Focus on Economy in State of the Union Speech Provides New Openings:
President Obama’s State of the Union speech this week refocused his administration’s emphasis on economic recovery. Key ACEC priorities in infrastructure investment, energy, and tax relief were mentioned as components of a new jobs agenda.......... Click Here for entire story.

ACEC Urges Member Action to Fight the Expansion of Frivolous Lawsuits:
Two recently proposed bills in Congress could shatter vital safeguards against frivolous lawsuits. ACEC asks all Member Firms to contact their congressional delegation to urge opposition to both bills......... Click Here for entire story.

ACEC Urges Senate to Move Beyond "Shovel Ready" in New Jobs Bill:
With Senate leaders working on a new bill designed to boost job creation, ACEC led an industry coalition this week calling for strengthening the states’ ability to pursue more substantive improvement projects in transportation, water, energy and other infrastructure sectors........... Click Here for entire story.

Landmark Supreme Court Case Opens Door to Corporate Funding of Election Ads:
On January 21, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that corporations have the same right to engage in independent political speech as individuals........... Click Here for entire story.

Capitol Club Provides Critical Boost to ACEC Advocacy Program:
ACEC’s growing national political presence has been bolstered in recent years by industry leaders who give the maximum allowable contribution of $5,000 to ACEC/PAC each year......... Click Here for entire story.

Federal Agency Officials Brief ACEC On Sustainability Programs and Plans:
Senior officials from GSA, DOD, VA, and EPA met with ACEC’s Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy Committee (FAPA) last week to discuss the growing requirements for “sustainability” in federal buildings and infrastructure.......... Click Here for entire story.

QBS Tops "Lowest Bid" in Providing Lower Cost, Better Projects, National Study Shows:
A nationwide university study confirms what ACEC has long asserted—that Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) achieves lower construction costs and better project results.......... Click Here for entire story.

ACEC Offers Reconstruction Assistance to USAID's Efforts in Haiti:
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, ACEC has offered to assist the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in its recovery efforts........... Click Here for entire story.