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2026 April Advocacy Update
2026 April Advocacy Update

Welcome to 2026! It will be a very active year in state politics. As the legislative session ends, politicians will head out on the campaign trail. Political giving is an essential part of our strategy; thank you to all who gave in 2025. If did not, get involved early in 2026: Conduit/WisPAC... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/28/2026


Annual Awards Banquet Celebrated at the American Club
Annual Awards Banquet Celebrated at the American Club

ACEC WI celebrated in style at the 2026 Awards Banquet at the American Club in Kohler. Our largest group ever of over 280 members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers and Engineering Excellence Award winners. 31 projects won awards, including our Grand Award. Learn... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/28/2026


Nick Pehler Honored as Young Professional of the Year
Nick Pehler Honored as Young Professional of the Year

Nick Pehler received the 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/28/2026


Strand Associates and City of West Bend Win Grand Award
Strand Associates and City of West Bend Win Grand Award

Congratulations to Strand Associates and City of West Bend for winning the 2026 Grand Award! Awarded by our judges to the top project in this year's 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards, this award highlights an incredible project. Read more about the award winner below or see all of our winners... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/27/2026


Member News 4.22.26
Member News 4.22.26

raSmith is pleased to announce that the firm was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read the full press release below: 'raSmith was recently recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for the 14th consecutive year, ranking fifth out of 58 firms in the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/22/2026


Leadership Institute Class of 2026 Concludes with Focus on Balance
Leadership Institute Class of 2026 Concludes with Focus on Balance

The Class of 2026 wrapped up its final session on April 16–17 bringing the program full circle with a thoughtful and timely focus on Work/Life Balance for an Effective Leader. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/20/2026


Historic Riverwalk Transformed: West Bend's Vision
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Historic Riverwalk Transformed: West Bend's Vision

For the people who live, work, and spend time in West Bend, the new Riverwalk is more than a walkway – it’s a destination. Continue Reading

Postedby Robbie Malzahn
Date posted04/14/2026


Leadership Institute Class of 2027: Preliminary Schedule
Leadership Institute Class of 2027: Preliminary Schedule

The Leadership Institute Class of 2027 preliminary schedule is now available! Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/13/2026


Attend TDA's Regional Roundtables
Attend TDA's Regional Roundtables

Join TDA for breakfast and an engaging roundtable discussion on Wisconsin’s transportation future. Hear directly from local officials, community leaders, and industry partners about the current state of our transportation infrastructure, emerging opportunities, and their real-world impacts... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/8/2026


Member News 4.7.26
Member News 4.7.26

Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Jan Zander has been selected as the firm's next president and CEO. Read the full press release below: 'Ayres has announced that Jan Zander, PE, has been selected as the firm’s next president and chief executive officer, effective May 18, 2026.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/7/2026


Participate in Go Orange Day on April 22
Participate in Go Orange Day on April 22

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, is Go Orange Day in Wisconsin and across the country. It’s an opportunity for us to wear orange in partnership with WisDOT and in recognition of the men and women who work day and night to improve and maintain our roads and bridges. Speeding, tailgating and... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/2/2026


Participate in ACEC Coalitions
Participate in ACEC Coalitions

ACEC members are encouraged to take advantage of upcoming coalition programming focused on peer exchange, advocacy engagement, and practical industry insight. Coalitions are a great way to connect with your peers across the ACEC network! Learn more and sign up here! Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/30/2026