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Celebrate Exceptional Volunteers: Nominations Now Open for 2026 Awards
Celebrate Exceptional Volunteers: Nominations Now Open for 2026 Awards

Help us recognize the individuals who make ACEC WI stronger. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/13/2025


Strengthen Your Firm With the ACEC Business Insurance Trust
Strengthen Your Firm With the ACEC Business Insurance Trust

The ACEC Business Insurance Trust (BIT) delivers insurance solutions designed specifically for engineering firms. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/12/2025


The Power of Engineering: Balancing Nature, Access, and Ingenuity
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The Power of Engineering: Balancing Nature, Access, and Ingenuity

The Lower Yahara River Trail Phase 2 and Fish Camp improvements project is a reminder that infrastructure isn’t just about concrete and steel. It’s about people. It shows how engineering firms bring value to the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Samantha Herheim
Date posted11/11/2025


Member News 11.10.25
Member News 11.10.25

Mead & Hunt is pleased to announce that Troy Pankratz as Chief Operating Officer and President effective November 1. Read the full press release below: 'Mead & Hunt has named Troy Pankratz, PE, as Chief Operating Officer and President, effective November 1, 2025. Troy, who brings more... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/10/2025


DFD Collaborative Conference Reaches New Highs
DFD Collaborative Conference Reaches New Highs

Yesterday's DFD Collaborative Conference set new records with 371 attendees, beating last year's record of 318. Attendees agreed that the networking opportunities, educational sessions and discipline specific roundtables were top notch. It was a group effort to make this possible, with close... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/5/2025


Dave Brose Inducted into ACEC College of Fellows
Dave Brose Inducted into ACEC College of Fellows

Dave Brose, PE, President of EMCS, Inc., has been inducted into the ACEC College of Fellows. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted10/30/2025


November 2025 Advocacy Update
November 2025 Advocacy Update

ACEC WI is in the thick of the legislative process, monitoring a wide range of bills from energy to design build to building codes. Plus, we're keeping an eye on the 2026 races. With a new governor and possibly flipped control of the Senate and Assembly, there will be a lot of upheaval! Political... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/29/2025


ACEC Research Institute New Report Released
ACEC Research Institute New Report Released

2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast for the Engineering and Design Services Industry Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted10/27/2025


Update Guidance on Federal DBE Program
Update Guidance on Federal DBE Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released updated FAQs on recent changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, clarifying how new certification requirements will be implemented under the Interim Final Rule effective October 3, 2025. In the new guidance, the U.S. DOT... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/27/2025


Leadership Institute Class of 2026: Building Business Development Skills
Leadership Institute Class of 2026: Building Business Development Skills

This session explored how industry professionals can strengthen client relationships, communicate firm value, and approach business development with confidence. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted10/23/2025


Member News 10.22.25
Member News 10.22.25

Mead & Hunt is pleased to announce that Amy Squitieri will become Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. Read the full press release below: 'Mead & Hunt announced that Amy Squitieri will become Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. Currently serving as the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/22/2025


Connect Nationwide – Join the ACEC Coalitions Today
Connect Nationwide – Join the ACEC Coalitions Today

We wanted to share some exciting news from ACEC — participation in ACEC’s National Coalitions is now included in your membership! Coalitions are national peer communities that bring together engineering business leaders who share similar practice areas, firm roles, and challenges.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/21/2025