About the American Council of Engineering Companies
For over 100 years, the American Council of Engineering Companies has been the business voice of the engineering and design services industry. Our member firms propel America’s economy and enhance the quality of life. Their work is essential. ACEC represents the interests of more than 5,500 consulting engineering firms employing more than 600,000 engineers and related professionals to advance the public good and aggressively advocate for bottom line results. ACEC membership is firm-based so every employee of a member firm enjoys the benefits and opportunities of ACEC membership. The ACEC Life/Health Trust is one of the biggest benefits of joining the American Council of Engineering Companies.
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Advocacy
Help to shape the agenda in Washington and take advantage of ACEC’s platform to address the specific needs of your firm. From regulatory compliance to tax reform to federal investment to liability protections and more; you can rest assured that the ACEC advocacy team will fight for your firm at the federal level with our 52 state and metropolitan Member Organizations engaged among state legislatures
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Education
With online and in-person sessions, ACEC will prepare your staff to face challenges of an ever-changing business environment. ACEC resources enable A/E firms to expand their opportunities for projects though networking, partnering, and teaming. ACEC has an extensive library of recorded education programs and a full schedule of live events each month.
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Events
Take part in ACEC’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit, Fall Conference, specialized forums, CEO Roundtables and more. Attendees participate in educational sessions, direct lobbying, and networking events. Celebrate the most outstanding projects in the industry during the annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala. Meet with other firm executives in your practice area through our seven distinct Coalitions. As an ACEC member your firm will receive preferred pricing to all events.