Public Works Makes Normal Happen
This summer, communities across the United States have faced devastating natural disasters floods, wildfires, tornadoes and more. For many, the
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DOE announces the Speed to Power initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the Speed to Power initiative with an aim to increase the productivity of large-scale
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New York Governor to Affordably Advance Local Water Infrastructure Projects
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul announced $176 million in infrastructure funding is going towards communities across New York State.
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Texas DOT works to leverage artificial intelligence’s power
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a three-year Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan (2025–2027) to improve roadway safety, mobility
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Oklahoma announces Route 66 revitalization grant
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced grant funding to support the revitalization Route 66. Ahead of its 100th anniversary in
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Baldwin Water Treatment Plant is an Engineering Landmark
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has officially recognized the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant in Cleveland, Ohio, as a
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EPA plan to end GHG reporting would hurt carbon capture efforts
The proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) is in the works.
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J.D. Power says Charging Infrastructure is becoming more reliable
Public EV charging has long faced criticism for unreliable stations, frustrating user experiences and equipment breakdowns, all of which have
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Ohio, Once Again, Votes for Infrastructure
Bipartisan support in May 2025 renewed Ohio’s State Capital Improvement Program In 1987, former state Senator Harry Meshel, a strong
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Nation’s largest irrigation district announces support of Delta Conveyance Project fast-track
Plans for modernizing the California State Water Project received support from the Imperial Irrigation District, the country’s largest irrigation district.
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How can civil engineers adapt to unexpected job responsibilities?
Civil engineering encompasses a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from building structures to managing projects, which means professionals often
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APWA appears in the U.S. House Panel to support SPEED Act
The American Public Works Association (APWA) President Dominick Longobardi, appeared in front of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
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DOE Announces $134 Million to Advance U.S. Fusion Leadership
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $134 million in funding to accelerate innovation in fusion energy through two
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Critical interdependencies: What can we learn from the Baltimore bridge tragedy?
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, a workshop was held on critical infrastructure failure.
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Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Newark’s Pequannock Water Treatment Plant (PWTP) now has the capacity to treat 60 million gallons of water per day after
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Public Officials Step Up to Fund Infrastructure Projects
State and local governments across the U.S. are making historic investments in infrastructure, with billions allocated toward roads, bridges, water
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1.1-mile tunnel to make highway safer would be California’s longest
Caltrans is teaming up with partner organizations to consider alternative infrastructure to the Last Chance Grade roadway on Highway 101.
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Kansas City Builds for the Next Century
The new John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge in Kansas City replaces the outdated 1956 structure with a modern design
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The Federal Railroad Administration invests in Railroad Bridge Safety
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announces a large investment in Railroad Bridge Safety. The department will increase the number of
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Safety First: Why Flaggers Need More Than a Paddle
Flaggers play a critical but often overlooked role in roadway construction, acting as the first line of defense for both
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DOT announces $86 Million to Support State Pipeline Safety Programs
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the allocation of $86 million in grants to support states’ pipeline safety
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Propane, the Key to $1.5 Billion in Federal Transit Grants
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $1.5 billion in competitive grants to modernize and expand public transit systems across
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EPA announces $337 million for Hurricane Helene recovery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $337 million in aid given to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery. Under
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Gather more accurate water samples to maximize pollution reduction
Researchers sought to cover the gap in stormwater pollution research and concluded that municipalities underestimate total pollutant load in surface
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U.S. Department of Energy to Distribute Next Round of HALEU to U.S. Nuclear Industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has conditionally committed to providing high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to three U.S. companies to
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