ASCE Publications on Sustainability
Sustainability publications
ASCE has published many manuals of practice, proceedings, books, and other documents related to sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Visit the ASCE Library for a full list of these publications.
Sustainable Procurement for Infrastructure
Sustainable Procurement for Infrastructure presents an overview of the implementation of sustainability principles in the procurement process.
Topics include benefits of sustainable procurement, recommended procurement language, commentary and references for further study; and lists of available case studies that depict projects exemplifying sustainable procurement in projects of various sizes.
This report will be of interest to civil engineers, owners and infrastructure managers, and procurement professionals who contract goods and services for both large and small infrastructure projects.
ASCE Inspire 2023: Infrastructure Innovation and Adaptation for a Sustainable and Resilient World
Proceedings of ASCE Inspire 2023, held in Arlington, Virginia, November 16–18, 2023. Sponsored by the Committee on Technical Advancement, the Committee on Sustainability, the Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate, the Energy Division, and the Infrastructure Resilience Division of ASCE.
This collection contains 115 peer-reviewed papers on infrastructure innovation and adaptation for a sustainable and resilient world.
Special Collection on Civil Infrastructures with Smart and Green Life Cycle Solutions
This special collection provides a platform for sharing the latest results on the resiliency, sustainability, and green technologies of built infrastructure.
Special Collection on Models and Metrics for Sustainability and Resilience of Systems
This special collection of papers provides an overview on the frameworks, metrics and valuations for decision making for sustainable construction and manufacturing.
Sustainable development
ASCE civil engineering research supports key UN Sustainable Development Goals. Researchers and practicing civil engineers are actively seeking solutions to make our environment more resilient and sustainable for future generations.
Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange Forum
Come join the discussion about ASCE Standards! The Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange is a new ASCE Collaborate forum to discuss technical issues about ASCE standards. Dive into your technical area with questions and issues with your community. Members can ask and answer questions. Nonmembers will have view-only capability.