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Communities striving for infrastructure that will last have a new road map.
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Broadband’s inclusion reflects its importance. And it started strong with a C+.
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The all-time best C cumulative grade is a good indicator that the...
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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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Philadelphia project reconnects its downtown to the waterfront
The endeavor features a new pedestrian bridge and a park that span a major interstate.
Two New England towns enhanced transportation with ‘complete corridors’
The roadway infrastructure projects balanced safety improvements and historical conservation. ...
An earthen embankment collapses, causes major chaos on Wyoming’s Teton Pass
The construction manager/general contractor process made design and construction a more seamless...
Multi-interstate overhaul in Louisville expands traffic capacity, improves safety
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Seattle feels the rush of hydropower
A timber crib dam marked the city’s first attempt at a municipally run utility.
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Engineers should understand proper planning and risk avoidance
Delivering work on time and within budget is critical for successful projects.
Soil-strengthening techniques are gaining momentum
Industry is partnering with researchers to develop these microbial processes.
What volunteers are doing to help mentor the next generation of leaders
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Zhou recognized as new ASCE fellow
Zhi (George) Zhou has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Smolko elevated to ASCE fellow status
Allan J. Smolko has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Pettway earns ASCE fellow honors
Jacqueline S. Pettway has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Panda elevated to ASCE fellow status
Sudhindra Nath Panda has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Matta recognized as new ASCE fellow
Fabio Matta has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Marxhausen honored as new ASCE fellow
Peter D. Marxhausen has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Marín Cardona elevated to ASCE fellow status
Olga Lucila Marín Cardona has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Welner elevated to ASCE fellow status
Robert B. Welner has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Rodriguez-Marek elevated to ASCE fellow status
Adrian Rodriguez-Marek has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Accounting for the human factor in water system cybersecurity
Interviews with 15 cybersecurity professionals who monitor water facilities in Spain explore...
Limiting dust exposure to make modern underground coal mining safer
How close are we to achieving dust-free working conditions for below-ground coal...
Does zipper merging – with encouragement – really improve traffic flow?
Asking drivers to take turns merging into a single lane works and...
New, green way to reduce natural wastewater systems’ nitrogen: Plant poplar trees
Placed around smaller, nature-based wastewater treatment systems, poplar trees successfully remove nitrogen...
What’s the best stud locations for ultra-high performance concrete bridge elements?
Shear testing on two different arrangements of steel studs shows how groupings...
From plastic waste to building insulator: Injecting used polystyrene into mortar blocks
Not only are block mortar’s thermal and acoustic insulation properties enhanced with...
Enhance building efficiency by focusing on the water-energy links
A building’s water and energy needs are more intertwined than many engineers...
A path to issuing more accurate tsunami warnings after an earthquake
With tsunamis so random after earthquakes, researchers say forecasts would improve by...
Effects of rising groundwater levels due to sea-level rise will be many
Rising sea levels will have consequences beyond shrinking shorelines. For several miles...
Do augmented reality headsets help construction workers – or add more work?
Tests of augmented reality glasses in a real-world construction assembly scenario show...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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House committee agrees to $580B surface transportation legislation
Party leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee propose electric vehicle registration fees and continued funding for Amtrak and public transportation.
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How can civil engineers better protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats?
Physical assets are more connected than ever, leaving them vulnerable to digital attacks. Discover the security risks you must navigate in a rapidly changing landscape.
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EPA proposes steps to repeal limits on forever chemicals in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announces a plan to kill drinking water limits on four perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and delay implementation of standards for two other compounds.
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FERC declines to stay $1.5B in customer refunds New England transmission owners owe
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission denies a request by New England transmission owners to delay refunds to customers for transmission charges going back as far as 2011.
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Major general contractors show bullish outlook on data center, AI boom
Publicly traded firms remain confident on the data center build-out, with one civil firm indicating it will pursue the sector for the first time. And artificial intelligence has a key strategic role too.
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Boston completes latest Green Line rail work
The city announced completion of its latest infrastructure improvements along the Green Line, including the continued installation of protection infrastructure and accessibility enhancements.
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