advocacy

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Annual Convention on Civil Works and Federal Lands

At the 2026 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit, industry leaders and federal officials outlined a clear shift in how infrastructure is planned, funded, and delivered—a shift reflected in initiatives…

Advocacy Connection Series: What We Heard From Members

Engineering firms across the country are navigating growing business pressures, from workforce shortages and rising liability exposure to increasingly complex procurement requirements. To better understand how these challenges are affecting…

 ACEC + Transportation Construction Coalition

ACEC Joins National Push to Shape & Strengthen America’s Transportation Future   ACEC is championing the Transportation Construction Coalition’s new principles to ensure Congress keeps America building while easing congestion, increasing safety, and…

DEI Programs and Executive Orders

Over recent days, the new Trump Administration has issued several Executive Orders addressing DEI programs that we want to summarize should you have any questions.   In 2020, the Trump…

Preparing for a Government Shutdown

We are rapidly approaching the end of the federal fiscal year and the prospects for a government shutdown on October 1 appear increasingly likely. The House Speaker is still trying…