Pakistan...
Civil engineers honored with William H. Wisely American Civil Engineer Award
ASCE has honored Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, Erin M. Steever, and Berrin Tansel...
Zekkos recognized as new ASCE fellow
Dimitrios Zekkos has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Leite honored with Peurifoy Construction Research Award
ASCE has honored Fernanda Leite with the 2026 Peurifoy Construction Research Award.
Civil engineers receive Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize
ASCE has honored Irfan Abid, Terry W. Sturm, Bruce W. Melville, and...
Chen recognized with Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award
ASCE has honored Qin Jim Chen with the 2026 Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award.
Xia earns Hans Albert Einstein Award
ASCE has honored Junqiang Xia with the 2026 Hans Albert Einstein Award.
Minsker recognized with Julian Hinds Award
ASCE has honored Barbara E. Minsker with the 2026 Julian Hinds Award.
Exploring best practices in selecting suppliers for capital projects
How are companies deciding which suppliers are best qualified to provide critical...
A guide to eliminating plastic-based erosion control materials on transportation projects
With state transportation departments reconsidering plastic-based erosion control products to avoid adding...
A smarter, less expensive way to predict turbine blade performance
Applying data from previous projects, engineering experience, and other past analyses reduces...
Making better riverbed sediment predictions when flow conditions fluctuate
Researchers explore how rising and falling river water levels influence sediment movement...
Innovative girder repair extends bridges’ service life
Researchers evaluate a repair method to restore a bridge’s structural capacity that...
Improving water leak detection software for real-world applications
Researchers improve the reliability and efficiency of software for detecting water leaks...
How manufactured home anchoring can better withstand a hurricane
A study of manufactured homes’ vulnerability when hit by hurricane-force winds, focused...
Exploring potential for carbon sequestration in unusual sedimentary formations
Researchers look at going beyond basalt and harder rock to see if...
Can machine learning make up for limited data on water evaporation?
With many semiarid regions lacking reliable weather data to estimate what is...
The best ways to ensure FRP anchors bond to reinforced concrete structures
Researchers fill a gap in understanding the best-performing ways to apply fiber-reinforced...
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Brussels dual-tower project emphasizes sustainability while remaining flexible
For the Tour & Taxis project in Brussels, MVRDV focused on a surprising design consideration – building weight – to cut embodied carbon and improve flexibility. How will the building evolve as the area changes?
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Community involvement essential for local decarbonization plans to work, researchers say
Place-based decarbonization plans must involve local people earlier and consider the range of different community responses in development to succeed and gain fuller community support, a study finds.
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Florida highlights ‘flying car’ testing facility
SunTrax Air Ground will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft by the end of this year, the governor says.
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Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas
The massive facility would be called Project Crystal Sun and would be 45 minutes southwest of Houston, according to documents filed with the state.
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How to recruit, retain a resilient and engaged engineering team
How can engineering firms build project teams that will succeed long term? An expert in construction workforce systems who will lead a session at ASCE2027 shares advice in a new ASCE Interchange.
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US traffic deaths are falling – engineers crunch the numbers
The source of the welcome news is likely a combination of many factors, these experts say. Why is there is variation across geographical areas?
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