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.

Latest News

2026-2028 ACEC National Officer-Nominees Announced

The ACEC Nominating Committee has issued a slate of National Officer-nominees for…

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U.S. DOT Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

U.S. DOT has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that removes the race-…

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Upcoming Events

November 6, 2025

Geoprofessional Coalition Membership Update and Roundtable

Geoprofessionals: Membership Insights, Resource Navigation & Roundtable Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025…

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November 10, 2025

The ACEC Technology Committee’s Data + AI “Lunch & Learn” Session 2: Business Applications: Organizational Efficiency

November 10, 2025, 12:30-1:30 PM EST   The ACEC Technology Committee’s “Data…

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November 11, 2025

Health & Safety Forum Roundtable Discussion

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern ACEC’s new Health &…

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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.

Sponsorship & Advertising

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 31, 2025

Firm of the Future: The Workforce of the Future

The Workforce of the Future, the second report in the ACEC Research…

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October 24, 2025

Past Chair of the ACEC Research Institute Honored for Visionary Leadership

Mike Carragher Receives ACEC Distinguished Service Award The ACEC Research Institute congratulates…

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October 6, 2025

2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast

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

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Industry Research

Industry Research

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Education & Events

Education & Events

Register for upcoming education sessions, seminars, and industry leading events.

Latest Research from the ACEC Research Institute

Profile & analysis of performance in the Engineering and Design Services industry (A/E Services)

Sentiment of engineering firm leaders on key industry metrics.

The annual achievement report showcases the ACEC Research Institute’s impactful contributions