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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.

Engineering Business Sentiment - 2024 Q3

Latest review of the State of the Engineering Economy

Diversity Roadmap

The DEI&B Maturity Model for Engineering & Design Services

Provision of Engineering Services on a Lump Sum Basis

Landmark study examining the current practices, opportunities & challenges of lump sum contracting

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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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Latest News

September 10, 2024

ACEC Research Institute Releases New Lump Sum Contracting Report Amid Industry Disruption

Research shows Engineering Firms, Clients Can Benefit from Lump Sum Model  …

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September 10, 2024

Provision of Engineering Services on a Lump Sum Basis

The ACEC Research Institute commissioned this study – in partnership with Virginia…

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August 28, 2024

Study Shows Continued Strong Optimism in the Engineering Industry

Washington, DC—The ACEC Research Institute released the results of its Q3 2024…

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Upcoming Events

November 12, 2024

State of the Engineering Economy Q4 2024

Our research team invites you to participate in a dynamic discussion, delving…

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October 29, 2024

Ownership Transition Plan that Attracts Newer Generations

Attracting newer generations with ownership is a powerful recruiting and retention tool.…

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October 8, 2024

Retaining the Workforce and Leaders of the Future

With increasing workloads, there are many demands from firms inside and outside…

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