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Innovative approach helps Atlanta airport grow with the times

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Improve railway safety with new way to analyze track conditions

Find out where train track maintenance is most needed by aggregating inspection findings and applying tensor decomposition analysis.

Live Webinar: Extend the Life of Paved and Unpaved Roadways

Discover how GEOWEB® Geocells can extend the life of paved/unpaved roadways while reducing costs by using low-quality fill. Design pavements that meet stormwater regulations and environmental goals.

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Bridge Engineering

As Baltimore tragedy lingers, report warns more major US bridges at risk of ship strikes

Major U.S. bridges are among those most at risk of being hit, the report finds.

Profession & Practice

ASCE stands up for research, essential federal agencies

Profession & Practice

Wired up: Broadband makes splash in infrastructure report card debut

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Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

How ASCE’s infrastructure report card gets made

Team members gladly expend time, energy, and brain cells for the greater good.

Legislative Fly-In takes investment message to the Hill: What's your infrastructure story?

When 200 ASCE members gathered in the nation’s capital this week for...

Map of the United States made up of icons such as a plane, bus, bridge, and pipes.

Infrastructure’s upward momentum reflected in report card

Money flowing into U.S. infrastructure since 2021 helped bring a C grade...

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...

Screen grab from 1998 Report Card release at National Press Club - courtesy C-SPAN

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"...

From halls of Congress to living room couches, infrastructure report card resonates

A massive infrastructure funding law came on the heels of the 2021 report card.

How ASCE’s infrastructure report card gets made

Team members gladly expend time, energy, and brain cells for the greater good.

Legislative Fly-In takes investment message to the Hill: What's your infrastructure story?

When 200 ASCE members gathered in the nation’s capital this week for...

Infrastructure’s upward momentum reflected in report card

Money flowing into U.S. infrastructure since 2021 helped bring a C grade...

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...

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"...

From halls of Congress to living room couches, infrastructure report card resonates

A massive infrastructure funding law came on the heels of the 2021 report card.

How ASCE’s infrastructure report card gets made

Team members gladly expend time, energy, and brain cells for the greater good.

Legislative Fly-In takes investment message to the Hill: What's your infrastructure story?

When 200 ASCE members gathered in the nation’s capital this week for...

Infrastructure’s upward momentum reflected in report card

Money flowing into U.S. infrastructure since 2021 helped bring a C grade...

Around ASCE

ASCE board works to stay ahead of ever-changing 2025 civil engineering landscape

The ever-changing civil engineering landscape of 2025 demands new ideas and new...

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...

Pendyala recognized with Frank M. Masters Transportation Engineering Award

ASCE has honored Ram Pendyala with the 2025 Frank M. Masters Transportation...

Washburn honored as new ASCE fellow

Scott S. Washburn has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Shafei elevated to ASCE fellow status

Behrouz Shafei has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE stands up for research, essential federal agencies

ASCE joined with fellow Founder Societies to send a letter to Congressional...

Long recognized as new ASCE fellow

Xiaoyan Long has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Al-Hussein earns ASCE fellow honors

Mohamed Al-Hussein has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE recognizes Lee with fellow status

SangHyun Lee has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Your vote is your voice

With ASCE Election season nearly here (voting opens May 1), Isamar Escobar...

ASCE board works to stay ahead of ever-changing 2025 civil engineering landscape

The ever-changing civil engineering landscape of 2025 demands new ideas and new...

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...

Pendyala recognized with Frank M. Masters Transportation Engineering Award

ASCE has honored Ram Pendyala with the 2025 Frank M. Masters Transportation...

Washburn honored as new ASCE fellow

Scott S. Washburn has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Shafei elevated to ASCE fellow status

Behrouz Shafei has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE stands up for research, essential federal agencies

ASCE joined with fellow Founder Societies to send a letter to Congressional...

Long recognized as new ASCE fellow

Xiaoyan Long has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Al-Hussein earns ASCE fellow honors

Mohamed Al-Hussein has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE recognizes Lee with fellow status

SangHyun Lee has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Your vote is your voice

With ASCE Election season nearly here (voting opens May 1), Isamar Escobar...

ASCE board works to stay ahead of ever-changing 2025 civil engineering landscape

The ever-changing civil engineering landscape of 2025 demands new ideas and new...

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...

