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New Report: Progressive Design-Build Is On the Rise—Here’s What You Need to Know

From Insight to Action: New Study Reveals Why Progressive Design-Build is Reshaping Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – The ACEC Research Institute has released a landmark report, “Progressive Design-Build: Practice, Perception, and…

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ACEC Research Institute Business Climate Lightning Poll June 2025

When the ACEC Research Institute last surveyed engineering firms in April 2025 about their business outlook, the results painted an ominous picture of the economy in general which bled over…

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ACEC Research Institute Business Climate Lightning Poll June 2025

A mid-quarter update to the Engineering Business Sentiment

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New ACEC Research Institute Report Finds AI is Transforming Engineering by Accelerating Human Talent

A groundbreaking new report released today by the ACEC Research Institute, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the engineering and design services industry by enhancing human capability rather…

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Engineering Business Sentiment Q2 2025

These quarterly reports detail the sentiment of more than 600 engineering firm owners and executives surveyed for their outlook on their firms’ finances, their optimism for the engineering and design…

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ACEC Commentary on Climate Change and the Engineer’s Standard of Care

Guideline Usage: The Commentary in this resource has been drafted by the Water & Environment Committee with contributions by the Risk Management Committee. Neither this Commentary nor anything else set…

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The Role of AI in the Engineering Industry

Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the engineering and design services industry. No longer confined to research labs or speculative forecasts, AI is now becoming embedded in the…

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Progressive Design-Build: Practice, Perception and Potential

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) has emerged as an innovative project delivery method emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and balanced risk allocation. This white paper examines how Progressive Design-Build is adopted, perceived, and practiced.

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ACEC Bylaws

This content is an exclusive benefit for ACEC members only. If you’re a member, Log In and you’ll get immediate access. If you are not yet an ACEC member, please…

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Energy & Utilities Market Intelligence Brief – Spring 2025

The energy and water utilities markets are experiencing shifts driven by supply chain delays, rising energy demand, AI, and climate change. Zoom Out: A shift from renewables to oil and…

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