Press Release

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…

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…

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…

AET Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from American Engineering Testing (AET), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that focuses on the transportation, energy, commercial, industrial and…

JMT Makes Major Donation to ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from JMT, an employee owned, multi-disciplinary firm that provides a full array of planning, design, and construction phase…

ACEC Congratulates Kimley-Horn Executive Chair and Institute Chair Steve Lefton on Appointment to U.S. DOT Advisory Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s selection of Kimley-Horn Executive Chair Steve Lefton to serve on the Department’s USDOT Advisory Board. Lefton—who also…

Tax Law Extension Critical for Jobs, Economic Growth

New Study Details Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s Positive Impact on America’s Engineering Industry   The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enabled the nation’s engineering industry to create…

ACEC Research Institute Welcomes New Board of Directors

The ACEC Research Institute has announced changes to its Board of Directors.   Completing his term as chair, Mike Carragher, Chair & CEO of VHB, has moved to the role…

ACEC Research Institute Releases New Findings on Business Climate

Engineering Business Sentiment Report Finds AI Expected to Play Large Role in Engineering Firms in the Coming Year  This week, the ACEC Research Institute released the results of its Q1…

ACEC Congratulates House T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves

WASHINGTON — ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the following statement on Congressman Sam Graves continuing as chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: “ACEC and its member…