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SUMMARY:EEA Awards ACEC of Maine
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) sponsors a national Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) program to recognize engineering projects which epitomize quality\, innovation\, value\, and client satisfaction. A requirement for entry into ACEC’s national competition is participation in a Member Organization’s engineering excellence program. Since 1988\, ACEC of Maine has sponsored such a program. The annual ACEC of Maine Engineering Excellence Awards program precedes the national program by several months to afford award winners ample time to prepare their submittals to the ACEC national program. The 2026 ACEC of Maine Engineering Excellence Awards entry requirements have been simplified and are slightly different than the ACEC’s national competition requirements. This simplification is intended to encourage member firms to submit to ACEC of Maine’s competition. Firms wishing to submit to ACEC’s national competition will need to complete some additional requirements and comply with those guidelines that are available online. It is anticipated that most of the effort to enter the Maine competition is transferrable to the national competition. \nThe ACEC of Maine Awards Committee has made every effort to make the competition fair to all firms\, regardless of size or discipline. All firms are urged to submit an entry to showcase a project that they have recently completed. Participation in the program boosts staff morale\, improves client relations\, and assures state-wide publicity. All entries will be posted on ACEC of Maine’s web site (https://eea.acec.org/maine) upon completion of the competition. All participants in the competition will be recognized at ACEC of Maine’s 2025 Fall Forum and Engineering Excellence Awards event on November 13\, 2025. All entrants will make a brief presentation on their EEA submittals at that time. Representatives for all projects should be present and available to accept awards. \nAll applications will be submitted electronically\, via the ACEC of Maine EEA portal. Instructions for submittal are below. Please contact ACEC of Maine Executive Director\, Tanya Griffeth\, at info@acecmaine.com or (207) 557-0939 or Kevin Cooley\, P.E. at Kleinschmidt Associates (207-416-1272) with questions. \nThe deadline for submitting ACEC of Maine entries is Friday\, October 10\, 2025. Judging will take place the week of October 13\, 2025. Awards will be presented at ACEC of Maine’s Fall Forum and Engineering Excellence Awards event on November 13\, 2025.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/eea-awards-acec-of-maine/
CATEGORIES:MO Event
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SUMMARY:Smart Benefits Designs: Innovations to Control Costs and Engage Employees
DESCRIPTION: Discover innovative cost containment tactics and market trends reshaping employee benefits. \nIn this webinar\, Chad Cote\, SVP of Employee Benefits at Clark Insurance\, a Marsh McLennan Agency\, will share the trends leading to rapidly rising costs\, provide insights into what employees expect from their employer\, and offer cost containment strategies that work for all employer sizes. \n\nMarket innovations including variable copay models\, buying collectives\, and alternative funding\nTips on how to help guide Medicare-eligible employees in the right direction\nDemonstrate care models that put members back in control of their healthcare\n\nBio: \nChad Cote is a seasoned health insurance professional with over 20 years of experience in life and health insurance. As SVP of Employee Benefits at Clark Insurance\, a Marsh McLennan Agency\, he leads a team that manages health plans for organizations across Maine and New England. Chad is known for his expertise in alternative funding models\, including self-insurance\, captives\, and buying collaboratives\, and is dedicated to providing clients with market insights\, administrative support\, and employee education.
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/smart-benefits-designs-innovations-to-control-costs-and-engage-employees/
CATEGORIES:MO Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T133000
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SUMMARY:Engineering Industry Outlook: 2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast
DESCRIPTION:The ACEC Research Institute’s annual Economic Assessment & Forecast of the Engineering and Design Services Industry provides a comprehensive look at the trends\, risks\, and opportunities shaping the future of engineering. In this session\, our research team will walk through the latest findings — including industry growth\, labor market dynamics\, investment drivers\, and the impact of federal spending and interest rates. \nAttendees will gain valuable insights into where the industry is headed\, how macroeconomic forces are influencing performance\, and what firm leaders should be watching as they plan for the years ahead. Whether you’re focused on strategy\, finance\, or operations\, this session will equip you with the economic intelligence needed to position your firm for success. \nPresenters: \nJoseph Bates\, Senior Research Consultant\, ACEC Research Institute\nJon Gray\, Principal\, Rockport Analytics \nRegister today!
