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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’s Firm of the Future initiative is a forward-thinking effort designed to explore and prepare for the evolving landscape of engineering and design firms by 2035. LEARN MORE  >

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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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September 11, 2025

Burns & McDonnell Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation…

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September 4, 2025

Engineering Business Sentiment Q3 2025

These quarterly reports detail the sentiment of more than 600 engineering firm…

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August 19, 2025

AET Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation…

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October 23, 2025

Engineering Market Outlook: 2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast

The ACEC Research Institute’s annual Economic Assessment & Forecast of the Engineering…

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October 28, 2025

What Young Engineering Professionals Want! A Spotlight on the Firm of the Future Study on Workforce

What do young engineering professionals really want from their consulting careers—and what…

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November 12, 2025

Firm of the Future: Workforce Study – Engineering’s Talent Pipeline and Future Demand

The engineering industry is confronting one of the most significant workforce challenges…

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