Andrea Keeney

DEI&B Committee Discusses Opportunities and Challenges Going Forward

The engineering workforce shortage is a stark reality: 52 percent of ACEC member firms reported having to decline projects due to staffing issues over the past three months. By framing…

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ACEC Research Institute Discusses DEI&B Link to Attracting and Retaining Talent

When considering the engineering workforce shortage, it is critical that ACEC member firms prioritize making their workplaces attractive to prospective employees. It is equally important that those environments foster a…

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Swimming Legend Diana Nyad Mesmerizes Conference Audience

Swimmer, author, and journalist Diana Nyad treated Fall Conference attendees with an inspirational and spirited presentation where she shared her journey of becoming the first person ever to swim from…

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Excitement Surrounds New ACEC Technology Committee

The 7 a.m. meeting start time did not diminish the enthusiasm for ACEC’s new Technology Committee, which still drew a standing-room only crowd this morning at the Fall Conference in…

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Get Ready, Artificial Intelligence is Here to Stay

A standing-room-only audience of Fall Conference attendees was on hand to hear about the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI). Presented by Gannett Fleming’s Christian Birch and Anand Stephen,…

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U.S. Chamber’s Neil Bradley Warns of Government’s Pro-Business Disconnect

The 2023 Fall Conference in Austin kicked off with remarks from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley, during which he shared his impressions…

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World Economic Forum President: U.S. Economy Very Strong

A convention audience heard positive current news and future predictions about the U.S. economy and its standing on the global economic stage. Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum,…

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Economist Marci Rossell: No Recession Imminent

Former CNBC Chief Economist Marci Rossell told a convention audience that talk of a recession was premature and such fears will be history by the end of 2023. “A recession…

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GOP Presidential Candidate Chris Christie Shares Political Expertise

Former New Jersey Governor and 2024 GOP Presidential candidate Chris Christie delivered a lively and insightful presentation on the state of American politics before an audience of ACEC Convention attendees.…

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Corps Engineering Chief Vows Greater Collaboration with ACEC

“We need you,” U.S. Corps of Engineering and Construction Chief Pete Perez told an ACEC Annual Convention audience. While focusing on the relationship between ACEC and the engineering industry, Perez…

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