Announcements

Event notice:

The Investment, Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovative Solutions in Smart Infrastructure Project Conference accompanying the Gulf Engineering Forum 27 will be held from February 3-4, 2026, in Kuwait. 

Organizer Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE), Gulf Engineering Union, and ASCE Kuwait Section leaders who are on the conference scientific committee, are sharing this friendly reminder that the call for abstract submissions closes on December 15. You will find event details and links to submit and to register and attend on the website (URL: https://sconf26.kse.org.kw/.)

Program includes presentations from outstanding experts in the field, panel discussion session, poster sessions, abstract presentations and workshops covering the following themes:

Innovative Technologies: Global innovations & enabling technologies for smart infrastructure

Sustainable Engineering: Engineering & Environmental Sustainability

Financial Sustainability: Financial sustainability & investment modes

Regional Investments: CGG investment mechanisms & regional case studies

Implementation Excellence: Overcoming implementation challenges & building capabilities

Regulatory Frameworks; Legislative & Regulatory Frameworks for Smart Infrastructure

We hope for your participation in the #SCONF26 conference and support to ASCE Kuwait Section!

On Thursday, December 18th, ASCE will host a virtual meetup on the topic of AI, Cybersecurity, and the Next Generation of Civil Infrastructure. 

It is our pleasure to share this reminder about the 3rd International Conference on Sustainability: Developments & Innovations (ICSDI 2026), at Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 8-12, 2026.

We hope you will avail yourselves of the early bird registration rate in place until January 1 and attend to meet ASCE President Marsha Anderson Bomar and other Distinguished Speakers. For details, please go to the website (URL: https://www.icsdi.org/).

This 2026 conference “Turning Vision into Reality” focuses on the state of the art and practice in different sustainable development goals (SDGs) and stands as a powerful convergence of knowledge and action, expanding across multiple technical tracks that bridge civil, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental engineering.  In Riyadh, a city rapidly redefining itself on the global stage, ICSDI 2026 becomes the platform where engineering visions are sharpened by cross-disciplinary collaboration and grounded in real-world application. This is not just a gathering - it is a shared mission to turn sustainability into a technical reality.

We look forward to your participation in ICSDI 2026 and to celebrating the achievements and collaboration of ASCE professionals across the globe. Please feel free to contact  [email protected] for further details.

ASCE Global Programs

January is National Mentoring Month! The Structural Engineering Institute Mentoring Committee has created an interactive BINGO game to help you find short mentoring activities you can do on a regular basis within your firm or university. They take on average 10 minutes, and can have a dramatic compounding effect. Over this month (and hopefully the months after as well), try to get BINGO!

On Thursday, November 20th, we'll have a virtual meetup on the topic of Bridges of Thanks: Connecting Communities Through Engineering. Bring your questions. Get to know each other. Share your expertise.

Dear ASCE Members,

🌟 Greetings from ASCE India Section! 🌟

We are delighted to announce the rescheduled date for the One-Day Online Hands-on Workshop on “Finite Element Simulation using MIDAS – 2025”, now to be held on 29th November 2025 (Saturday) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (IST).

Organized by ASCE India Section in association with MIDAS IT and Trellisign Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, this workshop is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Finite Element Method (FEM) applications using three advanced MIDAS software platforms widely used in the civil engineering industry.

💡 What You’ll Learn

🏗️ MIDAS GEN – Structural Analysis & Design of Buildings: Learn 3D modeling, load analysis, and design optimization.
🌉 MIDAS CIVIL – Bridge Engineering Applications: Explore FEM-based design, dynamic analysis, and moving load simulations.
🌍 MIDAS GTX – Geotechnical Modeling: Perform soil–structure interaction, slope stability, and excavation analysis.

✨ Workshop Highlights

✅ Expert-led sessions with live demonstrations and case studies
✅ Real-world simulation exercises and digital training material
✅ E-Certificate for all participants
✅ Opportunity to interact with software specialists and academic experts

🧾 Registration Details

For ASCE Members:
🎓 Students / Research Scholars – ₹250/-
👩‍🏫 Faculty / Engineers – ₹500/-

For Non-Members:
👷 All Categories – ₹800/-

🕒 Last Date for Registration: 27th November 2025

🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gv-gE_sk

💳 Payment Details:
Account Name: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS INDIA SECTION
Account No.: 00000041924428454
IFSC Code: SBIN0002452
Branch: PEC Chandigarh

📩 For Queries:
[email protected] | [email protected]
📱 +91-9015536450 | +91-8882137368 | +91-7738592466

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your skills and explore the power of FEM-based modeling, simulation, and analysis with the industry-leading MIDAS suite.
Be part of this transformative learning experience that bridges the gap between classroom concepts and real-world engineering practice.

✨ Join. Learn. Evolve.
Let’s shape a smarter, sustainable, and simulation-driven future in Civil Engineering! 🌍

Warm regards,
Dr. Kavita Tandon
Secretary, ASCE India Section (2025–27)
📧 [email protected]

On Thursday, October 16th, we'll have a virtual meetup on the topic of Structural Integrity at Work and Home: Building a Balanced Career. Bring your questions. Get to know each other. Share your expertise.

Please see the corrected date for the WSDOT Tour for 9/25/2025.

