Engineering Influence from ACEC
Episodes
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Future Proofing & Planning for Change
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
We sat down with Greg Kelly, CEO of STV and Chair of the ACEC Research Institute's Fundraising Committee to discuss the importance of strategic planning for A/E firms and STV's model for planning for the future. Before joining STV, Kelly served on ACEC's Planning Cabinet, where he was instrumental in developing the Council's existing strategic plan.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Reviewing the Q1 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Study
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
We were joined by Joe Bates with the ACEC Research Institute to review the newly released Q1 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Study available at www.acecresearchinstitute.org.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
The Road Ahead: A Preview of Congress and the Race to 2024
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
On this episode of the Government Affairs Update, we are joined by Dave Bender, VP of Political Affairs at ACEC, and Nando Gomez, our VP of Strategic Initiatives, to discuss the road ahead for Congress and what to expect in the lead-up to the 2024 races.
Engineering Influence is brought to you by the ACEC Retirement Trust.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
ACEC, APWA, and ASCE Discuss the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
ACEC has joined the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers on a nationwide Engineering and Public Works Roadshow to demonstrate the essential value of engineering by spotlighting successful examples of design. In this episode of the Engineering Influence podcast, the three leaders of these organizations discuss how the Roadshow came about, its goals, its first event, and what is to come in 2023.
Featured in this podcast are:
Linda Bauer Darr, President & CEO, the American Council of Engineering Companies
Scott Grayson, CEO, the American Public Works Association, and
Tom Smith, Executive Director, the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Learn more about the Roadshow at www.infrastructureroadshow.org
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
An interview with incoming ACEC vice chair, Dan Meckes of Missouri
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Daniel Meckes is the CEO of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT), a full-service professional services firm with 25 offices in 9 states.
Dan is a member of the ACEC Transportation Committee and DEIB Committee, and he served as Board Member and Chair for ACEC Missouri. Dan has supported ACEC/PAC as a member of the Chairman’s Club for over seven years and is a graduate of SEI Class 9.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and Missouri.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
An interview with incoming ACEC vice chair Elizabeth Stolfus
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Elizabeth Stolfus is the President and founder of Stolfus & Associates, Inc., a Colorado transportation engineering and planning consulting firm. She has been active at the state and national levels of ACEC for over 20 years. Elizabeth has served as ACEC Colorado President, National Director, and ACEC/PAC Champion. She has also served as a Board Member of the ACEC Research Institute, a member of the Planning Cabinet, a Women In Leadership Steering Committee member, and a Trustee of the ACEC Life/Health Trust.
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Catching up with ACEC Board Chair W. Arthur Barrett II
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
ACEC Board Chair W. Arthur Barrett II was in our Washington office for new officer orientation this week, so we asked him to join the podcast to give an update on what ACEC is doing and what 2023 has in store for the Council.
Friday Sep 16, 2022
The Economic Update for September, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Welcome to ACEC’s September economic update. Each month, the ACEC team analyzes the latest industry data and provides insights for the engineering and design industry.
Correction: Our original podcast noted A/E industry revenues at $140 billion. The amount has been corrected to $110 billion (9-20-22).
Here are the top 5 things you need to know:
Number 1 – The Q2 2022 total A/E revenues are in and they are at a new all-time high clocking in at nearly $110 billion. This breaks the previous record set just last quarter and marks the 8th straight quarter of consecutive growth. Engineering services led A/E firm revenue growth with a 7.3% increase between the first and second quarters of the year. Architecture services increased by 1.3% from Q1 to Q2.
Number 2 – The U.S. Census Bureau reports that total design and construction spending was up 8.5% in July, compared to the same time last year. Key markets that we track showed private residential spending (+14%), private non-residential (+3.1%) and public spending (+3.3%) year-over-year.
Number 3 – Turning to the labor market, applications for unemployment benefits fell for a fifth straight week in mid-September to the lowest level in more than three months. That news could mean the need for workers remains healthy despite an uncertain economic outlook – a sentiment we are certainly experiencing in our industry.
Number 4 – Inflation isn’t going away. On Tuesday, the government said inflation ticked up 0.1% from July to August and 8.3% from a year ago. As inflation continues, the Federal Reserve is set to meet next week to discuss interest rates. Experts put a nearly 80% chance of a 75-basis-point increase and a 20% chance that the fed goes for a full 100 basis point hike. All eyes will be on that meeting Sept. 20 and 21.
And Number 5 – On November 15, ACEC will host a private market symposium in Houston, Texas examining the energy sector. This symposium will bring together clients, economists, a/e firms, policy makers and engineering leaders for an in-depth look at the latest in the energy market. We will also cover certain funding opportunities from the bipartisan infrastructure bill and The Inflation Reduction Act. Head to acec.org for more information to join us Nov. 15th in Houston.
There you have it. The economic update series is one of ACEC’s private market resources for media and members.