Massachusetts’ Infrastructure Earns a D+: A Call to Build for the Future

July 23, 2026By. ASCE Staff

Massachusetts Infrastructure Faces Aging Systems and Growing Demands Massachusetts is known for its world-class universities, vibrant economy, and historic communities. But beneath the surface of the Commonwealth’s success lies a challenge that affects every resident, business, and visitor: aging infrastructure. Today, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) released the inaugural 2026 Report Card......

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Register Now! Upcoming Webinar to Spotlight America’s Dams and Levees

July 16, 2026By. ASCE Staff

America’s dams and levees play a critical role in protecting communities, supporting water management, and strengthening economies. On August 26 at 2 p.m. ET, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will host an upcoming webinar, Making the Grade: Dams/Levees, bringing together leading engineers and infrastructure experts to discuss both challenges and solutions sustaining these......

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Congress Advances WRDA 2026 Water Infrastructure Bills

July 16, 2026By. ASCE Staff

House Committee Advances WRDA 2026 Legislation This week, Congress moved another step closer to passing its biennial water resources infrastructure legislation on time for the seventh consecutive cycle. On Tuesday July 14, the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee unanimously approved H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. The committee had originally......

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Built to Adapt: The Civil Engineers Shaping America’s Past and Future

July 09, 2026By. ASCE Staff

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a new video, “Built to Adapt: The Civil Engineers Shaping America’s Past and Future,” as part of the USA TODAY America250 series commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The film explores the vital role civil engineers have played in building and maintaining the infrastructure systems that power......

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Flowing Forward: How Water Infrastructure Shaped Modern America

July 01, 2026By. ASCE Staff

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, ASCE has launched an interactive StoryMap highlighting the transformative role of water and wastewater infrastructure in advancing public health, driving economic growth, and enabling urban development. Through compelling historical examples, the StoryMap illustrates how civil engineering innovations helped reduce disease, improve quality of life, and support the......

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House introduces WRDA 2026; markup delayed by floor fights

July 01, 2026By. ASCE Staff

House Introduces WRDA 2026 Bill On June 26th, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee introduced H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Introduction of the House’s WRDA bill marks the culmination of a process that started in the fall of 2025 with the committee’s first WRDA hearing. This year’s WRDA bill authorizes......

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Register Now! Upcoming Webinar on Effective Asset Management and Infrastructure

June 30, 2026By. ASCE Staff

Thursday, July 30   Public infrastructure decisions don’t end when a project is complete—they only begin a new phase of responsibility. Ensuring that infrastructure assets remain safe, reliable, and cost-effective over their full life cycle requires thoughtful planning, robust data, and disciplined management. To explore these critical challenges and opportunities, join ASCE and Siemens for......

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OMB Proposed Rule Could Reshape Federal Grants

June 11, 2026By. ASCE Staff

What the Proposed Rule Would Change The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and more than 40 federal agencies published a proposed rule on May 29, 2026, that would fundamentally restructure the terms under which federal awards are managed. If enacted, the proposed rule would shift the current OMB guidance on grants from a framework......

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Making the Grade: Solid Waste Infrastructure Webinar

June 03, 2026By. ASCE Staff

On July 15th, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was joined by experts from public and private sectors to discuss and showcase solutions for challenges facing solid waste infrastructure. Hosted by ASCE with partnership from SCS Engineers, the event provided an overview of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure which graded solid waste......

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ASCE Leads Infrastructure Week Engagement

May 28, 2026By. ASCE Staff

From May 18 to 22, ASCE joined state, local, and national partners to advocate for critical needs in the nation’s infrastructure network. Infrastructure Week provides an opportunity to recognize the impact and importance of infrastructure to the nation’s quality of life, economy, and security. To promote public activities and outreach, ASCE developed an engagement toolkit......

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