Monitoring U.S. DOT Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

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ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit

Join your peers for this pivotal three-day event to engage with policymakers and gain insights into the forces shaping the engineering industry.

Latest News

A/E Industry Follows National Economy in Growth Slowdown

The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2025 4th Quarter Quarterly Services Survey…

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Your ACEC Learning Experience Just Got a Major Upgrade

We’re excited to officially launch ACEC’s new storefront and online learning platform—designed…

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Where Does Our Industry Stand on Community Building? The Numbers Are In.

ACEC Research Institute releases new data with 2025 Community Building Roadmap Report  Every year,…

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Upcoming Events

April 2, 2026

Advocacy Connection Series: Geoprofessionals

Advocacy Connection Series: Geoprofessionals When: Thursday, April 2 | 2:30-3:30 PM ET…

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April 7, 2026

Advocacy Connection Series: Land Development

Advocacy Connection Series: Land Development When: Tuesday, April 7 | 1:00-2:00 PM…

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April 8, 2026

Technology Readiness in AEC: Benchmarking Performance and Defining the Path Forward

April 8, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern The AEC industry is investing…

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Advocacy & ACEC/PAC

Advocacy is ACEC’s primary mission.  Learn more about our policy priorities and the largest Political Action Committee in the built environment, ACEC/PAC.

Sponsorship & Advertising

Sponsor, Exhibit & Advertise

Featuring your business at ACEC events and programs gives you visibility among the engineering industry’s most influential decision makers. Learn about our sponsorship, exhibit, and advertising options.

Latest Press Releases

October 1, 2025

ACEC Statement on the Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the…

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September 30, 2025

ACEC Research Institute Recognizes VHB for Exceptional Commitment to Engineering Industry Research 

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that VHB has made another major donation in…

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September 11, 2025

Burns & McDonnell Makes Founder Circle Donation to the ACEC Research Institute

Washington, DC – Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation…

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ACEC Resources

March 12, 2026

Community Building Roadmap 2025 Executive Summary

The ACEC Research Institute’s 2025 Community Building Roadmap provides a snapshot of…

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February 26, 2026

Engineering Business Sentiment Q1 2026

Engineering Business Sentiment Survey: Strong Firm Confidence Holds as Policy, Tariff, and…

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February 10, 2026

Health Care & Science+Technology Market Intelligence Brief – Winter 2026

The health care and science-and-technology market is broad and complex, spanning care…

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Industry Research

Industry Research

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Education & Events

Education & Events

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Latest Research from the ACEC Research Institute

Profile & analysis of performance in the Engineering and Design Services industry (A/E Services)

Sentiment of engineering firm leaders on key industry metrics.

The annual achievement report showcases the ACEC Research Institute’s impactful contributions