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Guest Post: GZA's Ernest Hanna Provides an Update on Reliance Letters
Ernest Hanna, a senior principal at GZA in Philadelphia, discusses GeoProfessional Coalition’s plans to draft a model Reliance Letter for geotechnical projects.
ACEC News / Advocacy
American Bar Association Panel Highlights ACEC Tax Reform Advocacy Efforts
During a recent American Bar Association panel discussion on the Section 199A 20 percent passthrough tax deduction in the 2017 Tax Reform Law, the presenter asked rhetorically why engineering and architecture are eligible for the deduction while consulting services are not, and then offered the likely answer.
Industry News / Market Forecast
Dodge Momentum Index Drops in April
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5 percent in April to 144.3 from the revised March reading of 145.1.
Industry News / Industry Statistics
Lodging Market Continues Strong Performance
At the end of the first quarter of 2019, the U.S. construction pipeline in the lodging market sector included 5,647 projects totaling 687,941 rooms, up 7 percent by projects and 8 percent by rooms year-over-year, according to Lodging Econometrics.
ACEC News / Infrastructure Funding
ACEC Podcast: ACEC President/CEO Linda Bauer Darr Advocates for Infrastructure Investment in Two Radio Interviews
Hear what ACEC President/CEO Linda Bauer Darr has to say about the need for infrastructure investment and the outlook for an infrastructure bill in 2019 as she participated in interviews last week on WCCI-FM with Brian Rausch in Savanna, Ill. and WCSR-AM with Russ Martin in Hillsdale, Mich.
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AECOM was selected by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop “The Impact of Climate Change and Population Growth on the National Flood Insurance Program Through 2100,” a study addressing riverine and coastal flood response to climate change in order to reduce the risk of flood damage.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has selected HDR to assist it in developing and implementing its 3D Digital Delivery initiative. The effort will redefine how infrastructure projects are designed and delivered in the state.
HDR’s design expertise has been recruited to help tackle the affordable housing crisis in California. The Los Angeles County Development Authority selected Contour Crafting Corporation, in collaboration with HDR and the supportive services provider Volunteers of America, to design and build 3D printed modular homes in the county.
Indicators
Engineering Employment
1,540,300 (February)
1,530,000 (January)
Construction Spending
$1,369,200,000 (January)
$1,345,500,000 (December)
Dodge Momentum Index
148.7 (February)
151.4 (January)
Morrissey Goodale U.S. M&A Index
320 Deals--Up 5 percent year-over-year
AIA Billings Index
52.2 (January)
52.5 (December)
Engineering Career Opportunities
