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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a professional organization that includes over 150,000 civil engineers from 177 countries. Established in 1852, it holds the title of the oldest engineering society in the United States. ASCE plays a key role in the civil engineering field, focusing on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure that drives our economy and society. At the same time, it is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment.

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

1 week ago | asce.org | Leslie Connelly

Just hearing the term gamma radiation might make you think of The Incredible Hulk, the giant green comic antihero transformed due to exposure to gamma rays. And you’d be forgiven if the title of a new study, “Utilization of Water Treatment Plant Sludge for Creating Green Bricks and Examining Its Gamma Radiation Shielding Potential,” would make you ask if water treatment plant sludge could have protected Bruce Banner (the Hulk’s normal-human alter ego).
ASCE board works to stay ahead of ever-changing 2025 civil engineering landscape

1 week ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole

Brad Kubiak, ASCE’s Region 1 director, was speaking specifically about Society governance reframing options at the March board of direction meeting in Washington, D.C. But in the process, he may as well have been summarizing the key motivator for the ASCE Board of Direction’s actions in the last two-plus years. Beware, Kubiak said, the seven most expensive words in the industry: That’s the way we’ve always done it. The message was clear.
Career advancement doesn’t have to be linear

2 weeks 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.
Option contracts improve urban water security in drought conditions

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Leslie Connelly

The increased number and severity of weather events resulting from climate change have a big impact on water quality and availability. Water scarcity and drought are often a result. Drought is a silent, slow-moving natural hazard whose effects such as dwindling reservoirs and declining crop yields take time to appear and have wide-ranging impacts.
Facing an environmental challenge? Nature-based solutions may be an option

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Ireland Degges

Humans want to live peacefully in desirable locations, many of which are popular for their beautiful landscapes and other environmental features. But nature has a mind of its own. Heavily technical construction projects require complex analysis and intensive planning before they begin.
Predict pavement conditions on a budget using datasets and AI

3 weeks ago | asce.org | Leslie Connelly

Pavement sure takes a beating. If it’s not road traffic, it’s the weather, particularly extreme weather and climate change. The heat expands the pavement and cold contracts it, resulting in poor road conditions. Our society is very automobile-centric, so reliable roads help foster community resilience and safety. The ability to predict pavement conditions has a big impact on maintenance. However, collecting data, using sensors, and conducting lab experiments can be costly for many communities.
Tragedy strikes as Myanmar earthquake again highlights importance of resilience

3 weeks ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar Friday was another sobering reminder of the importance of resilient infrastructure. The earthquake’s epicenter was located just outside the city of Mandalay with deaths and damage throughout Myanmar and extending into neighboring China and Thailand. A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed. The overall death toll from the quake rose above 1,600 over the weekend.
Legislative Fly-In take investment message to the Hill Whats your infrastructure story

3 weeks ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole |Ireland Degges

Rep. Sam Graves from Missouri spoke at the ASCE Solutions Summit March 25 in Washington, D.C. From the stage, the Congressman essentially gave ASCE members the playbook for bringing their infrastructure message to Capitol Hill. “If you have a personal story, make sure you share it, because that has as much impact as anything,” Graves said. “When you talk to those members of Congress, just tell your stories.”Storytelling is what advocacy is all about. Facts and figures are critical parts of the case.
5 key takeaways from the ‘2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure’

4 weeks ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole

ASCE released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure this week. The cumulative GPA for America’s infrastructure was a C, the highest mark since ASCE started releasing report cards in 1998. Beyond the top-line grade, the complete report card provides a treasure trove of information about America’s infrastructure – grades across 18 infrastructure sectors and recommendations on how to improve that GPA and make infrastructure more resilient.
ASCE report card release owns the news cycle, drives infrastructure conversation

1 month ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole

The world woke up Tuesday morning to find civil engineers dominating the news cycle. The topic topping everyone’s feeds? Infrastructure. ASCE released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure March 25 with a Solutions Summit event in Washington, D.C. The cumulative grade point average for America’s infrastructure was a C, the highest mark since ASCE started releasing report cards in 1998. And the news traveled fast. New York Times. CNN. CBS News. Associated Press. Politico.