ACEC Research Institute Founder Circle Grows with Major Donation from ACEC New York

Washington, DC – The ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from ACEC New York, a state-member organization within the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) federation. The contribution joins a growing list of donations to the Institute.

“The ACEC Research Institute continues to advance first-of-its-kind research for the engineering industry, and ACEC New York’s donation comes at an important time as more projects come underway,” said ACEC Research Institute Chair Michael J. Carragher, PE, and chair and CEO of VHB.

Robust original economic data from the ACEC Research Institute has quickly established the independent nonprofit as a leader in benchmarking the quantifiable contributions of the engineering industry.

The Institute’s Firm of the Future initiative is forecasting the evolution of engineering firms and exploring topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ever-changing workforce, positioning the Institute as the go-to source for engineering industry data for researchers, journalists, and engineering executives.

ACEC New York President and CEO John Evers said it’s important to support the mission of the Institute for the betterment of the whole engineering industry. “The insights the Institute provides are invaluable. They help our members design infrastructure that improves lives through shorter commutes, safer streets, and a cleaner environment. We’re proud to support the Institute’s work with this donation,” Evers said.

The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal. Its sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.

ACEC New York joins a growing list of donors that have stepped forward over the past three years to support the ACEC Research Institute at the highest level, Founder Circle, many of which were early contributors that helped launch the Institute:

• ACEC Florida
• ACEC Life/Health Trust
• ACEC Minnesota
• ACEC New York
• ACEC North Carolina
• Autodesk
• Benesch
• Bentley
• BST Global
• John and Karen Carrato
• Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
• Deltek
• DJ&A
• HDR
• Kimley-Horn
• POWER Engineers
• RS&H
• Stanley Consultants
• STV
• Baker Smith
• Terracon
• The Joni & Gary Raba Family Foundation
• VHB

The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of all its donors, will continue to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and resilient built environment for future generations.

Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at dbryant@acec.org.

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The ACEC Research Institute is the independent research arm of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) — the business association of the nation’s engineering industry. The ACEC Research Institute’s mission is to deliver knowledge and business strategies that guide and elevate the engineering industry and to be the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure, and technically advanced built environment.