Interdisciplinary collaboration leads Johns Hopkins University to ASCE Sustainable Solutions Competition victory
Johns Hopkins University won the Sustainable Solutions Competition.
Rethink Your Pipe Materials Before Regulations Change
The EPA is evaluating vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen in PVC pipe. Reassess your material choices now and make informed decisions for your community.
Trust in teamwork lifts Penn State to first place in ASCE UESI Surveying Competition
Penn State won the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Competition finals.
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A strong foundation for the future
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Sustained infrastructure investment is crucial, engineers and legislators say
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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
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Empowering energy infrastructure for tomorrow
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How San Diego weaved a large-diameter pipe through congested urban areas
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A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment
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A new transmission line will loop through Metro Atlanta’s dense environment
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UNC Charlotte learns about its water system through a digital twin
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San Antonio sewer project navigates environmentally sensitive corridor
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Houston's big bet on big water pipes
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A commitment to zero tolerance requires courage
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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.
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
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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.
Former ASCE board member and role model for women in engineering, Knight-Helms dies at 64
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Innovative girder repair extends bridges’ service life
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Improving water leak detection software for real-world applications
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How manufactured home anchoring can better withstand a hurricane
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Exploring potential for carbon sequestration in unusual sedimentary formations
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Can machine learning make up for limited data on water evaporation?
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The best ways to ensure FRP anchors bond to reinforced concrete structures
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New framework makes wildfire risk management more effective
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Integrating surveying technologies on megaprojects helps minimize risks
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Accounting for the human factor in water system cybersecurity
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Limiting dust exposure to make modern underground coal mining safer
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Machine learning helps scientists map nitrous oxide emissions, raising resilience
A hybrid modeling tool improves nitrous oxide emissions prediction accuracy, helping address a potent greenhouse gas driving rising temperatures. Learn about the hurdles the team faced.
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As extreme rainfall overwhelms Chicago’s sewers, the city tries a new approach
A $12 million pilot for underground stormwater storage targets flooding in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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ASCE president: Transportation engineers must navigate the sustainability interchange
“Transportation engineers ... have the power to shape a more sustainable future,” writes ASCE 2026 president and transportation engineer Marsha Anderson Bomar. “Challenge the status quo.”
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State DOTs highlight several key bridge efforts
Key bridge projects and bridge funding initiatives were recently highlighted by state departments of transportation in Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
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The challenge of building a highway in the age of climate change
A San Francisco Bay Area highway project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify roads against rising sea levels.
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Civil engineers can help firms and advance careers by speaking up, leader says
After staying silent early in his career, Terracon executive Jeffrey Magner learned that speaking up saves time, money, and relationships. Read his career advice in the latest View from the C-suite installment.
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