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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

Save the Date for 2026: Tuesday, November 17! 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... 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


Enter the 2026 WisDOT Design Awards
Enter the 2026 WisDOT Design Awards

Submissions for the 2026 WisDOT Design Awards are now open! The Design Awards are an annual opportunity to celebrate the excellent design work being done throughout the Department. The criteria are aligned with the Department’s priorities, so many projects should be able to compete. Projects... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/20/2025


Member News 10.17.25
Member News 10.17.25

Ruekert & Mielke is pleased to announce that Steve Wurster will be taking over as CEO effective January 1, 2026 as Stan Sugden stays in the Chairman of the Board role. Read the full press release here: 'Effective January 1, 2026, Stan Sugden will step down as CEO of the employee-owned... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/17/2025


Member News 10.16.25
Member News 10.16.25

raSmith is pleased to announce that their Madison office has a new address: 5201 East Terrace Drive, Suite 380. Read the full press release below: "raSmith’s Madison office has recently moved to 5201 East Terrace Drive, Suite 380, to support the firm’s growth and continue providing... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/16/2025