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Facing Engineer Shortage, ACEC Seeks Visa Program Changes

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ACEC calls for changes in H-1B visa program, as well as adjustments to some reporting requirements for foreign workers.

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Campaign Contributions Pour Out from Construction Groups, Unions

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ABC, AGC, ACEC contributions already top their totals for the full 2020 election cycle, while labor union spending is steady or slightly up from past elections.

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Confidence in construction markets is high among U.S. engineering leaders: ACEC survey

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engineering firm leaders expressed newfound optimism in the current status and future potential of primary markets, according to the latest Engineering Business Index (EBI), just released by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). which was the lowest score since ACEC launched the EBI in January 2014.

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Design Sector Adds Nearly $600B to GDP, ACEC Study Says

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Engineering and architecture supported 4.5 million direct and indirect jobs and $311 billion in total company and supply chain wages, says American Council of Engineering Cos. in what it terms a first-of-its kind economic analysis.

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Industry Groups Seek Cancellation of FHWA IIJA Funding Memo

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AGC, ARTBA, ACEC, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other groups target the 2021 guidance document on how states should prioritize IIJA highway funding.

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Survey: Engineering Firms Upbeat about Business Conditions

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Latest quarterly ACEC business survey sees brightest picture for roads and bridges and water/wastewater sectors.

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ACEC Colorado Honors 2017 Engineering Excellence Award Winners

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Colorado’s Grand Conceptor and Engineering Excellence Award projects will advance to the ACEC national competition early next year.

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