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Funding and Financing U.S. Infrastructure

In the 2025 Report Card, the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) estimates a $3.7 trillion investment gap for U.S infrastructure to reach a state of good repair, assuming Congress continues recent funding levels. As such, sponsors of infrastructure projects will need to  innovate and look to diversify funding and financing sources beyond federal spending......

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Utah’s 2025 Infrastructure Report Card: A Mix of Progress and Challenges

On May 29th, the Utah Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)  released the 2025 Report Card for Utah’s Infrastructure at the state capitol building in Salt Lake City. The results are a blend of progress and ongoing challenges. The report assigns a cumulative grade of ‘C+’ to Utah’s infrastructure, maintaining the same......

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How AEC Companies Are Leveraging Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine 5, the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool, is helping companies like Pennoni, Geopogo, and Smart Spatial deliver cutting-edge visuals and interactive experiences that bridge conceptual design and real-world execution. We spoke to the teams behind the scenes to discover how Unreal Engine is bringing value to their stakeholders, clients, and......

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FEMA BRIC

The future of FEMA

A bipartisan group of House members, including the Chair and Ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, are sharing a sweeping draft bill to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The draft will join more than a dozen bills already introduced in the 119th Congress to reform all or parts of FEMA.......

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5 things you need to know about the ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

By Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions, Autodesk This year’s ASCE Solutions Summit couldn’t have been more timely. Held in Washington, D.C., the event coincided with the release of the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The report card awarded the United States a C—the highest grade in the report’s history.......

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surface transportation reauthorization

ASCE Highlights Surface Transportation Reauthorization Recommendations

ASCE has developed a set of recommendations for lawmakers to consider as they draft the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Surface transportation reauthorization, a large legislative effort that falls under the jurisdiction of multiple Congressional committees, is a major priority for ASCE, as current programs are set to expire in September 2026. The House Committee......

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FEMA BRIC

FEMA ends Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program

On April 4, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC) was ending. The announcement stated that undistributed BRIC funds will be returned to the Disaster Relief Fund or the U.S. Treasury. The announcement also stated that FEMA is working to develop an updated approach to mitigation......

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ASCE partners with Esri to create ArcGIS StoryMap “Infrastructure is Everywhere”

Infrastructure is essential for cities and communities across America to function. It ensures safety and supports daily activities, like driving over bridges or flying to destinations. The quality of infrastructure is crucial for our safety. To help better tell the story of America’s Infrastructure, which we detailed in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, ASCE......

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State legislatures scrutinizing professional civil engineer licensing

Florida On February 24th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would launch his version of the Trump Administration’s “Department of Government Efficiency” to tackle waste, fraud, and abuse in the Sunshine State. Specifically, over the next year, DeSantis wants his new government efficiency initiative to scrutinize local government spending, reduce the size of the state......

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