Pendyala recognized with Frank M. Masters Transportation Engineering Award

ASCE has honored Ram Pendyala with the 2025 Frank M. Masters Transportation...

Technical notes

Tapping anaerobic digestion’s potential as a renewable energy source

Researchers develop an efficient method to compare ways wastewater facilities’ biosolids can...

Understanding variations in bridge clearance for massive Panamax ships

Newer technologies including GPS and global navigation satellite systems are tested to...

Four colorful graphs displayed on a tablet

Innovative strategies for accurate construction cost forecasting

Here are clues to look for that will improve your ability to...

Railroad tracks merging with switcher in green forest

Improve railway safety with new way to analyze track conditions

Find out where train track maintenance is most needed by aggregating inspection...

A low angle futuristic shot of a blue cooling tower showing brick structure

Can water treatment plant sludge be recycled into a shield from gamma radiation?

The sludge shows promise as a sustainable, efficient alternative construction material to...

Aerial view of Aconcagua river surrounded by vegetation and Mauco Hill in background, Valparaiso, Chile

Option contracts improve urban water security in drought conditions

This flexible measure allows a water transfer under certain circumstances from one...

Predict pavement conditions on a budget using datasets and AI

Researchers show how combining openly available datasets with artificial intelligence can help...

Interior wall of building under construction showing running bond (alternating) pattern bricks with inset image showing stack pattern (directly on top of each other)

Which brick pattern makes for a stronger wall?

Load-bearing tests push the limits of various brick walls with running bond...

Close up of wall with exposed brick and mortar

3 concrete repair mortars compared for adherence, durability

Traditional portland, polymer, and polyurethane cement blend mortars are tested for bonding...

Evaluating the potential of drones to monitor road conditions

Studies show the benefits of using drones to examine pavement and other...

Tapping anaerobic digestion’s potential as a renewable energy source

Researchers develop an efficient method to compare ways wastewater facilities’ biosolids can...

Understanding variations in bridge clearance for massive Panamax ships

Newer technologies including GPS and global navigation satellite systems are tested to...

Innovative strategies for accurate construction cost forecasting

Here are clues to look for that will improve your ability to...

Improve railway safety with new way to analyze track conditions

Find out where train track maintenance is most needed by aggregating inspection...

Can water treatment plant sludge be recycled into a shield from gamma radiation?

The sludge shows promise as a sustainable, efficient alternative construction material to...

Option contracts improve urban water security in drought conditions

This flexible measure allows a water transfer under certain circumstances from one...

Predict pavement conditions on a budget using datasets and AI

Researchers show how combining openly available datasets with artificial intelligence can help...

Which brick pattern makes for a stronger wall?

Load-bearing tests push the limits of various brick walls with running bond...

3 concrete repair mortars compared for adherence, durability

Traditional portland, polymer, and polyurethane cement blend mortars are tested for bonding...

Evaluating the potential of drones to monitor road conditions

Studies show the benefits of using drones to examine pavement and other...

Tapping anaerobic digestion’s potential as a renewable energy source

Researchers develop an efficient method to compare ways wastewater facilities’ biosolids can...

Understanding variations in bridge clearance for massive Panamax ships

Newer technologies including GPS and global navigation satellite systems are tested to...

Innovative strategies for accurate construction cost forecasting

Here are clues to look for that will improve your ability to...

Podcast

ASCE Plot Points

The ASCE Plot Points podcast tells the story of civil engineering one civil engineer at a time.

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What happens when a civil engineer goes on a game show?

Bringing the cities of the future into today

What civil engineers are reading this week

Wired up: Broadband sector makes big splash in infrastructure report card debut
Broadband’s inclusion in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure reflects its importance. It checked in with a better grade than the overall report card and the best ever for an added sector. How can it improve?
Slipping past filters: Microplastics are infiltrating drinking water worldwide
Despite improvements in wastewater treatment technologies, microplastics are escaping into the environment, research from the University of Texas at Arlington finds.
ASCE, fellow societies join forces to stand up for research, key federal agencies
ASCE and fellow Founder Societies have sent a letter to congressional leadership calling funding for research “vital,” reflecting concerns raised in listening sessions with engineers.
Trump administration rescinds Biden greenhouse gas rule for highways
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has repealed a Joe Biden-issued rule requiring states to monitor and report transportation-related emissions on interstate highways and other major roads.
UW-Madison breaks ground on $420M engineering center
The structure, which was at the center of a prolonged funding fight, will feature mass timber and sustainability components at the Wisconsin university.
NASA probe’s close-up images of asteroid reveal ‘strikingly complicated geology’
The Lucy spacecraft, currently journeying toward Jupiter's orbit on its asteroid-hopping mission, captured an impressive close-up of its second target: the main belt asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson.

