Accelerating Through Adversity

Abstract

As the economy slowed to a near halt this spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some critical civil engineering projects were completed faster than originally scheduled because of fewer vehicles on the road, fewer air travelers, and more employees and students working or learning from home Other projects moved ahead more efficiently or cost-effectively because of federal economic stimuli and support policies While far from a silver lining to the current crisis, the continuing work on these projects helps demonstrate the civil engineering profession's commitment to improving the built environment and promoting the public welfare even under the most challenging conditions © 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers