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The ACEC Research Institute provides on-going financial resources to conduct research initiatives beneficial to the entire engineering industry. Our research and tools allow engineering professionals to stay up-to-date on trends and topics that shape the industry and leverage that knowledge to help them be more effective in their roles.

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The ACEC Research Institute is committed to advancing our profession through educational scholarships for students pursuing engineering degrees.

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Engineering Firms Report Rebounding Economic Confidence, Accelerating AI Investment

ACEC Research Institute Q1 2026 Engineering Business Sentiment finds durable backlogs, improving national outlook,…

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ACEC Retirement Trust Makes a Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that the ACEC Retirement Trust has…

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ACEC Research Institute Recognizes Olsson for Exceptional Commitment

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that Olsson has increased its support…

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March 26, 2026

Community Building Roadmap – Maturity Model & Benchmarking Tool Demonstration

Join us for a detailed demonstration of the Community Building Roadmap tool. …

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