#OnThisDay in 1859, ground broke on the Suez Canal. When it opened 10 years and 97 million cubic yards of excavated sediment later, the 120-mile-long canal was the longest man-made sea-level canal in the world. ⁠
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Offering vessels a direct passage between Europe and Asia via the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, the Suez Canal is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. It continues to play a crucial role in international trade.⁠
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From geotechnical challenges to innovative construction methods, dive into the fascinating engineering behind one of the most significant waterways ever created — free on the #ASCELibrary 📚now through May 2, 2025! ⁠
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@ASCETweets

Before casting your vote for #ASCE’s 2026 president-elect, get to know this year’s nominees.

Connect virtually with the candidates, ask questions & learn more about their vision for the Society during 2 live online forums this month: go.asce.org/3SaURpb.

24 Apr 2025

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As civil engineers, it’s up to us to create a more sustainable, resilient world.

On the 55th anniversary of #EarthDay, explore how nature-based solutions can safeguard communities, protect the natural environment & foster a more prosperous planet: go.asce.org/4loylXw.

22 Apr 2025

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The 1st railroad bridge across the Mississippi River opened #OTD in 1856.
The 1,582-foot-long Rock Island Bridge played an important role in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad before it was replaced in 1866. https://t.co/bEy5eKGSIZ

21 Apr 2025

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@ASCETweets

Ground broke on the Suez Canal #OTD in 1859.
When it opened 10 years and 97 million cubic yards of excavated sediment later, the 120-mile-long canal was the longest man-made sea level canal in the world.

From geotechnical challenges to innovative construction methods, dive into the fascinating engineering behind one of the most significant waterways ever created — free on the #ASCELibrary now through May 2: https://t.co/VPeGbvfo6k.

25 Apr 2025

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"It's a matter of, are you going to accept that you can't do something, or are you going to do something about it?"

Kayla Nelson’s journey to geotechnical engineering is one of perseverance, overcoming adversity and staying true to one’s passions. Learn more about the 2025 ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering: https://t.co/usKrwijX6W.

23 Apr 2025

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Evolving the existing risk culture into a formal program should improve client satisfaction, reduce claims and improve the profits of the consulting firm.

Read the 3 key steps for establishing a risk mitigation program: go.asce.org/4imrv1Y.

22 Apr 2025

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@ASCETweets

“Civil engineering is not all about math; it’s not all about wearing a helmet and working in the field. There is so much we do to serve the public. We serve the people.”

Inspired by her upbringing in Zimbabwe, the loss of her father, and a desire to help others, Rumbidzai Mureru has found a home in both the U.S. and civil engineering. Learn more about the 2025 ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering: https://t.co/vlfE9vLHlH.

18 Apr 2025

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@ASCETweets

Broadband’s C+ is higher than any other added sector has received in a debut in ASCE’s Report Card for America's Infrastructure.

Learn more about the newest #InfrastructureReportCard category and how it earned its grade: go.asce.org/4lGL349. https://t.co/ySyM437ruc

24 Apr 2025

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“It’s important to recognize that these are not exceedingly rare events. This is something we need to be designing for.”

A new study estimates the probability of collision for dozens of bridges nationwide. Find out which are most at risk of being hit by ships: https://t.co/nxugR4lFEz

23 Apr 2025

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@ASCETweets

Increased federal funding helped lift the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure overall grade to a C, the best ever awarded. What comes next?

Learn more about the latest #InfrastructureReportCard: go.asce.org/3Y3k4FJ. https://t.co/eYovWXzJeM

21 Apr 2025

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@ASCETweets

It isn’t easy to escape the pressure to “climb the ladder.”

The common pathway may work for some, while others may need to take a more nontraditional approach. #ASCE members weigh in with their best strategies for career advancement: go.asce.org/4cyIooM.

18 Apr 2025