Civil Engineering Magazine

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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Want better infrastructure? Add a personal touch to your advocacy

3 days 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.
This Teacher Appreciation Day, remember those continuing ed instructors

1 week 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.
Floating structures could be smarter option to cope with rising sea levels

1 week ago | asce.org | Sarah Derouin

Coastlines have always been a siren song to human settlers. The combination of abundant natural resources, fertile land, and proximity to shipping routes make near-sea living an attractive place to grow roots. Despite the benefits, coastal living can also be fraught – frequent flooding, sea-level rise, and pummeling from extreme storms can be a constant battle. Additionally, some coastal cities are running out of space to build.
Swiftwater rescue training facility coming to Houston

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Robert Reid

Houston is going to be home to an advanced training facility aimed at preparing first responders to conduct rescue operations in fast-moving floodwaters. The Swiftwater Training for Operation and Rescue Missions facility will be constructed on 27 acres of undeveloped land that belongs to the Harris Fort Bend Emergency Services District #100, which services an area within Harris and Fort Bend counties on the west side of Houston.
Engineering’s workforce challenges signal need for a ‘culture’ shift

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Ben Walpole

It’s 2025, and the engineering workforce crisis that truly revealed itself during the COVID pandemic is still with us. If anything, the challenges are only growing. “We all know we have a problem,” said Leslie S. Richards, former Pennsylvania secretary of transportation who is now teaching as a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania. “Hiring is harder than ever.
A medley of civil engineering

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Margaret Mitchell

By Margaret M. MitchellThis issue we cover a range of topics in our feature articles, including waterfront infrastructure, off-site modular construction, wildfires, and a summer intern experience. First in the lineup are two articles based on sessions that will occur at the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute’s Ports ’25 conference June 1-4 in Providence, Rhode Island. “Standing Firm” explores the seismic design of marine structures. As authors Julie A. Galbraith, P.E., M.ASCE, and Marc I.
After the wildfires: Rebuilding and protecting Los Angeles

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Robert Reid

By Robert L. ReidCivil engineers have a critical role to play in the aftermath of the January wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region. Los Angeles has long ranked high on ASCE’s annual list of the Best Places for Civil Engineers, which generally focuses on such criteria as salaries, cost of living, and job availability.
New Jersey project inspires AI model for wind farming

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Kayt Sukel

By Kayt SukelWith increased investment in offshore wind turbines, the state of New Jersey was poised to begin several high-profile renewable projects along its southern shoreline. Yet many groups opposed the new energy developments, citing concerns about the North Atlantic right whale, which migrates to waters near the Jersey shore each winter.
China supports biodiversity through bird-watching project

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Kayt Sukel

By Kayt SukelThere are nine main flyways for migratory birds across the globe. Four of these flyways cross over China’s 9.6 million sq km landscape, inspiring the country to increase public investment in protecting theseaerial highways by conserving wetland areas. The Central Asian Flyway crosses Sichuan Province in the western part of the country.
The Mountain Dell Dam in Salt Lake City turned around an engineer’s career

2 weeks ago | asce.org | Leslie Nemo

By Leslie NemoThe building of Mountain Dell Dam for Salt Lake City helped John S. Eastwood prove an engineering concept — and himself. Eastwood was in a difficult spot when he visited Salt Lake City in 1915. He had lost most of his money when a business partnership failed in 1912. And a year later, another civil engineer had persuaded a client to drop Eastwood from a project.