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ACEC Research Institute’s New Keystone Circle Amplifies Voice of Smaller Firms

If you were to spend a day with the leader of a smaller engineering firm, you’d see the whole business in action. In the morning, they’re looking over a design…

Carollo Engineers Names Anne Prudhel as Next President and CEO

Planned leadership transition reinforces continuity and long-term strength of the water-focused firm Carollo Engineers, North America’s premier water engineering and consulting firm, announced today that Anne Prudhel has been selected…

The Quiet Patriotism of Rebuilding: Engineers in the Aftermath of 9/11

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders, engineers, and construction professionals who rushed toward…

National Workforce Development Month: Building the Engineering Workforce Through ACEC’s Pipeline Project

September is National Workforce Development Month. The recognition of this is to highlight how workforce programs help job seekers build skills and assist business in developing vital talent pipelines. For…

Engineering Inc. Seeks Transit-Oriented Development Project Submissions

An upcoming Engineering Inc. multi-project feature will highlight four ACEC member firms involved in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), the planning and creation of pedestrian-friendly, urban mixed-use communities centered on high-quality transit…

Engineering Firms Remain Resilient Amid Growing Economic Uncertainty, New ACEC Research Institute Study Finds 

Q3 2026 Engineering Business Sentiment Study Shows Strong Fundamentals but Cautious Outlook for the Next 12 Months  Washington, D.C. — August 27, 2026 — Engineering firms are holding strong even as broader economic clouds gather.…

Building Tomorrow’s Engineers, Today: Inside ACEC’s Pipeline Project

The engineering profession has a talent problem: not enough young people are entering the field to replace the professionals who will eventually retire. The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)…

Transportation Construction Coalition Launches Case Studies with ACEC Input

ACEC has been working with the Transportation Construction Coalition and our MOs to produce case studies that highlight the need for infrastructure funding. The first case study launched this week…

Engineering Firms Have More Work Than People. The Answer May Not Be More Engineers.

For decades, engineering firms have relied on a straightforward growth model: when demand increased, firms hired more people. More projects required more engineers. More complexity required more expertise. More revenue…

Pausing Progress? The Emerging Debate Over Data Center Moratoriums 

Over the past year, moratoriums have become increasingly visible in discussions surrounding data centers, battery storage projects, cryptocurrency mining, renewable energy, warehouses, and other major infrastructure developments. As governments grapple…