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This paper considers the requirements of construction materials to support civil infrastructure resiliency and sustainability. Relevant properties of a re engineered ductile concrete, named Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC), are reviewed under this framework. Based on a growing body of experimental data, it is suggested that the tensile and compressive ductility, the damage tolerance and tight crack width characteristics, and the self-healing functionality of ECC provides the foundation of a materials technological platform that contributes to structural durability and resiliency. The technology is undergoing a transition from laboratory studies to full-scale field applications. The state-of-the art of ECC technology is illustrated with highlights of an application in bridge deck retrofit aimed at enhancing infrastructure sustainability, and an application in a new building design aimed at enhancing building resiliency under earthquake loading.