It’s ‘go’ time for civil engineers bracing communities for Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm Fern is expected to wreak havoc this weekend, with a huge portion of the United States from the mid-south to the mid-north bracing for snow, ice, sleet, and more snow.
How civil engineers can strike the AI balance
AI offers benefits for civil engineers, but it isn't without pitfalls.
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.
D’Antonio tabbed as president-elect official nominee
Give your infrastructure a low-salt diet
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Community resilience starts with people
The Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit is interesting because it not only...
The urgent need for energy infrastructure improvements
The energy ecosystem must work to expand its capacities and meet needs.
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
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27 years ago, ASCE’s first Report Card for America’s Infrastructure was a game-changer
As it was being conceived, the "1998 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure"...
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.
Uniting the infrastructure community at ASCE2027
The conference is all about big ideas and even bigger solutions.
New concept transforms Italian seaside community
The design weds sustainability, development, and beauty.
ASCE recognizes Tanyu with fellow status
Burak Tanyu has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Pioneer of wind engineering for big towers, ASCE 7 standard contributor Irwin dies at 80
Peter Hamlyn Irwin, a founding father of modern-day wind engineering whose expertise...
Virginia Tech water management expert, EWRI co-founder Cox dies at 81
William E. “Bill” Cox, an internationally recognized water management expert and Virginia...
Cook earns ASCE fellow honors
Daniel R. Cook has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Ramirez-Avila elevated to ASCE fellow status
John J. Ramirez-Avila has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Othman elevated to ASCE fellow status
Majdi Othman has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
D’Antonio tabbed as president-elect official nominee
Rossana D’Antonio will be the official nominee for ASCE president-elect on the...
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...
Think some things will never change? Think again: Why engineers should plan for weather and climate changes
Most civil engineers work with some colleagues or clients who are skeptical...
How much does field rework in construction actually cost?
Fixing site work that fails to meet specifications eats into profits, but...
For nations sharing a river border, dated treaties hinder water management
A U.S.-Mexico pact dating to 1944 demonstrates how outdated treaties can hinder...
Better understanding what shapes NIMBY attitudes toward infrastructure
Once burned, twice shy: How hard is it to get public support...
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...
The 5 most popular Technical Notes of 2025
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Enhanced way to pinpoint line leaks saves costs and water
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Digital twins of bridges and tunnels poised to transform life-cycle maintenance
Duplicate virtual models’ accurate simulations of bridges and tunnels’ behaviors will allow...
Immersive virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Can exploring hands-on virtual reality simulations teach construction workers how to respond...
Dataset update in progress to provide long-term rainfall projections
Current data are making accurate predictions of the intensity, duration and, frequency...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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Obscure FEMA provision meant to prevent disaster is making serious flooding worse
A Federal Emergency Management Agency rule intended to mitigate disasters is having the opposite effect. As a result, land planners are abandoning projects meant to improve water quality and reduce flooding.
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Want to discuss reducing risk with fellow civil engineers? We’ve got you covered
The Risk Management Community of Practice lets engineers share, learn, and compare notes in hopes of removing confusion around risk. Hear from the duo behind its formation in a new ASCE Plot Points podcast.
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Pennsylvania invests $53M in rail projects
The state will invest the money through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program to help fund 30 rail freight improvement projects.
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‘Wildly irresponsible’: DOT’s use of AI to draft safety rules sparks concerns
Staffers warn the U.S. Department of Transportation’s use of Gemini to draft rules could cause injuries and deaths.
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How can civil engineers find and strike the right balance with AI’s pros and cons?
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in the industry, civil engineers must figure out its positives and negatives. Here’s how some say they’re approaching applying AI.
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Winter storm updates: Snow blasts Northeast as US battles ‘catastrophic’ ice accumulation
“An Arctic siege has taken over our state,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says. “It is brutal, it is bone-chilling, and it is dangerous.” Catch up what happened across the country over the weekend.
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