ACEC NEWS

Decision 2024 – What We’re Watching

Why it matters: The results of this election have far-reaching implications for the future of the 2017 tax law, R&D amortization, and broader tax reforms.  The next Congress will make decisions…

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ACEC Market Intelligence Update for November 2024

Recently, the US Census released the results of its monthly Value of Construction Put in Place Survey. The survey provides estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done…

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Engineering and Public Works Leaders Unite to Tackle Workforce Shortage

  Engineering Workforce Consortium Formed to Drive Recruitment, Retention, and Address Next Generation of Talent Washington, DC — Addressing the critical shortage of skilled professionals in infrastructure development, top engineering…

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New Research Shows Engineering Firms’ Impact on Economy, Continued Optimism on Business Climate

ACEC Research Institute Reports Engineering and Design Industry grew by more than 5% and added $656 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2023 The ACEC Research Institute – the leading…

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ACEC Welcomes 2024 Inductees to the ACEC College of Fellows

At its Fall Conference in New Orleans, ACEC welcomed the 2024 inductees to the ACEC College of Fellow. ACEC’s College of Fellows is a federation of engineers selected by their…

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ACEC Market Intelligence Update for October 2024

Recently, the US Census released the results of its monthly Value of Construction Put in Place Survey. The survey provides estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done…

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ACEC Member Testifies On Tax Policy Priorities

Tom Pace, CFO of Thomas & Hutton and Chair of the ACEC Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee, testified in front of the House Ways and Means Committee Main Street tax…

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Aging Infrastructure and Permitting Delays Top Agenda at ACEC Committees Meeting

ACEC’s Energy & Water| Environment Committees recently met at ACEC member firm POWER Engineers, Inc. in Boise, Idaho. The meeting presented ACEC members with opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, particularly between…

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ACEC The Last Word Blog

How to Help in the Hurricane Helene Relief Effort

We’re closing the books in a very busy September, focusing on the states throughout the southeast impacted by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. As of my writing this letter,…

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ACEC Adds New Advocacy Staff for Water and Environment, Federal and International Programs  

Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies recently added two new Washington veterans to its advocacy team. Jordan Baugh joined ACEC as vice president for water and environment, while Bradley Saull joined…

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