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QBS Primer

A primer from the ACEC Research Institute to support its new report on QBS.

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QBS Infographic

An easy to use QBS infographic detailing the findings of the new ACEC Research Institute report.

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An Analysis of QBS in the Procurement of Engineering Services

Free Report ACEC Research Institute Report: An Analysis of QBS in the Procurement of Engineering Services Research Shows QBS Remains the Primary Procurement Tool for Competitive Bidding, Particularly Among State…

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2020 Engineering Industry Forecast

The ACEC Research Institute commissioned a series of studies – the Industry Impact Series – to profile and analyze performance in the Engineering and Design Services Industry (A/E Services). The…

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ACEC Research Institute Report on Lessons Learned from Recent State Transportation Revenue Campaigns

A report from the Research Institute on state campaigns to raise funds for transportation programs, including a review of several notable statewide ballot and legislative efforts, both successful and unsuccessful.…

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The Future of Technology and Its Role in Engineering – 2021

The ACEC Research Institute commissioned this study to better understand the technological landscape in the Engineering and Design Services industry in the US, how various tools were being used, and…

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2020 Engineering Industry Profile

The ACEC Research Institute commissioned a series of studies – the Industry Impact Series – to profile and analyze performance in the Engineering, Architectural, and Surveying Services Industry (A/E). The…

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2020 Engineering Industry Economic Contribution

The ACEC Research Institute commissioned a series of studies – the Industry Impact Series – to profile and analyze performance in the Engineering, Architectural, and Surveying Services Industry (A/E). The…

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Ownership Transfer and Management Succession Survey – Executive Summary (In Partnership w/FMI) (2020)

FMI partnered with ACEC Research Institute to survey ACEC member firms around key ownership transfer and management succession (OTMS) trends. The goal of this project was to shed light on…

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NYU Study on State DOTs Contracting Out Engineering Services

A report from New York University examining the true costs of performing engineering design services in-house by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) versus contracting out to local firms. The study…

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