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Washington, DC – Today the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from JMT, an employee owned, multi-disciplinary firm that provides a full array of planning, design, and construction phase consulting services for infrastructure projects throughout the United States and its territories.
JMT’s Founder Circle donation supports the ACEC Research Institute’s important research to provide insights and thought leadership for the engineering industry. The Institute is an independent, non-profit organization.
“As our industry faces unprecedented transformation, collaboration becomes more important than ever. JMT is excited to be part of the conversation and part of the solution through our ongoing support of the ACEC Research Institute,” Mike Blair, chief executive officer of JMT, stated. “Supporting initiatives that prioritize research, technology, and sustainable growth is essential.”
“JMT shares our belief that the future of engineering lies at the intersection of innovation, data, and partnership,” said Steve Lefton, chair of the ACEC Research Institute. “They understand that strategic foresight is essential in navigating the rapidly changing landscape of the AEC industry.”
In addition to conducting original research, the institute has awarded $678,000 in student scholarships over the last year to help future engineers join this transformational industry.
The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal, a tool for financial professionals that provides real-time data, news, and analytics. The Institute’s sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.
JMT joins a growing list of donors that have stepped forward over the past few years to support the ACEC Research Institute at the highest level, Founder Circle, many of which were early contributors that helped launch the Institute:
ACEC California
ACEC Florida
ACEC Life/Health Trust
ACEC Minnesota
ACEC New York
ACEC North Carolina
ACEC Texas
Autodesk
Benesch
Bentley
BST Global
CMT
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Deltek
DJ&A
HDR
JMT
Kimley-Horn
POWER Engineers
RS&H
Stanley Consultants
STV
T. Baker Smith
Terracon
VHB
The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of its donors, will continue to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and resilient built environment for future generations.
Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at dbryant@acec.org.
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