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SUMMARY:BD in a Box: Empowering Growth at Engineering Firms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nEngineers are problem solvers\, innovators\, and builders—not marketers or salespeople. Yet in professional services\, business growth depends on relationships\, trust\, and visibility. Clients hire engineering firms because of their people and expertise. That’s why business development (BD) can’t be left to a sales team alone—it must be part of the firm’s culture. \n\n\nThe challenge? Traditional BD often feels unnatural\, time-consuming\, and far removed from engineers’ day-to-day work. \n\n\n“BD in a Box” changes that by harnessing the power of AI to make business development simpler\, smarter\, and more efficient. \n\n\nThis session introduces an AI-enabled framework that helps mid-level and senior engineering managers use AI tools to generate content\, prepare for client conversations\, strengthen relationships\, and track opportunities with ease. \n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nStep-by-step guidance to build BD habits without feeling like a “salesperson”\nReferral Source Enhancement\nAI-Powered Efficiency\n\nPresenter: Debra Andrews\, President & Founder\, Marketri LLC
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/bd-in-a-box-empowering-growth-at-engineering-firms/
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SUMMARY:Designing Your Firm for the Modern Workforce: Moving Beyond the Era of “More for Less”
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nOur need for a viable workforce is growing in importance. It is as much about upskilling and reskilling as it is about meeting demand. What makes this possible is our ability to lead and engage differently\, while intentionally and effectively moving beyond the limiting leadership and management habits ingrained in our profession since the 1990’s. \nIn this informative and inspirational session\, you will learn: \n\nWhy the way we currently think about employee engagement is wrong\, and what can be done to correct this\nThe emerging role of “personal agency”\, and what it means to lead in an organization (and industry) “of choice”\nThe new methods and frameworks already leading directly to a much more powerful form of next-level employee and organizational engagement known as “opt-in”\n\nPresenter: Peter Atherton\, PE\, President & Founder\, ActionsProve LLC \n 
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/designing-your-firm-for-the-modern-workforce-moving-beyond-the-era-of-more-for-less/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:State of the Engineering Economy Q4 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join our research team for an engaging and insightful discussion on the latest trends shaping the U.S. economy and the engineering industry. This quarter\, we’ll present findings from our Engineering Business Sentiment Survey\, exploring current and future sentiment regarding the economy\, industry performance\, firm finances\, sector trends\, backlog\, and hiring. We’ll also examine key economic indicators to provide a comprehensive view of the health of the U.S. economy. \nPresenters: \nThomas Grogan\, Senior Director\, Economics & Private Markets\, ACEC \nJoseph Bates\, Sr. Research Consultant\, ACEC Research Institute
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/state-of-the-engineering-economy-q4-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Research Institute
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SUMMARY:The ACEC Technology Committee’s Data + AI “Lunch & Learn” Session 3: Impacts and Risks of AI: Organizational Maturity
DESCRIPTION:December 8\, 2025\, 12:30-1:30 PM EST   \nThe ACEC Technology Committee’s “Data + AI” subcommittee is excited to present a three part “Lunch & Learn” series to share and discuss the products being created by the three working groups.  \nEach session will cover a different set of topics and overview of work done to date as well as provide a forum for members to discuss with each other. Please come prepared to participate!  \nIn Impacts and Risks of AI: Organizational Maturity we will discuss how to create a clear framework to assess and enhance organizational tech capabilities by benchmarking strengths and opportunities across key domains like adoption\, readiness\, integration\, innovation culture\, and performance. \n  \nInterested in joining for the full series? Click here! Or click the links below to register for additional sessions. \n\nStandards for Use: Data Readiness – September 22\, 2025. 12:30pm EST  \n\n\nBusiness Applications: Organizational Efficiency – November 10\, 2025. 12:30pm EST \n\n\nImpacts and Risks of AI: Organizational Maturity – December 8\, 2025. 12:30pm EST 
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/the-acec-technology-committees-data-ai-lunch-learn-session-3-impacts-and-risks-of-ai-organizational-maturity/
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CATEGORIES:Online Education
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SUMMARY:Tech Matchmaker: How to Find\, Vet\, and Grow Game-Changing Vendor Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern \nThink of this as your chill\, easy guide to building strong vendor relationships—like dating\, but for your business. Learn how to define what you need\, create a standout vendor profile\, and collaborate across teams to make smart choices. We’ll cover how to vet suppliers\, spot red and green flags\, and ensure security and compliance. Through real-world vendor success and horror stories\, you’ll see why alignment\, communication\, and trust are key. You’ll also get practical tips for managing contracts\, tracking progress\, and adapting partnerships as your business grows. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding Business Needs and Evaluating Vendors\nDefining Value and Mitigating Risk in Client Contracts\nBuilding Long Term Partnerships\n\nPresenters: Andrew Eberhardt\, Walter P Moore\, Robert Rayl\, Clark Dietz\, Inc.\, and Nick Decker\, Egnyte \nFREE for ACEC Members
URL:https://www.acec.org/event/tech-matchmaker-how-to-find-vet-and-grow-game-changing-vendor-partnerships/
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