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The 2026 ASCE/APWA Alabama Summer Meeting is officially in the books, and what an incredible few days it was!
On behalf of the Alabama Section of ASCE and the Alabama Chapter APWA, thank you to everyone who helped make this conference such a tremendous success. From the outstanding technical presentations and engaging discussions to the networking, fellowship, and fun social events, this year’s conference showcased the very best of Alabama’s civil engineering and public works community.
A special thank you goes to all of our speakers who generously shared their knowledge and expertise. Your willingness to educate, inspire, and challenge our profession is what makes this conference such a valuable experience year after year.
We also want to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and exhibitors. Your investment and continued support make events like this possible. Thank you to our Captain’s Circle, Buccaneer, “Port Royal Boil,” Galley, Young Buc, Navigator, and Standard Exhibitor sponsors for helping create an exceptional experience for our attendees. Your partnership strengthens our profession and helps us continue providing meaningful educational and networking opportunities across Alabama.
Finally, thank you to every attendee, volunteer, committee member, and organizer who gave their time and energy to make this conference a success. We hope everyone left with new ideas, stronger professional relationships, and a renewed excitement for serving our communities.
We can’t wait to see everyone again at our next Alabama Section event!
Members of the Alabama Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) were proud to represent our Section at the ASCE Legislative Fly-In in Washington, D.C. on March 19, 2026.
This annual event brings civil engineers from across the country together to engage directly with federal lawmakers and advocate for critical infrastructure priorities. Our Alabama delegation, Payton Billingsley, John Corbell, Lawren Pratt, and Kyle Couture, had the opportunity to meet with the offices of Gary Palmer, Dale Strong, Shomari Figures, Terri Sewell, Tommy Tuberville, and Katie Britt to discuss infrastructure needs and priorities impacting communities across Alabama.
Advocacy is a vital part of our profession, and events like this help ensure that the voice of civil engineers is heard at the national level. We’re proud of our members for representing Alabama and strengthening the connection between engineering expertise and public policy.
We hope this inspires even more participation from our Section in future Fly-Ins and at events closer to home, like our recent Legislative Drive-In in Montgomery.
The 9th Annual Alabama Civil Engineering Legislative Day Drive-In was held on March 11, 2026, in Montgomery. This year’s event was a tremendous success, bringing together members of the Alabama Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and ACEC Alabama to engage directly with state leaders and advocate for the civil engineering profession. We were especially grateful to have Clyde Chambliss, P.E., join us to discuss key issues and legislation impacting infrastructure and our industry.
From the legislative briefing and discussions at the Alabama Department of Archives & History to visits at the Alabama State House, our members demonstrated the importance of being actively involved in the legislative process. The opportunity to connect one-on-one with legislators and share perspectives on infrastructure needs across Alabama is critical to ensuring our profession has a strong and effective voice.
Events like Legislative Day reinforce the vital role civil engineers play not only in designing and maintaining infrastructure, but also in shaping the policies that guide our communities’ future. Participation helps promote informed decision-making and strengthens advocacy efforts across the state.
We encourage everyone to continue building on this momentum by staying engaged with local representatives and participating in future advocacy initiatives. Together, we can continue to elevate the civil engineering profession and make a lasting impact on Alabama’s infrastructure.
