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ACEC Research Institute Welcomes New Board Directors  

The ACEC Research Institute announced that it has added the following engineering…

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Where Does Our Industry Stand on Community Building? The Numbers Are In.

ACEC Research Institute releases new data with 2025 Community Building Roadmap Report  Every year,…

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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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May 20, 2026

Progressive Design Build

Drawing on real project data and firsthand interviews, this panel brings together…

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May 21, 2026

State of the Engineering Economy Q2 2026

Join the ACEC Research Institute team for a timely and data-driven discussion…

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