Welcome to the Buffalo Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers

The Buffalo Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was founded in 1921, and through the years, it has played an important role in the engineering community.  We are located in Zone 1 of the geographic subdivision of ASCE, representing a membership of over 500 civil engineers and engineering students in and around the Western New York area, including the counties of Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany in New York State.  The Buffalo Section is a member of the ASCE New York State Council and Technical Societies Council of the Niagara Frontier (TSC).

The Buffalo Section offers continuous support of the local engineering community.  We strive for the advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering through education.

Purpose

The purpose of ASCE is educational, scientific, literary, and charitable, including but not limited to:

1. The advancement of the science of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity;

2. The furtherance of education on the science of engineering;

3. The maintenance of the highest standards of excellence in the educational fields relating to the science of engineering; and

4. The exercise of such powers as permitted by law to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Vision and Mission

The vision of ASCE is the engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.  Its mission is to provide essential value to its members, their careers, our partners, and the public through developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.

Communications

The Buffalo Section publishes a newsletter 10 times a year with distribution to approximately 500 individuals.  It also maintains an email network with its members and routinely sends announcements regarding meetings and other functions of interest to ASCE members.  The Buffalo section also has this internet website where individuals can learn more about ASCE and its ongoing activities.  Finally, the Buffalo Section publishes a directory every two years for distribution to its membership.

Meetings

The Buffalo Section holds monthly meetings, except in July and August, for its members and guests.  Some of the meetings are held jointly with other technical societies.  The meetings generally feature a speaker giving a talk on a relevant engineering topic.  The December meeting topic is usually social in nature and the June meeting is the annual field trip.  In addition, The Buffalo Section technical committees hold meetings to conduct business and present technical information.