History and Heritage

Civil engineers build the world's infrastructure. In doing so, they shape the history of nations around the world. This site provides information on the people, projects, and concepts that comprise the history and heritage of civil engineering. Feel free to browse through the various sections to learn more about this history and ASCE's History & Heritage Program.
Woodhead Dam Named International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
On August 1, 2008, David Mongan, President of ASCE, presented the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) with a plaque designating the Woodhead Dam, Tabletop Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Built between 1893 and 1897, Woodhead Dam was the first large masonry dam designed and built in South Africa. For more information on this dam, click here.

Below is a photograph of the plaque being presented to the officers of the SAICE. They are from left to right:

Back Row : Verelene De Koker, SAICE editor; Marie Ashpole, SAICE Outreach Officer; Marianne Van der Schuren, SAICE western Cape Branch Chair; Johan De Koker, President of SAICE; David Mongan, President of ASCE; Patrick Natale, Executive Director of ASCE; and Meggan Maughan-Brown, Director of International Affairs, ASCE.

Front Row: Anthony Murray, Chair, History & Heritage, SAICE and David Botha, Executive Director of SAICE
NEW! A Brochure on ASCE's

History and Heritage Program

The History & Heritage Committee has produced a new brochure describing all the different aspects of ASCE's program. It describes not only such well-known programs as the Landmark program but also the publications, symposia, and, of course, the Web site. This compact brochure provides members with a n easy way to promote the field's history with the
public. It is also a good way for faculty to introduce their students to the wonderful heritage of their chosen field.

To request copies, please email Carol Reese, staff contact for the committee.

ASCE Continuing Education

ASCE has been committed to providing top quality continuing education for civil engineers and related professionals for over three decades. The Society holds more than 300 seminars and computer workshops each year on a wide variety of technical, management, and regulatory topics. These seminars are held in more than 45 cities across the U.S. In addition, ASCE offers customized on-site training, live interactive web/teleconference seminars, and many distance learning programs, including online courses, and courses on CD, videotape, and audiotape.

Looking for ways to stay current in the ever-changing Civil Engineering profession? See our Special Featured Items section!

ASCE offers Continuing Education Units (convertible to PDHs) to assist ASCE members and other civil engineers in meeting state registration board requirements for P.E. license renewal. ASCE has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, ASCE has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, ASCE is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. Click here for information on licensing requirements in your state.
For additional information on ASCE Continuing Education, click on the links below:

Seminars

Live, Interactive Web Seminars

Distance Learning

On-site Training

P.E. Exam Review and F.E. Exam Review Options

Structural I P.E. Exam Review

Preparation for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, & SAT

Online University Degree and Certificate Programs