See Section Website for the correct information and RSVP information.

Sorry for any confusion.  See you next week!

Come connect, network, and unwind with fellow professionals at a casual evening social hosted by two statewide ASCE institutes – Environmental & Water Resources (EWRI) and the newly formed Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI).

📅 When: Thursday, September 18

📍 Where: Vatos Tacos + Tequila, The Exchange, Fort Collins

⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

🍹 Perk: Your first drink is on EWRI + UESI!

Whether you’re curious about UESI, passionate about water resources, or just want to meet others in the field, this is a great chance to connect with colleagues and learn about upcoming events and opportunities.

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Please reach out to Jeremy Garcia-Glasscock with UESI ([email protected]) or Tasha Neel with EWRI ([email protected]) with any questions.

On Thursday, September 18th, we'll have a virtual meetup on the topic of The Power of the Pivot. Bring your questions. Get to know each other. Share your expertise.

Dear ASCE Inland Empire Section Members,

We hope that this message finds you and your loved ones doing well. 

Each year, a deserving member from our section is selected as the Engineer of Merit. Since the success of our section depends on the countless contributions of so many dedicated individuals, we’re asking for your help with this year’s nomination process.

The Engineer of Merit Award is bestowed on a civil engineer who meets most, if not all of these criteria:

1. A distinguished career in any branch of civil engineering
2. Distinguished service to the Inland Empire Section
3. Exemplary professional conduct in a specific outstanding instance
4. An established reputation for professional service
5. Objective and lasting achievement in improving conditions under which professional engineers serve in public and private practice
6. Significant contribution toward improvement of employment conditions among civil engineers
7. Significant contributions toward improving the professional aspects of civil engineering education
8. Professional guidance of qualified young persons who would seek civil engineering as a career
9. Other evidence of merit which, in the judgment of the Award Committee, shall have advanced the Society’s professional objectives
10. Who is a current ASCE member in good standing 

Please support the Inland Empire Section by nominating a deserving member for this year’s award. A short paragraph describing the specific contributions of the proposed member is requested.

Send your nomination to Bill Meeks, [email protected]  before Friday, November 14, 2025.

Sincerely,

Bill Meeks, Jeanne Finger and Rebecca Matlack

2026 Engineer of Merit Award Committee 

The ASCE Inland Empire Section is pleased to present a full-day workshop exploring Artificial 
Intelligence (AI) and its growing role in civil engineering. Learn how AI is shaping engineering 
workflows, decision-making, and future practice.

The seminar will include presentations on: 

• AI Fundamentals – Background, key terms, and concepts
• AI in Practice – Hands-on applications with tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Perplexity, including custom GPTs for writing, brainstorming, and engineering workflows.
• Corporate, Policy, and Security – How organizations are addressing opportunities and risks
• Industry Examples – AI tools and real-world engineering solutions 

Education Credit:  0.6 CEUs (6 PDHs) for attendance of this course.

Additional information on the flyer and at the EventBrite page at https://ascetechnicalseminar.eventbrite.com.

Please visit our website to view the https://www.asce.org/communities/student-members/conferences/asce-sustainable-solutions-competition

RFIs can be submitted to the online link provided in the rules starting on September 27, 2026 until February 4, 2026.  All responses to RFIs will be posted in this community.
RFIs submitted to this community will not be accepted.

Papers are invited for presentation at the 74th Annual Geotechnical Engineering Conference, to be 
held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Graduate Hotel, 615 Washington Ave SE on the Minneapolis East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota (UMN). Case histories documenting the geotechnical performance of foundations, embankments, roadway subgrades, or other infrastructure elements are welcome. The conference typically attracts 200+ engineering, construction, and geoscience professionals who convene to hear expert practitioners and researchers discuss significant projects and current theories.
All papers accepted should follow the format necessary for publication in the proceedings available at the conference. Authors are expected to provide a digital copy of their paper, with a signed copyright release, by December 31, 2025. Presentations are allotted 20 minutes, with five minutes 
for discussion.

Two abstracts, one < 300 words and one < 100 words, with presenting author name and complete contact information, should be submitted electronically to [email protected]

Please visit our website to view the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Competition Rules.

RFIs can be submitted to the online link provided in the rules starting on September 26, 2025, until February 4, 2026.  All responses to RFIs will be posted in this community.
RFIs submitted to this community will not be accepted.

Please visit our website to view the 2026 Construction Institute Student Symposium Competition Rules

Please contact Philip Martinson (Phil Martinson Engineering Company) if you are interested to claim a FREE report binding station, which includes:

• Ibico Manual Comb Binder
• A couple hundred plastic combs
• Large paper cutter
• Flat File Drawer Cabinet for 18” x 24” drawings
• Two-Level-Layout table with a slide away paper cutter storage pocket

Also available to claim for FREE:

• Lateral 4-drawer filing cabinet
• Two 2-drawer standard filing cabinets

Philip Martinson
Phil Martinson Engineering Company
Spokane, WA 99210

Phone: 503-557-1555
Email: [email protected]

On Thursday, July 17th, we'll have a virtual meetup on the topic of Infrastructure in Parks and Recreation. Bring your questions. Get to know each other. Share your expertise.