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The Workforce Reality Check Engineering Can’t Afford to Ignore

For years, engineering firm leaders have sensed the squeeze. It’s harder to find qualified candidates, longer searches to fill key positions, talented international interns who can’t stay. Now we have…

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New! Engineering Industry’s Economic Impact

New ACEC Research Shows Engineering and Design Services Industry Contributed $685 Billion to U.S. GDP in 2024 Despite Economic Headwinds  The ACEC Research Institute released its 2025 Economic Assessment of…

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ACEC Research Institute Lightning Poll Shows Softening Optimism Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns 

The ACEC Research Institute has released the results of its most recent Business Climate Lightning Poll, capturing mid-quarter sentiment from engineering firm executives. Conducted between September 22–29, 2025, with 634 respondents, the survey…

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ACEC Research Institute Recognizes VHB for Exceptional Commitment to Engineering Industry Research 

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that VHB has made another major donation in support of its mission. VHB—whose 2,200+ engineers, scientists, planners, and designers partner with clients and communities to create a…

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ACEC Research Institute’s Firm of the Future Wins Global FIDIC Award

The ACEC Research Institute’s Firm of the Future initiative has won a FIDIC Member Association Excellence Award. FIDIC is the global representative body for national associations of consulting engineers. The win…

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ACEC Research Institute Q3 Report Insights

Engineering Optimism Surges to Record Highs, Backlogs Rebound Positive News Tempered by Future Political and Economic Uncertainties Washington, D.C. – The ACEC Research Institute today released its Q3 2025 Engineering Business…

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