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Alabama Section 2009 Summer Meeting July 29-31, 2009 PDF Print E-mail
The Alabama Section Summer meeting is once again headed to the Alabama Gulf Coast for its annual summer meeting, July 29-31 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach.  Up to 9 PDH units will be available through the technical program.  Mr. David G. Mongan, P.E. F.ASCE,  the current Past-President of ASCE, will be our special guest speaker during the Thursday luncheon.  The meeting will kick-off with a welcoming reception on Wednesday night and include the popular Thursday night family seafood buffet at the Orange Beach Pavilion catered by Bailey’s Seafood.  The annual ASCE scholarship golf tournament will be held on Friday afternoon.

Information on the meeting is on the EVENTS page, including registration form and the scheduled technical program.

 
National Committee Involvement Recognition PDF Print E-mail

The Alabama Section of ASCE would like to recognize the following members, who are currently also serving on National Committees:
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Graphic: State-by-state breakdown of proposed stimulus spending PDF Print E-mail

The Center for American Progress has released a graphic that shows a breakdown of proposed stimulus spending by each state. The biggest chunk of money would go to the biggest states, such as California and Texas. Altogether, 18 states would receive at least $10 billion in funding, while smaller states, such as Wyoming, would get minimal amounts. Alabama is slated to receive $7.93 billion, of which 12.13% is set aside to balance the state budget.
 
ASCE Report Card Survey PDF Print E-mail

ASCE National is compiling the results of a survey that they released, which has to do with infrastructure issues at the local and state levels.  These results will help to publish ASCE's 2009 State Fact sheets, which go with the Report Card for America's Infrastructure.
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ASCE Assigns Grade of D to Nation's Infrastructure PDF Print E-mail
Because decades of underfunding and inattention have endangered our nation's infrastructure, $2.2 trillion in repairs and upgrades is needed over the next five years to meet adequate conditions. That's the conclusion of ASCE's new 2009 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, released today, which assigns an overall grade of D to the nation as well as individual grades in 15 infrastructure categories. Since ASCE's last assessment in 2005, there has been little change in the condition of America's roads, bridges, drinking water systems, and other public works. With the nation's infrastructure receiving renewed attention from the White House, Congress, and the public as a vital part of an economic stimulus package, the Report Card offers informed guidance from professional engineers on where funds would best be spent.
  • Watch a live webcast of the Report Card announcement today at 10 a.m. ET. Register for the event here.
  • Details of the new Report Card, including grades in the 15 categories, suggestions for solutions, and more, are available here.
  • Share your comments and track the progress of action in Washington in ASCE's blog, Our Failing Infrastructure.
 
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