Resources

ACEC Energy Committee Position Statement on Data Center Growth related to U.S. Energy Infrastructure

Overview The rapid expansion of data centers and electricity demand due to the development of Artificial Intelligence services represents both a strategic opportunity and a systems challenge for the United…

2026 ACEC Strategic Plan

The ACEC strategic plan, approved by the Board in May 2026. Contents: Our Evergreen Institutional Objectives Our Mission Our Vision Our Values Our Strategic Priority Areas

Engineering Business Sentiment Q2 2026

The Q2 2026 Engineering Business Sentiment report shows that engineering firms remain fundamentally strong, supported by durable backlogs, steady firm-level performance, and continued hiring expectations. However, confidence in the broader…

Redefining the Firm: Talent, Technology and Transformation

Overview The engineering industry is entering a pivotal moment. Longstanding business models built on labor, billable hours, and project delivery are being reshaped by two converging forces: the rapid advancement…

Progressive Design-Build Recommendations For Owners And PDB Teams On Effective Project Delivery

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is emerging as a significant and growing project delivery method across U.S. infrastructure and building sectors. This 2026 research by the ACEC Research Institute, in partnership with…

DPC Advocacy Briefing – April 15, 2026

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Community Building Roadmap 2025 Executive Summary

The ACEC Research Institute’s 2025 Community Building Roadmap provides a snapshot of how participating engineering firms are integrating inclusion, engagement, and community-building practices across four key domains: workplace, workforce, marketplace,…

Engineering Business Sentiment Q1 2026

Engineering Business Sentiment Survey: Strong Firm Confidence Holds as Policy, Tariff, and Funding Uncertainty Intensify The Q1 2026 Engineering Business Sentiment Survey, produced by the ACEC Research Institute, captures a…

DPC Advocacy Briefing – Feb. 18, 2026

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Health Care & Science+Technology Market Intelligence Brief – Winter 2026

The health care and science-and-technology market is broad and complex, spanning care delivery, life sciences, and medical manufacturing, and is currently shaped by technology adoption, real estate and infrastructure shifts,…