What civil engineers are reading this week

• Chugging along: ‘Cities of the Future’ driving crucial infrastructure conversations

  ASCE’s giant-screen film, released in February 2024, continues to foster discussions about central issues – in classrooms and public forums. How is the film connecting civil engineering to communities?

• Several large earthquakes rock Venezuela

  The first 6.2 magnitude quake struck in the South American nation’s northwest region at about 6:21 p.m. local time Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey says. Three more sizable aftershocks followed.

• Risk comes with the territory; these tools will let you navigate

  Two experts in civil engineering legalities help you understand risk mitigation tools and why they're essential to making any infrastructure project work. Listen to the latest ASCE Plot Points podcast.

• EPA test finds Clean Harbors’ method destroys 99.999% of PFAS

  The study further validates Clean Harbors’ ability to destroy potentially hazardous chemicals like PFOA and PFAS at its Aragonite, Utah, facility.

• Digital twin software offers promise of speeding up affordable housing production

  A project in Iowa plans to tackle the housing crisis by exploring ways to build faster using new technologies. A $2.1 million grant is helping fund a digital solution for housing affordability.

• Study examines options for ferry service along Massachusetts coast

  A 12-month study will develop and evaluate options for a potential regional ferry service along the Massachusetts coast.