General thoughts on Civil Engineering. I Have a discussion Board on: Solution By the first look of the report card I was surprised to see that a developed economy like that of america has such a bad condition with its infrastructure. Trillions of investment are to be done in the infrastructure sector to get back in track and salvage the pride of the nation. The civil engineers have to enlighten the US citizens and law makers about the dire need for addressing the issues with infrastructure. ASCE has given a D+ in the latest report card and cited insufficient water ways, roads and urgent maintenance requirement for existing bridges and dams. The media is the best way to for civil engineers to put forward these issues to the general public. All the requirements and and consequences are to be showcased with clarity so that the public and law makers can understand its importance. The public can be educated about the importance of infra structure and the problems and disasters they may face if proper investments are not done within time..