CI Members Selected in Class of 2009 ASCE Distinguished Members
ASCE's highest accolade - Distinguished Member - is held by only 198 distinctive members of ASCE's total 146,000 membership.
Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a distinguished scholar, academic leader and champion of expanding educational requirements for professional certification as a civil engineer. Dr. Russell has introduced new technological advances to civil engineering including innovative concepts relating to contractor prequalificaiton and surety/bonding issues. He was also instrumental in promoting research on the use of fiber reinforced polymers and advanced materials. Named one of ENR's Top 25 Newsmakers of the Year twice, Dr. Russell has dedicated himself and brought the talents of colleagues and students to the service of ASCE over many years.
Clifford J. Schexnayder, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE and Eminent Scolar Emeritus at Arizona State University's Del E. Webb School of Construction, served as Chair of the Construction Division and was a founding member of today's Construction Institute. Dr. Schexnayder is recognized for more than four decades of service to the Civil Engineering profession, as an international expert in heavy construction, and tireless mentor to young engineering educators. He is active in advancing the CE profession in South America and has lectured at universities in Ecuador and Peru. A retired Army Colonel, Dr. Schexnayder served in a variety of professional positions with major heavy/highway construction contractors. He is lead author for textbooks Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods and Construction Management Fundamentals, widely used in construction courses and translated into Chinese.
Moretrench Chairman and CI Past President Receives 2009 OPAL Award for Lifetime Achievement in Construction
Moretrench Company Chairman John F. Donohoe is a 2009 recipient of the prestigious ASCE Opal Award. This honor, awarded to Mr. Donohoe for “innovation and excellence in construction of civil engineering projects and/or programs," underscores a career dedicated to the advancement of specialty dewatering and geotechnical construction and recognizes the extraordinary contribution that he has made to the civil engineering industry over the past 45 years.
Speed Networking Session at CI's San Francisco Student Days Event
Co-sponsored by CI and ASCE's San Francisco and Sacramento Sections (Sept. 26-28, 2008 San Francisco, CA). More than 150 students from 12 different universities attended the three-day workshop packed with technical sessions, site tours, and networking opportunities for construction engineering students. Students networked with construction industry leaders, fine-tuned their resumes with younger members, and visited the Bay Bridge construction site. Check out photos of the event at the Student Days Web site.
Technical Region Directors Report October 31, 2008.
All members of the ASCE Board of Direction are expected to communicate effectively with the constituents in their respective regions. The Technical Region is a worldwide, virtual region comprised of ASCE's seven Institutes. This report is intended to keep you informed of the news from the ASCE Board of Direction. Click here to read full report.
NCEES Announces Changes to Civil Engineering Exam. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) introduced new specifications for its Civil Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination that will apply starting with the April 2008 exam administration. As part of the revised specifications, a new depth module in construction engineering has been added. Click here to read more about these changes and see a Guide for Professional Engineering Licensure for Constuction Professionals.
Classroom lectures will come to life during a real-world engineering day on the project site in New York City. You'll be guided by leaders from Kiewit and other project stake-holders through the construction life cycle of the Willis Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project. At $612 Million, it is the most expensive bridge construction project in NY DOT history.
Younger Members - Meet the Leaders!
This forum brought together today's industry titans and tomorrow's leaders to share insight, exchange information and explore opportunities that would normally take years in the field to grasp.
Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a distinguished scholar, academic leader and champion of expanding educational requirements for professional certification as a civil engineer. Dr. Russell has introduced new technological advances to civil engineering including innovative concepts relating to contractor prequalificaiton and surety/bonding issues. He was also instrumental in promoting research on the use of fiber reinforced polymers and advanced materials. Named one of ENR's Top 25 Newsmakers of the Year twice, Dr. Russell has dedicated himself and brought the talents of colleagues and students to the service of ASCE over many years. 
Clifford J. Schexnayder, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE and Eminent Scolar Emeritus at Arizona State University's Del E. Webb School of Construction, served as Chair of the Construction Division and was a founding member of today's Construction Institute. Dr. Schexnayder is recognized for more than four decades of service to the Civil Engineering profession, as an international expert in heavy construction, and tireless mentor to young engineering educators. He is active in advancing the CE profession in South America and has lectured at universities in Ecuador and Peru. A retired Army Colonel, Dr. Schexnayder served in a variety of professional positions with major heavy/highway construction contractors. He is lead author for textbooks Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods and Construction Management Fundamentals, widely used in construction courses and translated into Chinese. 
Moretrench Chairman and CI Past President Receives 2009 OPAL Award for Lifetime Achievement in Construction 
