March 2026 Newsletter 
Welcome
Welcome to the March 2026 Newsletter. Our next Branch Meeting is on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at Vouv Meeting & Event Space.
Calendar of Events
AEI | IRD 2026 CONFERENCE
- Date & Time: March 18th - 20th, 2026
Venue: San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk (101 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX-78205)
CI | CRC 2026 CONFERENCE
- Date & Time: March 18th - 21th, 2026
Venue: San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk (101 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX-78205)
ASCE T&DI CONFERENCE
- Date & Time: June 28th - July 1st, 2026
Venue: Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI - 48243)
CECON 2026
- Date & Time: September 16th - 19th, 2026
Venue: Corpus Christi, TX
Articles
March 2026 President's Message
It is starting to get warmer, at least I hope I do not jinx it by typing such a statement in the Newsletter. March is a great month with elements such as Spring Break; where for many it brings us more outside enjoying nature with our family and friends. I am also partial to the forthcoming St. Patri...
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March 2026 Meeting Sponsor
FREESE & NICHOLS, INC. Freese and Nichols is a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm serving clients across the United States. Founded in 1894, they offer stability as a long-term trusted advisor and use their national expertise to meet contemporary challenges. They’...
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March 2026 Keynote Speaker
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & LESSONS LEARNED Christie J. GottiSenior Program ManagerNorth Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Ms. Gotti joined the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth are...
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March 2026 Technical Session SpeakerS
DFW AIRPORT'S INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT Giovanni ZavalaSenior Project EngineerThe Walsh Group Mr. Zavala has over 18 years of experience, all with Archer Western, building large scale alternative delivery infrastructure projects that involved pre-construction activities suc...
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STEM Education Outreach Event
Read more to see the events we have planned for the coming months.
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Girl Scouts Update
During the February ASCE Dallas Branch Meeting, Girl Scout Troop 541 Leaders sold 41 boxes of Girl Scout cookies and received $152 in donation. Cookie sales continue until March 15, 2026 and was extended due to the week-long Winter storm. The message below was shared from Troop 541 leade...
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SMU Lyle School of Engineering | AI-Enabled Civil Engineering
SMU Lyle School of Engineering | AI-Enabled Civil Engineering
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Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) | Infrastructure Resilience Division (IRD) 2026 Conference
Construction Institute (CI) & Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2026 Joint Conference
Welcome to the CI & CRC Joint Conference 2026! We are excited to bring together cutting edge Researchers, Innovators, and Professionals in San Antonio, Texas, for this premier event. This year’s theme, "Innovation through Collaboration", invites you to explore groundbreaking ideas and forg...
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ASCE T&DI Transportation Conference
Be a part of the Transportation Event of the summer! Join T&DI in Detroit, Michigan, June 28-July 1, 2026, for the ASCE T&DI Transportation Conferences! Your badge grants you exclusive access to: Admission to the International Conference on Transportation & Development, the Interna...
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Younger Member Pickleball Social
🎉Join the younger engineering community for a fun and relaxed evening of networking and games! 🎉
The Younger Members is hosting a Pickleball Social where professionals can connect, unwind, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or trying pickleball for...
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March 2026 Texas Section Updates
1. CECON 2026: September 16-19 in Corpus Christi, TX CECON 2026 is right around the corner—and we want you to be at the center of it all. As the flagship civil engineering conference in Texas, CECON™ 2026 brings together influential leaders, innovators, and professionals committed to ...
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ASCE 2027: Infrastructure & Engineering Experience
Submit Your Content Proposal for ASCE 2027 | Deadline extended to March 18, 2026. Prepare yourself for ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience, a new flagship event for civil engineers and all infrastructure leaders to explore provocative topics, deep technical content, and up-to-date cross- and multi-disciplinary cont...
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