Resources

Letter to USCIS on the NPRM on the Modernization of the H1-B Visa Program

 Dear Director Jaddou:  The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the national voice of America’s engineering industry – would like to share our comments on the notice of proposed…

Fair and Balanced: The Role of Private Equity in Engineering Firms (December 13, 2023)

Over the last 7 years, private equity investment in engineering firms has grown significantly creating additional options for firm ownership transition and capitalization, while also impacting valuations and M&A strategies.…

Congressional action on R&D rules will protect Arizona jobs, innovation

As the head of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona, I represent the collective voice of a sector integral to our state’s growth and development. Arizona’s engineers and…

The innovation of Montana’s engineering firms is at risk

From the breathtaking expanse of Glacier National Park to the community fabric of Bozeman and Billings, Montana’s engineering firms play a vital role in building and maintaining our roads, ensuring…

ACEC Research Institute Releases First-Ever Diversity Roadmap

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the ACEC Research Institute released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap presenting the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in the engineering industry and identifying opportunities for improvement…

College of Fellows Welcome

Letter to Speaker Johnson on End of Year Tax Changes

A letter signed by 146 House Republicans urging Speaker Johnson to pass tax changes, including a fix to the R&D amortization issue.

State of the Engineering Economy – Q4 2023 (November 29, 2023)

The ACEC Research Institute will provide its quarterly update on the State of the Engineering Economy – 2023 Q4. Join our economic research team for a lively discussion on the…

Congress needs to repeal harmful R&D tax mandate

A recent change in our tax code has left Arizona small businesses grappling with debilitating tax burdens, jeopardizing their ability to innovate and serve their clients effectively. I should know.…

Commercial & Residential Real Estate Private Industry Brief – Fall 2023

The commercial and residential real estate market is ‘vertical’ in nature and contains a variety of real estate property types, including office, industrial, retail, multi-family residential (including student and senior…