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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.

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.