RESTON, Va. — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) designated 13 new Infrastructure Gamechangers — groundbreaking infrastructure projects and programs that represent the latest innovations in transportation, water, and energy infrastructure that are transforming the way engineers plan, build, and adapt to the nation’s infrastructure needs. Following these new additions, 40 states are now represented by a Gamechanger that meet at least one of these criteria: innovative technologies, creative funding mechanisms, trend-setting standards, and unique collaborations between agencies or private firms.
“Our nation’s infrastructure just received a ‘C-’ in ASCE’s 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, which is not the type of grade you want to bring home,” said Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E., president, ASCE. “Promoting innovative practices, principles, and projects are one of the ways in which we can improve this grade. With resources stretched thin, finding solutions that can make the most of the tools afforded us can be a challenge, but is an essential component of improving the built environment. This year’s Gamechangers are a testament to the forward-thinking nature of the engineering community.”