Founded in 1852, the ASCE is considered as the leading provider of technical and professional conferences, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public. It represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries.

Each year, the ASCE invites nominations for 85 Society Awards that recognize civil engineers who advance the profession either through achievement or published papers. The “Lifetime Achievement Award” is presented to members who have advanced their profession, exhibited technical competence, and significantly contributed to public service and research. The Awardees must have demonstrated a life-long and eminent contribution to engineering through research, education, or public service.

This award honors Dr. Alami’s lifetime achievements and dedication to putting his education and specialization to good use. After graduating with honors from the University of Texas, he returned to Lebanon and taught for many years at the American University of Beirut (1952-1976) and the Beirut Arab University (1965-1975). While developing and expanding Khatib & Alami (K&A) business, he remained passionate about teaching and sharing his vast knowledge with the future generations of engineers. From 1977 onwards, he focused his energies exclusively on growing K&A.

From a small office in 1964, in an apartment shared with two other friends with a total number of six people, K&A grew to a multinational company with 32 offices worldwide and around 5,000 employees.

Today, K&A is a viable reality, a shared vision, and the product of hard work carrying a legacy for future generations of professionals. Dr. Alami continues to this day to be a role model within K&A with his vast wisdom and visionary experience.