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The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) in collaboration with the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) unveiled today a new infrastructure rating system, called Envision™. The system is designed to help policy makers evaluate the sustainability of infrastructure, set realistic national priorities, and conduct a national discourse on infrastructure investment. Through a holistic approach, the Envision™ system rates all types and sizes of civil infrastructure projects, and does so in terms of environmental, economic and community benefits.

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2011 survey of salaries in engineering professions.

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking nominations for its Excellence in Journalism Award!

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The nation's deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy resultingin lost jobs, reduced GDP.

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First of seven American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) post-disaster assessment teams deployed to Japan over the weekend to study the tsunami effect.

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A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure—the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)—will hold its first board meeting later this week on February 8 and 9. The organization was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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From traffic congestion to safe drinking water, insightful reporting helps citizens play a more informed role in the infrastructure debate that shapes their communities. The Excellence in Journalism Award honors news coverage that enhances the public’s understanding of civil engineering in designing solutions for the nation’s infrastructure.

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American Society of Civil Engineers says new transportation index sends a clear message to congress and the white house.

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After putting their academic and athletic skills to the test in a grueling three-day battle at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 23rd annual National Concrete Canoe Competition, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo has claimed their first ever national title.

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Hundreds of collegiate concrete canoers head to national finals

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American Society of Civil Engineers Sends Post-Disaster Assessment Team to study earthquake’s impact on drinking water, roads, power supplies, etc.

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American Society of Civil Engineers names the 2010 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award finalists.

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Statement from ASCE President, Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE.

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From traffic congestion to safe drinking water, insightful reporting helps citizens play a more informed role in the infrastructure debate that shapes their communities. The Excellence in Journalism Award honors news coverage that enhances the public’s understanding of civil engineering in designing solutions for the nation’s infrastructure.

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American Society of Civil Engineers sends post-disaster assessment team to review coast and lifeline system performance.

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The nation's failing infrastructure is jeopardizing our economic prosperity and the quality of our daily lives. On Jan. 28, 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) released its 2009 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, assigning the nation's infrastructure an overall grade of "D" and calling for a five-year investment of $2.2 trillion.

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According to a new survey that outlines compensation ranges and trends in the engineering industry, the median income for civil engineers is $78,000 a year, which represents an increase from $77,000 in 2007. The median income for all fields of engineering combined is $85,000, a 7.6 percent increase from 2007.

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From traffic congestion to safe drinking water, insightful reporting helps citizens play a more informed role in the infrastructure debate that shapes their communities. The Excellence in Journalism Award honors news coverage that enhances the public's understanding of civil engineering in designing solutions for the nation's infrastructure.

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Almost two years have passed since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The nation has invested millions of dollars in research conducted by the world's leading engineers and scientists. Do we now have definitive answers to what went wrong and, more importantly, can that knowledge make us safer?

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From traffic congestion to safe drinking water, insightful reporting helps citizens play a more informed role in the infrastructure debate that shapes their communities. The Excellence in Journalism Award honors news coverage that enhances the public's understanding of civil engineering in designing solutions for the nation's infrastructure.

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For 20 years, civil engineering students have gathered each summer to make the impossible a reality: design, build and race canoes made of concrete. Hundreds of students from the nation's top engineering schools will converge in Seattle, June 14-16, 2007, for the 20th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition.

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During Engineers Week 2006, the Extraordinary Women Engineers Project Coalition will launch Changing Our World: True Stories of Women Engineers. A colorful, 256-page celebration of the contributions of women engineers to every aspect of modern life. The book serves as a fresh perspective on engineering for young women and their parents.

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The NIST findings released today bring us closer to a conclusive understanding of the WTC collapse due to the plane crashes and subsequent fires. The extensive study is in close agreement with the ASCE/FEMA findings that were conducted in the months immediately following Sept. 11.

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The ASCE today released its 2005 Report Card for America's Infrastructure -- assigning a cumulative grade of D for the nation's infrastructure. The condition of our nation's roads, bridges, drinking water systems and other public works have shown little to no improvement.