Monitoring the Federal Government Shutdown

Find agency specific guidance & tips for federal contractors to manage the impacts of the government shutdown.

This Playbook outlines pathways to prioritize workforce development, increase outreach to students, and cultivate the next generation of engineering talent to build the communities of tomorrow.

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New! Engineering Industry’s Economic Impact

New ACEC Research Shows Engineering and Design Services Industry Contributed $685 Billion…

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Olympian Chaunté Lowe on Running Your Own Race

Southern California, 1988. A four-year-old girl watches the Summer Olympics in Seoul…

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You Can Row Your Own Way

What’s it like to achieve something momentous and life-changing that few people…

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Upcoming Events

September 22, 2025

ACEC Technology Committee’s 3 Part “Data + AI” Lunch & Learn Series

The ACEC Technology Committee’s “Data + AI” subcommittee is excited to present…

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October 22, 2025

Smart Benefits Designs: Innovations to Control Costs and Engage Employees

 Discover innovative cost containment tactics and market trends reshaping employee benefits. In…

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Advocacy & ACEC/PAC

Advocacy is ACEC’s primary mission.  Learn more about our policy priorities and the largest Political Action Committee in the built environment, ACEC/PAC.

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Sponsor, Exhibit & Advertise

Featuring your business at ACEC events and programs gives you visibility among the engineering industry’s most influential decision makers. Learn about our sponsorship, exhibit, and advertising options.

Latest Press Releases

October 1, 2025

ACEC Statement on the Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the…

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September 30, 2025

ACEC Research Institute Recognizes VHB for Exceptional Commitment to Engineering Industry Research 

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that VHB has made another major donation in…

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September 11, 2025

Burns & McDonnell Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation…

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ACEC Resources

October 6, 2025

2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast

This is the sixth annual release of the Engineering and Design Services…

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October 2, 2025

Why and How?—A Primer on AI Integration for Engineering Firms from the ACEC Technology Committee

From professional conferences to happy hours, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating conversation…

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October 2, 2025

ACEC Research Institute Business Climate Lightning Poll October 2025

A mid-quarter update to the Engineering Business Sentiment

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Industry Research

Industry Research

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Education & Events

Education & Events

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Latest Research from the ACEC Research Institute

Latest review of the State of the Engineering Economy

Provision of Engineering Services on a Lump Sum Basis

Landmark study examining the current practices, opportunities & challenges of lump sum contracting