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2024 Economic Assessment & Forecast

This is the fifth annual release of the Engineering and Design Services industry forecast. In 2020, the ACEC Research Institute first commissioned a series of studies – the Industry Impact…

Engineering Business Sentiment-Q4 2024

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…

Rules of Policy and Procedure Resource

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Comment Letter to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041)

The following comments are submitted on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the business voice of the U.S. engineering industry. Founded in 1906, ACEC is a…

Letter to Main Street Tax Team on 2025 Tax Priorities

 On behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the business association of the nation’s engineering industry – I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on our priorities…

Comments to Proposed Rule: RIN 3245-AH68: SBA Proposed Rule Significantly Changes Effect of Size/Status Recertifications and Alters M&A for Government Contractors

The following comments are submitted on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the business voice of the U.S. engineering industry. Founded in 1906, ACEC is a…

ACEC Adds New Advocacy Staff for Water and Environment, Federal and International Programs

Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies recently added two new Washington veterans to its advocacy team. Jordan Baugh joined ACEC as vice president for water and environment, while Bradley Saull joined…

Comments to Tribal Consultation for HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications and Potential Reforms

Please accept these comments on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)- the business association of the nation’s engineering industry. Founded in 1906, ACEC is a national federation…

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

Research shows Engineering Firms, Clients Can Benefit from Lump Sum Model   WASHINGTON – Today, the ACEC Research Institute released a new report that finds that using a lump sum contracting method to…

Provision of Engineering Services on a Lump Sum Basis

Executive Summary Provision of Engineering Services on a Lump Sum Basis: Current Practices, Opportunities & Challenges As engineering firms and public agencies confront rising administrative costs, workforce pressures, and rapid…