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Work ramps up to integrate climate data into ASCE codes and standards

ASCE continues to work across multiple fronts to better incorporate climate data...

New ASCE 7-22 supplement on flood loads now available as free download

ASCE’s most widely used standard has a newly released supplement.

ASCE launches new interactive digital platform for engineering standards

ASCE AMPLIFY is the Society’s new digital platform for standards, featuring interactive...

Innovative bridge replacement in Los Angeles hailed as 2024 OCEA winner

ASCE has recognized the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement in Los Angeles as...

Board closes 2024 cycle by looking ahead

The good news? The ASCE Board of Direction held its meeting, Oct....

ASCE 2024 Convention canceled as Milton storm bears down on Tampa

ASCE has canceled the ASCE 2024 Convention in Tampa ahead of Tropical...

Ellis honored as ASCE distinguished member

Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, NAC, Dist.M.ASCE, an important civil engineering trendsetter...

Jim Rossberg, who launched ASCE 7, the Structural Engineering Institute, and the Society's 9/11 investigations, dies at 65

ASCE and the structural engineering community mourn the loss of a past...

Get ready for an all-new P.E. exam format; here’s what you need to know

The P.E. exam format is changing April 1 to focus its content...

ASCE 41-23 provides significant updates to requirements for seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings

ASCE has released an update to ASCE/SEI 41-23, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit...

Obituaries

Jim Rossberg, who launched ASCE 7, the Structural Engineering Institute, and the Society's 9/11 investigations, dies at 65

ASCE and the structural engineering community mourn the loss of a past...

‘Guru’ of structural steel at Virginia Tech and Oklahoma dies at 84

Thomas M. Murray, renowned as an expert on structural steel design, who...

Cleveland-educated engineer who helped modernize Colombia, Daníes Rincones dies at 95

Enrique Eduardo Daníes Rincones, who began his civil engineering career in Cleveland...

Indian engineer whose ports expansions fueled the nation’s growth dies at 91

Zal Sohrab Tarapore, who oversaw an expansion of India’s ports fostered by...

Egyptian engineer whose seismic expertise fortified Los Angeles structures dies at 83

Nabih F. Youssef, a Los Angeles-based structural engineer recognized for his work...

Transportation engineer whose roads and bridges transformed Bangladesh dies at 92

Shaikh Fazlur Rahman, who transformed transportation in Bangladesh as chief engineer of...

Esteemed Boston-area engineer who led merger with ASCE, Rogers dies at 99

Cranston “Chan” R. Rogers, a distinguished member with more than six decades...

Former Texas Section president and ASCE board member Burkhalter dies at 93

Alvie C. “A.C.” Burkhalter Jr., a civil engineer who specialized in land...

Former Baton Rouge president and Louisiana region structural great Aderman dies at 76

Michael “Mike” V. Aderman, a bridge and construction engineer in Louisiana and...

Movable bridge advocate who built them in New York City dies at 94

Charles Birnstiel, a life member of ASCE who advanced the application of...

New fellows

Atakere recognized as new ASCE fellow

Felix Utse-Oritselaju Atakere has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Lobo-Guerrero earns fellow honors

Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Boz elevated to ASCE fellow status

Mehmet Arslan Boz has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Garlock honored as new ASCE fellow

Maria Garlock has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Ellison earns fellow honors

Kirk Carr Ellison has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Clarke elevated to ASCE fellow status

Julia P. Clarke has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE recognizes Jones with fellow status

Jonathan Earl Jones has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE recognizes Holt with fellow status

Darrin Holt has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

White recognized as new ASCE fellow

Donald W. White has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Lattanzi honored as new ASCE fellow

David Lattanzi has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Awards

Powerful combo of AI tools transforms how engineers handle complex info

These tools streamline engineers’ work, making it easier to access.

Saving historic wall on college campus showcases ingenuity, teamwork

A collaborative, goal-first approach played a major role in a historic facade...

ASCE AMPLIFY adds new suite of standards

ASCE’ AMPLIFY has added a new suite of updates this week, providing...

Innovative seismic design shaped new airport terminal

Terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City fulfills its mission...

‘Grandparent’ of skyscrapers begins third life as mixed-use space

The United Kingdom’s Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, the first cast-iron...

May/June 2023 letters and errata

The link between safety and ethics.

Engineers must do the right thing, even on their own time

An engineer tried to game the federal tax system and was caught.

Will noncompetes go extinct?

Read about the ethical complications of this type of agreement.

Competence and safety go hand in hand

Engineers failed to examine their decisions through lens of professional ethics.

Relying on generative AI in scholarly work has its pitfalls

A prospective author lies about his use of artificial intelligence in a paper.

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