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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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Opening General Session Remarks by Linda Bauer Darr

Remarks from ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr from the opening general session of the 2025 Fall Conference in San Diego, CA. Remarks as presented: This is a big…

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Former ACEC Chair Manish Kothari Elected Vice President of FIDIC

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is proud to announce that Past Chair Manish Kothari, President and CEO of Sheladia Associates, Inc., has been elected as a Vice President of the International Federation…

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ACEC Statement on the Government Shutdown 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the following statement on the government shutdown: “The American Council of Engineering Companies urges lawmakers to find a bipartisan…

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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 Supports Smart Energy Policies to Meet Rising Power Demands

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) released a statement in support of key legislative proposals that will help ensure the reliability and resilience of the U.S. energy grid as…

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Burns & McDonnell Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm.   Burns & McDonnell’s Founder Circle donation supports the ACEC…

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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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ACEC’s New Seller-Doer Training Program

ACEC National has a brand-new training program designed specifically for staff in need of seller-doer training. Developed out of our Business Development and Marketing Forum, this program welcomes mid- to…

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