Like sports, engineering thrives on teamwork
Sports can build the connections engineers need for project success.
How to achieve net zero in building retrofits: Challenges and expert advice
Existing buildings are a hurdle as civil engineers work to boost sustainability.
Further Reading: Autonomous & smart tech frontiers
Autonomous technology is changing the infrastructure game.
What to do when things go wrong on a construction project
A smarter, less expensive way to predict turbine blade performance
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.
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.
Civil engineers honored with J.C. Stevens Award
ASCE has honored Jie Qin, Huimin Ding, and Teng Wu with the 2026 J.C. Stevens Award.
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...
New framework makes wildfire risk management more effective
Probability-based methods capture the many ways a wildfire might unfold, say researchers,...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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To avoid legal entanglements, flag contract inconsistencies before submitting bids
A recent case underscores how important it is for documents to be viewed as a whole with no assumption that an apparent impossibility erases a requirement.
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Boston’s $10B coastal resilience infrastructure plan wins access to billions in federal funding
The city qualifies for a 65% federal cost share following a U.S. Army Corps feasibility study, paving the way for more than 20 flood-protection projects expected to prevent $41 billion in damages.
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States aid national Bridge Strike Awareness effort
A host of state departments of transportation across the nation participated in national “Bridge Strike Awareness” campaign.
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How AI helps civil engineers analyze large land parcels
Civil engineering firms are using artificial intelligence to speed up surveying, site analysis, and grading, allowing engineers to focus on higher-value work. How much time can this technology save?
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Transportation coalition unveils infrastructure case studies ahead of funding deadline
The coalition noted the next surface transportation bill should provide sustained investment in highways and public transit to strengthen freight movement, improve safety, and support economic growth.
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Scientists reveal the climate ‘perfect storm’ behind an ancient civilization’s collapse
Overlapping climate cycles may have intensified the droughts surrounding the Late Bronze Age collapse.
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