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  • 3 weeks ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

    Mentorship programs are everywhere. In a highly technical field like civil engineering, these relationships can be extremely beneficial for career growth. But the success of a mentorship doesn’t rely on the mentor alone. To truly get the most out of these relationships, mentees must take a look inward to determine where they are now and where they want to go.

  • 3 weeks ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

    Digital twins are making waves in industries across the globe. Their benefits are plentiful, and the construction industry wants to take advantage of all they have to offer. But adopting any new technology comes with bumps in the road, and construction sites don’t always have the means to support cutting-edge digital technologies.

  • 3 weeks ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

    In March, ASCE released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. With an overall C grade – the highest since the report card’s inception in 1998 – the nation still has plenty of room for improvement. How can America raise the grade? Politics is one part of the discussion, and civil engineers are in a strong position to advocate for infrastructure improvements. But bringing the cause to policymakers takes more than just data and statistics.

  • 1 month ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

    “Civil engineering is about people,” said Nils Gransberg, Ph.D., DBIA, A.M.ASCE, when asked what is most fulfilling about being a teacher. At its very core, civil engineering is focused on providing people with “the things that we need to be able to live,” such as water, shelter, and sanitation. While plenty of a civil engineer’s time is spent on technical aspects, a large portion of it is spent talking with other people, Gransberg said. Teaching is a reflection of these interactions.

  • 1 month ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

    It isn’t easy to escape the pressure to “climb the ladder.”This piece of advice is often given to individuals starting their career. Get a job, excel in the position, get promoted, rinse and repeat until you’ve reached a high-level role. But that pathway doesn’t fit everyone’s journey. Although sticking with one company can be great for some, others may need to take a different approach to reach their career goals.

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