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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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Member News: VHB Announces New CEO

This week VHB announced the appointment of COO Bill Ashworth as the firm’s next president & CEO. In a VHB press release, the company said Bill has been making a…

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ACEC Research Institute’s Chair Steve Lefton Named to DOT Advisory Panel

Earlier today, the United States Department of Transportation announced the appointment of 12 members to its Advisory Board. By statute, the Board is tasked with: Developing strategic recommendations for infrastructure…

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ACEC at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit

Today, ACEC’s EVP Steve Hall joined ACEC PA’s VP Eric Meyer at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit with President Trump and PA Senator Dave McCormick.  Watch the event below:

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Remembering Mark Casso

We recently received word of the June 25 passing of former ACEC Deputy Executive Vice President Mark Casso. Mark served as both General Counsel and advocacy leader for 13 years,…

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ACEC Statement on Passage of “One Big Beautiful Bill” 

Today, Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), issued the following statement after House passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” which is…

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ACEC Announces Molly Tuttle as New Director of Workforce Development

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is pleased to announce that Molly Tuttle has joined as its new Director of Workforce Development. In this role, Tuttle will support ACEC’s…

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ACEC Statement on the Senate Budget Bill

Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies, issued the following statement on the new Senate bill text: “The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)…

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