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Decisions at the ballot box influence policies that support engineering standards and public safety.Concrete buildings, compared to buildings built with other materials, have received attention for being better able to withstand and recover from many categories of disaster. Concrete provides these same resiliency benefits when it is used for paving.
The engineering profession is evolving at an unprecedented pace. New technologies are reshaping industries, sustainability is no longer optional, and the workforce itself is transforming. So, what does this mean for the engineers leading the way?
Not long ago, net-zero cement seemed unattainable. But even though its development—and definition—are still evolving, the levers that enable cement manufacturers to achieve net-zero are coming into focus.
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In February 2022, the NSPE Board of Directors endorsed, per the Committee on Policy and Advocacy recommendation, “The Role of the Engineering Community in Addressing Climate Change.” Prepared with input from a working group of sixteen organizations including NSPE, the statement is intended to unite, energize, and motivate people within and across organizations, and to fulfill their desires for meaning and purpose in their professional lives. Learn more.
In August, drought conditions and low reservoir levels led the federal government to make the first-ever shortage declaration for the Colorado River. This declaration didn’t come as a surprise to professional engineers who are working on solutions for life with less water. Read more.
As calls to action for supporting sustainable communities ramp up, the engineering profession is being asked to take on a more prominent role in designing infrastructure, technologies, and systems that improve and reduce harm to society. Read more.
Superstorm Sandy hit U.S. soil in late October 2012, causing at least 159 U.S. fatalities and $65 billion in damages and economic losses. More than a year later, communities, ... Read More >>
As changes in climate become more severe, engineers are making an effort to prepare for the future. Read More >>