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/engineering-market-outlook-2025-economic-assessment-forecast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Research Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251028T113000
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SUMMARY:ACEC NM Monthly Membership Meeting - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: October Monthly Membership Meeting \nGuest Speaker: TBD \nTopic: TBD \n  \nWHEN: Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025 \n11:30 AM Registration and Meet & Greet \n12:00 Noon Meeting \n  \nWHERE: Albuquerque Marriott \n2101 Louisiana Boulevard NE (I-40/Louisiana)\, \nAlbuquerque\, NM 87110\, (505) 881-6800 \n  \nADDITIONAL DETAILS: \n\nACEC New Mexico Member – In-Person Attendance – $55 each\nNon-Member – In-Person Attendance – $110 each\nACEC New Mexico Member – Virtual Attendance (only for those located outside of ABQ) – $22 each\n\n(A Teams meeting link will be sent to you after you register.) \n  \nREGISTRATION: \nReservations are required and must be made by Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\, no later than noon. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/acec-nm-monthly-membership-meeting-october-2025/
LOCATION:Albuquerque Marriott\, 2101 Lousiana Boulevard NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,MO Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T123000
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SUMMARY:What Young Engineering Professionals Want! A Spotlight on the Firm of the Future Study on Workforce
DESCRIPTION:What do young engineering professionals really want from their consulting careers—and what will make them stay with your firm? \nThis session combines rich demographic data on the industry’s workforce with new insights from the new Firm of the Future study on workforce. The research examines how many engineers are graduating\, how many are retiring\, and how many are leaving the U.S. due to immigration challenges. It also draws on a national survey of nearly 2\,000 individuals—including engineers\, engineering students\, and non-engineers of all ages across the industry—alongside in-depth interviews with early career and senior professionals. \nWe’ll explore how younger engineers view career growth\, purpose\, values\, mentorship\, leadership\, and firm culture—and how those expectations are evolving compared to their senior peers. Attendees will come away with actionable strategies to help firms of all sizes attract\, engage\, and retain the workforce of the future. \nPanelists:\nJoseph Bates\, Senior Research Consultant\, ACEC Research Institute\nCourtney Hance\, MI‑4 Senior Program Director\, RS&H\nKeri Kocur\, Chief People Officer\, VHB\nCeleste Shinn\, Project Manager\, Stolfus & Associates\nDylan Seesman\, Principal\, Director of Operations\, JQOL
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/what-young-engineering-professionals-want-a-spotlight-on-the-firm-of-the-future-study-on-workforce/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T143000
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SUMMARY:B2H (Business to Human) Marketing in the Age of Robots
DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \n\nFor decades\, AEC firms have built business and client relationships through highly personal and in-person interactions. Then\, digital transformation\, the convergence of B2B and B2C experiences\, the generational hand-off and the long-lasting effects of the pandemic forever changed the “how” of building relationships in the new\, digital-first environment. \nNow\, AI is disrupting every industry with the promise of personalization and tailored experiences – automated relationships at scale. With the lines between “human” and “artificial\,” “real” and “fake” getting blurry\, trust and relationships have become the most valuable business currency. \nIn this new technological revolution\, even digital natives like Gen Z are looking for more human-like interactions and experiences. So\, how do you balance the need for AI’s speed\, power and automation to meet today’s business customers’ expectations of immediate\, always-on digital experience and the value of “human touch”? \nThe next phase in marketing is about balancing high tech and high touch to get more personal with your audiences by strategically and effectively using tools we’ve never had available to us before. \nThe session will show how by harnessing the power of AI to scale your marketing while combining it with human-only strategies that build trust in today’s digital-first business environment\, you can propel your firm (and your career) forward. \nThe program will provide practical\, actionable insights and a new toolkit (and ammunition) you can take back to your firm. You are guaranteed to walk away inspired and with a practical roadmap to get started! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how AEC firms can leverage the power of AI to enhance and personalize experiences for a more human-centric approach that today’s AEC buyers want and expect.\nLearn how to humanize your brand and communications to build stronger emotional connections\, affinity and advocacy that propel relationship-led growth.\nUnderstand top-performing marketing strategies and the most effective tactics for navigating the changing landscape of client relationships in the age of automation and AI.\n\nPresenter: Ida Cheinman\, Principal/Creative Director\, Substance151
