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Facing Engineer Shortage, ACEC Seeks Visa Program Changes

ENR Construction

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

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Engineering Group: 12-18 Months for Biz Recovery From Coronavirus

Construction Equipment

engineering firm leaders now believe a “return to normal” for their businesses after the coronavirus pandemic will take between 12-18 months, a significant increase compared to nearly a month ago, the latest ACEC Research Institute Business Impact Survey 6 reveals. The ACEC Research…

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

ENR Construction

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

BD+C

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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Engineering firm CEOs upbeat about financial performance, industry employment

BD+C

engineering firm CEOs remain encouraged about overall company performance and market trends. They also see strong signs of recovery in industry employment, this according to the latest ACEC Engineering Business Index (EBI), which charts the health of the engineering industry. Designers Engineers'

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Survey: Engineering Firms Upbeat about Business Conditions

ENR Construction

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

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MKK’s Denver Human Services Eastside Building wins ACEC Excellence Award

BD+C

ACEC Colorado has awarded MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. MKK) a 2013 Engineering Excellence Award for Denver Department of Human Services Eastside Building. read more.

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