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Stay informed with ACEC's new Market Briefings. Join us each month for live and online briefings designed to keep engineers in the know. Hosted by ACEC's new Market Intelligence Committee, these sessions are dedicated to identifying and analyzing key market developments and trends that impact the engineering industry. Featuring industry experts, clients, and association leaders, each session delivers market-specific trends and insights you won't want to miss. Elevate your knowledge.

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The Market Edge Podcast

Listen to the new podcast series, The Market Edge where each episode will feature an industry expert addressing member-specific questions focused on market trends, economic insights, and actionable strategies to advance your firm.

In this special Market Edge episode of ACEC’s Engineering Influence podcast, host Diana O’Lare is joined by GHD’s Victor Tirado, Americas Market Sector Lead for Maritime & Coastal, and Michael Vanderbeek, North American Maritime & Coastal Planning Lead, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the global ports market.

With decades of international experience, Victor and Michael unpack the trends driving change in port planning and design — from the growing role of ports as energy hubs in the global decarbonization effort to the adoption of alternative fuels. Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of port financing, as public authorities hit debt capacity limits and increasingly rely on federal, state, and private sector partnerships to deliver billion-dollar projects. Victor and Michael share perspectives on the uncertainty created by tariffs and trade diversification, the pause in offshore wind development, and how ports are adapting to unpredictable market and policy shifts.

Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation in the maritime space, the realities of labor and regulatory constraints, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

This episode offers practical insights and forward-looking analysis for engineering firms navigating change in one of the world’s most vital and complex markets.
The Market Edge Podcast - The Port Report: Energy, Funding and Tariffs

In this special Market Edge episode of ACEC’s Engineering Influence podcast, host Diana O’Lare is joined by GHD’s Victor Tirado, Americas Market Sector Lead for Maritime & Coastal, and Michael Vanderbeek, North American Maritime & Coastal Planning Lead, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the global ports market.

With decades of international experience, Victor and Michael unpack the trends driving change in port planning and design — from the growing role of ports as energy hubs in the global decarbonization effort to the adoption of alternative fuels. Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of port financing, as public authorities hit debt capacity limits and increasingly rely on federal, state, and private sector partnerships to deliver billion-dollar projects. Victor and Michael share perspectives on the uncertainty created by tariffs and trade diversification, the pause in offshore wind development, and how ports are adapting to unpredictable market and policy shifts.

Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation in the maritime space, the realities of labor and regulatory constraints, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

This episode offers practical insights and forward-looking analysis for engineering firms navigating change in one of the world’s most vital and complex markets.

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The Market Edge Podcast - The Port Report: Energy, Funding and Tariffs

Welcome to another episode of the Engineering Influence podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. Join Diana O'Lare, Director of Market Intelligence at ACEC National, as she engages in a compelling conversation with Mike Moss, President of the Society of College and University Planning. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of higher education, diving into topics such as enrollment trends, the impact of administration changes, and the future of campus planning.

Discover how institutions are adapting to demographic shifts, with insights into the concept of the "enrollment cliff" and its implications. Learn about the role of international students, the influence of artificial intelligence on campus planning, and potential financial challenges faced by educational institutions. Diana and Mike discuss workforce shortages and the importance of STEM programs.

This episode offers valuable perspectives for engineering firms, shedding light on opportunities that arise from trends in education and their impact on the engineering sector. Whether you're interested in integrated planning, multidisciplinary spaces, or innovative learning environments, there's something here for everyone.

Don't miss this engaging discussion that weaves together the future of education with engineering excellence.

Listen to the podcast: https://acecnational.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-future-insights-into-higher-education-and-engineering/

Subscribe to the Market Briefs Newsletter: https://www.acec.org/resources/market-intelligence/#newsletter 

Download the latest brief: https://www.acec.org/resource/educational-market-brief-fall-2024/
Navigating the Future: Insights into Higher Education

Welcome to another episode of the Engineering Influence podcast from the American Council of Engineering Companies. Join Diana O'Lare, Director of Market Intelligence at ACEC National, as she engages in a compelling conversation with Mike Moss, President of the Society of College and University Planning. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of higher education, diving into topics such as enrollment trends, the impact of administration changes, and the future of campus planning.

Discover how institutions are adapting to demographic shifts, with insights into the concept of the "enrollment cliff" and its implications. Learn about the role of international students, the influence of artificial intelligence on campus planning, and potential financial challenges faced by educational institutions. Diana and Mike discuss workforce shortages and the importance of STEM programs.

This episode offers valuable perspectives for engineering firms, shedding light on opportunities that arise from trends in education and their impact on the engineering sector. Whether you're interested in integrated planning, multidisciplinary spaces, or innovative learning environments, there's something here for everyone.

Don't miss this engaging discussion that weaves together the future of education with engineering excellence.

Listen to the podcast: https://acecnational.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-future-insights-into-higher-education-and-engineering/

Subscribe to the Market Briefs Newsletter: https://www.acec.org/resources/market-intelligence/#newsletter

Download the latest brief: https://www.acec.org/resource/educational-market-brief-fall-2024/

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Navigating the Future: Insights into Higher Education

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