Upcoming Events
Worldwide ASCE Day
In 2027, ASCE marks its 175th anniversary, and you’re invited to be part of the celebration!
For nearly two centuries, ASCE and its members have shaped the built environment, upheld public safety, and advanced the profession. The Society’s 175th anniversary in 2027 is an opportunity to celebrate the people, projects, and systems that bring our communities to life. The celebration will kick off on Nov. 5, 2026 (ASCE Day) and culminate with major events during ASCE2027, March 1-5, 2027, with official anniversary celebrations set for Nov. 5, 2027. Together, we’ll honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future of civil engineering.
ASCE Austin Branch wins ASCE MOSAIC Award
The ASCE Austin Branch was recently awarded the ASCE MOSAIC Award at the Engineering Workforce Collective Action Summit in Houston, Texas. The ASCE MOSAIC Award is given every year to a branches/sections that have shown considerable actions to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through their events, processes, and governance. Section Director, Clint Smith (third from left), accepted the award given by ASCE President (2026) Marsha Anderson-Bomar, Houston Branch Past-President Anna Chamberlain (Large Branch winner), and ASCE President (2027) Carol Ellinger-Haddock. The judges applauded the Women in Civil Engineering Panel as a signature event.
October 2026 Newsletter
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President's Message
Austin Messerli, P.E.
ASCE Austin Branch Members,
On November 5, people across the world celebrated “ASCE Day”. This day allows us to celebrate something bigger than our individual careers, projects, or accomplishments. We come together to celebrate our shared profession and the community that brings us together. It is a reminder that civil engineering is more than designing infrastructure or delivering projects. It is about improving quality of life, serving the public, and building the foundation for future generations.
ASCE plays an influential role in that mission. Through advocacy, technical advancement, professional development, education, and community engagement, ASCE helps shape the future of our profession and ensures that civil engineers have a voice in the decisions affecting our communities. From advancing infrastructure investment to establishing technical standards to supporting the next generation of engineers, ASCE provides a platform for us to make a difference well beyond our individual workplaces.
Here in Central Texas…
Thank you to our October sponsor, Brierly Associates!
Brierley Associates is a nationwide tunnel, trenchless, geotechnical, and geo-structural design firm that specializes exclusively in the planning, design, and construction of subsurface projects. “Creating Space Underground” is our mission and our passion. Founded in 1999, we have grown to more than 80 geotechnical and geo-structural engineers, and engineering geologists specializing in underground construction, tunneling, horizontal directional drilling and other trenchless methods.
Working across North America in various ground conditions gives us the ability to effectively interpret geotechnical characteristics, understand the strengths and limitations of construction technologies, and design methods that enable owners and contractors to successfully mitigate the risks inherent in underground construction. Geological conditions affect the design and stability of underground space. Proper geological and geotechnical assessment is critical to anticipating ground behavior during excavation, how the ground will manifest that behavior, and how to efficiently and effectively control ground behaviors that might be adverse to the intended use of the space. Those tenets are the foundation of Brierley Associates’ tunnel, trenchless and geo-structural design and consulting services.
It’s That Time of Year — ASCE Membership Renewal Season!
Don't forget to invest in your growth as a professional & Texas Section leader by renewing your additional Section & Branch annual membership. Questions about your Section and/or Branch membership status? Log in to your ASCE member profile or contact office@texasce.org.
Did you know your membership dues also help ASCE support your community? ASCE advocates for improved infrastructure, provides STEM learning opportunities for precollege students, promotes the development of civil engineering students, and provides resources to improve public health, safety, & welfare.
MEETING RECORDINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Any hybrid ASCE Austin Branch monthly meetings were recorded and are now available on our YouTube channel. Click the link below to view available recordings.