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/b2h-business-to-human-marketing-in-the-age-of-robots/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T143000
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SUMMARY:Land Use & Development: Strategic Planning for Data Center Growth
DESCRIPTION:ACEC presents Data Center Market Briefing\, a three-part online series hosted by the Market Intel Committee. Join us for a deeper dive into this exciting market! \nRegister for the full series and save 10% on our regular online class pricing! \n  \nLand Use & Development: Strategic Planning for Data Center Growth\nOctober 29\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern  \nAs data center demand rises\, land use and site development play a crucial role in industry expansion. This session brings together developers\, including hyperscale operators\, to examine challenges in land acquisition\, zoning\, and infrastructure planning\, while addressing the impact of environmental regulations\, market dynamics\, and sustainability goals. Experts will explore site selection\, policy considerations\, and how power and water availability influence development\, building on prior discussions of resource management. \nPresenters: Kevin Arrow\, Senior Vice President\, Land Development of Tract\, Michael Van Dyke\, Director\, Public Affairs of STACK Infrastructure and Prologis (speakers are subject to change). \n\n*The recording for each part will be added to the class materials the following day.\n \nRegister for the full series and save 10% on our regular online class pricing! \nCan’t join us for the full series? Click below to register for one class. \n\nData Centers 101: Market Dynamics & Engineering Solutions\nEngineering Sustainability: Managing Power & Water Resources in Data Centers\nLand Use & Development: Strategic Planning for Data Center Growth\n\n  \nBrought to you by:
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/data-center-market-briefing-strategic-planning-for-data-center-growth-hosted-by-the-market-intel-committee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
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SUMMARY:Final Preparations for Defense CMMC Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 30\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \n\nAfter many months of delay\, the Department of Defense has finalized the DFAR acquisition rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to go into effect on November 10\, 2025. \nIn this session\, two C3PAOs (CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organizations) and a leading technology provider whose clients have successfully completed their CMMC assessments will share their perspectives on how to make the most of your limited time and resources as you implement CMMC’s requirements. These contract language and cyber requirements will impact your ability to compete and team for design work in the federal marketplace. No matter where you are on your cybersecurity journey\, you will learn practical insights from these technology leaders working with companies in the AEC industry. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow to prepare for your assessment\nThe CMMC assessment process\nTimeline for CMMC’s rollout and when your contracts will be affected\nRequirements for the Cloud Services Providers (CSPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that you engage with\n\nPresenters: \n\nTom Tollerton\, Principal\, Forvis Mazars\nLogan Therrien\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Kieri Solutions\nNeil Jones\, Director of Cybersecurity Evangelism\, Egnyte
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/final-preparations-for-defense-cmmc-requirements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T153000
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SUMMARY:Land Development Membership Update and Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Land Development Coalition: Advocacy Update & Interactive Discussion\nCurious what the Land Development Coalition (LDC) actually does? Come learn how LDC advances the profession—and add your voice to the discussion. \nDate: October 30\, 2025\nTime: 2:30–3:30 PM ET\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom)\nPresented by: Land Development Coalition Executive Committee \nOpen to all ACEC members. No charge for members. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nUnderstand LDC at a glance: Who we are\, what we deliver\, and how we collaborate across ACEC.\nTimely advocacy update: Hear the latest policy and regulatory developments affecting land development from Jordan Baugh\, ACEC Vice President\, Water & Environment—and what LDC is doing on your behalf.\nInteractive discussion (not a passive webinar): A guided\, participatory roundtable where members can ask questions\, share pain points\, and help shape LDC priorities.\n\nRoundtable topics could include permitting timelines\, infrastructure funding\, sustainable site design\, workforce trends\, and local/regional regulatory changes. \nWhether you’re new to LDC or already engaged\, you’ll leave knowing exactly how to plug in and make the most of your membership. \nNot yet part of the Land Development Coalition (LDC) community?Get started by logging into your ACEC account\, navigating to My Account > My Coalitions > All Coalitions\, and selecting Land Development Coalition (LDC)
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/land-development-membership-update-and-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coalition Event,Online Education
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