ACEC Texas Joins ACEC Research Institute’s Founder Circle

Washington, DC – The ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from ACEC Texas, a state member organization within the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) federation. The contribution joins a growing list of donations to the Institute.

“With ACEC Texas stepping up to the Founder Circle level, we are one step closer to ensuring that the next generation of engineers and firm leaders have the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to succeed,” said ACEC Research Institute Chair Michael J. Carragher, PE, and chair and CEO of VHB.

The ACEC Research Institute is pioneering solutions to attract and retain a new generation of engineers and leaders with its Future of Engineering Roundtable series and Diversity Roadmap tool.

“Founder Circle support makes it possible to undertake research to solve tomorrow’s challenges,” said Peyton McKnight, president of ACEC Texas. “By contributing, ACEC Texas is not just funding studies—it is driving the future of engineering forward in meaningful ways.”

The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal. Its sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.

ACEC Texas joins a growing list of donors that have stepped forward over the past three years to support the ACEC Research Institute at the highest level, Founder Circle, many of which were early contributors that helped launch the Institute:

•  ACEC California
• ACEC Florida
• ACEC Life/Health Trust
• ACEC Minnesota
• ACEC New York
• ACEC North Carolina
• Autodesk
• Benesch
• Bentley
• BST Global
• John and Karen Carrato
• Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
• Deltek
• DJ&A
• HDR
• Kimley-Horn
• POWER Engineers
• RS&H
• Stanley Consultants
• STV
• Baker Smith
• Terracon
• The Joni & Gary Raba Family Foundation
• VHB

The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of all its donors, will continue to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and resilient built environment for future generations.

Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at dbryant@acec.org.

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