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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”111″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation\u2019s oldest national civil engineering society.” google_fonts=”font_family:Capriola%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”141″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”black” style=”dotted” border_width=”4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society\u2019s economic and social engine \u2013 the built environment \u2013 while protecting and restoring the natural environment.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Through the expertise of its active membership, ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world\u2019s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Society advances civil engineering technical specialties through nine dynamic institutes and leads with its many professional- and public-focused programs.<\/span><\/h4>\n