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The article focuses on the use of environmental efficiency to improve the future of industrial development. The author offers a definition of eco-efficiency, makes reference to the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and discusses the advantages of ecologically friendly technology. An example of a green industrial system design for the 21st century is provided.

The article offers miscellaneous news related to New York City. Topics discussed include premiere of documentary film "Unknown New York: The City That Women Built" hosted by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, the Life Sciences 2018 Real Estate Development Symposium held in June 2018, and views of Mark Chambers, director of sustainability for Mayor Bill de Blasio, on infrastructure sustainability.

The article offers information on issues related to American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as of December 2011. It says that Andrew W. Herrmann, new president of ASCE, has recounted his youth during the 141st Annual Civil Engineers Conference. It states that executive director Patrick J. Natale has explained strategic initiatives to serve the public. It adds that Herrmann discuss sustainability, infrastructure, and raising the bar in his first column as president.

A calendar of special events in the U.S. from March 24 to June 30, 2010 is presented which includes conferences titled "Globalcon" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from March 24 to 25, "Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition" in Washington, D.C. from May 10 to 12, and "American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Annual Conference" in Albuquerque, New Mexico from June 26 to 30.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on a conference held in San Francisco, California in June 2008, and another on the promise of green engineering.

The author talks about improving building performance. According to engineer Tom Hartman, there are many engineers in the engineering and design community who have ideas to achieve sustainability in buildings. Hartman states that leadership is needed among these engineers. The author also provided information about the fourth annual Engineering Green Buildings Conference and Expo which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 17 to 18, 2007.

The article discusses the highlights of the annual meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) held on October 29 to 31, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. Particular focus is given on the challenges facing the civil engineering profession. Black & Veatch chief executive officer (CEO) Len C. Rodman tackled the issue of sustainability. Other topics discussed include emerging trends in workplace flexibility and infrastructure projects. Participants included Maria Lehman of Bergmann Associates and Lynne Moss of CDM.

The article reports that Bernard Amadei, the president of the humanitarian group Engineers Without Borders-USA, will be the keynote speaker at the 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress to be held in November 2007 in Seattle, Washington. Amadei, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will speak on the topic of engineering innovation, particularly as it relates to building a better world for needy populations in the developing and underdeveloped countries of the world. Engineers Without Borders-USA partners with disadvantaged communities to improve quality of life through the implementation of sustainable engineering projects.