The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast21 Okt 2021

CEA - A Dive Into the 2021 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

The 2021 edition of the ASCE Infrastructure Report Card is out! It brings light to the current conditions of America’s infrastructure by assessing different individual categories, from bridges to hazardous waste. As a civil engineer working in one of these fields, you should probably check this out.

Therefore, today we’ll dive into the main points of the report. This includes the many challenges the country still has to face, the recommendations on how to improve the infrastructure moving forward, and why this means that civil engineers will be needed MORE than ever before!

What You’ll Learn:

What is the Current Overall Grade of America’s Infrastructure?
What is the Grade It Should Be Aiming at?
What are the Different Categories Used in the Report?
The Approximate Investment Amount Needed in Each Category
Recommendations to Increase the Grades―And Why It Means “JOBS AVAILABLE!”
How is the Report Put Together in the First Place?
Three Infrastructure Trends Worth Noting
The Grades of Some of the Categories, From Bridges to Energy
How You Can Take a Look at the Report Too―And Why You Should

Our Partner:

Built Bar - http://civilengineeringacademy.com/built

Resources Mentioned:

2021 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card - https://infrastructurereportcard.org

CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com

CEA FREE Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com

CEA Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q

Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

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