Event
Join the ACEC Research Institute team for a timely and data-driven discussion of the latest trends shaping the U.S. economy and the engineering industry. This quarter’s webinar will feature new findings from the Engineering Business Sentiment survey, highlighting current conditions and near-term expectations related to economic performance, firm finances, sector activity, backlog, and hiring.
In addition to our core sentiment indicators, the Q1 2026 edition reintroduces several annual “Hot Topic” questions to provide deeper context on the issues most top of mind for engineering firms. We will explore what firms are most concerned about heading into 2026, year-over-year wage increases for both new and existing employees, and how leaders perceive the potential impact of artificial intelligence on their firms in the year ahead.
The discussion will be grounded in key economic indicators and longitudinal benchmarks, offering practical insights to help firm leaders interpret the data and understand how broader economic and industry trends may influence strategic decision-making in the coming year.
Presenter:
Joseph Bates, Senior Research Consultant, ACEC Research Institute