Great to See More CEs and Projects Embracing SustainabilityApr 09 2013 I recently learned of some trends that have me enthusiastic about our profession’s adoption of sustainable practices and how we’re increasingly integrating them into projects. It’s been a year since the public launch of Envision, the sustainability rating system for projects created and administered by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, the association launched by ASCE… They’ve Got the Potential to Help Future Cities – and Our ProfessionMar 05 2013 It was not only an honor, it was fun to be the president of ASCE during this year’s National Engineers Week. Of all the events, at the top was serving as a judge of the national Future City finals in Washington D.C. You know what I mean when I say outreach activities like Future City… It’s About Behavior as Well as HardwareJan 24 2013 Achieving success in our quest for LEED-EB Gold certification goes beyond physical upgrades to the headquarters building and grounds. A good percentage of points under the USGBC standard involves encouraging more sustainable habits and practices from the people who work in and service our facility. Within the building, we’ve surveyed employees on their sustainable behaviors… We Can Look Forward to a Lot of Positives This YearJan 10 2013 I hope your 2013 is off to a good start. It’s sure to be an interesting one filled with new opportunities for ASCE members. Even with the shaky state of the economy, I am very optimistic about the civil engineering profession, especially when we look at what’s to come in each of ASCE’s three strategic… Aiming to Upend the 90/10 Trash-to-Recycling Cost RatioNov 15 2012 To be more responsible environmental stewards and to satisfy LEED-EB Gold requirements, ASCE staff have adopted an updated, more effective sorting of trash and recycling, via a campaign launched by the ASCE Foundation, headquarters building manager. Going into the campaign, some 90 percent of ASCE’s disposal costs were for solid waste, with a mere 10 percent… Has ‘Superstorm’ Sandy Reshaped Our Responsibilities?Nov 05 2012 Thanks for joining me on my blog as your new ASCE President. During my year in office, I’ll share some of my views on current civil engineering-related issues affecting our profession, including how ASCE fits in. I’ll then read your replies and respond to the most thought-provoking comments. To all who have suffered losses due… A Landmark Lesson in Proper Project UpkeepOct 12 2012 Over my year as president, one of my favorite duties has been joining in the dedications for our newest National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, honoring the imagination, knowledge and skill of our predecessors, whose shoulders we stand on. These projects often achieve landmark status for the lessons they still offer us today. Recently I enjoyed… “Determining how our built water systems and our governance systems can be made more reliable. . . “Aug 25 2012 Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC) “One of the most urgent challenges facing the world today[1] is ensuring an adequate supply and quality of water in light of both burgeoning human needs and climate variability and change. Despite water’s importance to life on Earth, there are major gaps in our basic understanding of water availability, quality and dynamics, and… New Online Resource Featuring Sustainable Design Strategies for StructuresJul 26 2012 The Sustainability Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE-SEI) has re-launched their website with a new, more dynamic and interactive format. The goal of the new website is to provide current information, promote discussion, and build connections between organizations and individuals interested in sustainable structures. www.seisustainability.org The new site will… Sustainability; an American ValueJul 11 2012 Note: Roger Millar, the author of this post, is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and serves on ASCE’s Committee on America’s Infrastructure. He is also the Vice President and Director of Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute. We will be featuring ASCE members as guest contributors periodically. If you are interested in being featured,… |
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