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 the annual ASCE Legislative Fly-In, personal stories took center stage.
Tragedy strikes as Myanmar earthquake again highlights importance of resilience
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar Friday was another sobering reminder of the importance of resilient infrastructure.
Which brick pattern makes for a stronger wall?
Load-bearing tests push the limits of various brick walls with running bond patterns (overlapping style) and stack patterns (one directly atop another).
5 key takeaways from the ‘2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure’
ASCE report card release owns the news cycle, drives infrastructure conversation
From halls of Congress to living room couches, infrastructure report card resonates
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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"...
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.
How to modernize the flow duration curve
The simple methodology expands the FDC into new and useful directions.
Water infrastructure engineers confront an uncertain, changing climate
An increasingly dynamic climate is forcing civil engineers to rethink and rework.
Extension to Swedish science museum features unique timber framing
The domed arena and crisscrossing, free-form roof of Wisdome Stockholm were made...
ASCE grants Bruneau Ernest E. Howard Award
ASCE has honored Michel Bruneau with the 2025 Ernest E. Howard Award.
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...
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...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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California suspends environmental laws to speed rebuilding of utilities after LA fires
In an ongoing effort to expedite rebuilding from the wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom suspends state environmental laws for utility providers working to reinstall key infrastructure.
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Nearly 3 decades ago, ASCE’s first infrastructure report card was a game-changer
The first Report Card for America’s Infrastructure overcame resistance to set the stage. How did a sitting U.S. president help pave the way for a success story whose new edition issued a best-ever C grade last week?
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Devastating Myanmar earthquake a sad reminder of importance of resilience
ASCE's Thailand Section president and other connected members share experiences and insights about the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that was powerful enough to rock Bangkok hundreds of miles away.
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The user-pay myth: Everyone – not just drivers – pays for our roads
Contrary to popular belief, we do not have a user-pay model today for our infrastructure and have not for some decades.
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5 key takeaways from ASCE’s 2025 infrastructure report card
The all-time best C-average grade is a good indicator that the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021 has already made a difference. How can we keep the momentum going?
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United Kingdom’s largest-ever road tunnel receives construction approval
After years of planning, the United Kingdom government grants planning permission for National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing project.
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