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2026 January Advocacy Update
2026 January 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. Legislative Day is our best opportunity to present ourselves before the session ends. Political giving is an essential part of our strategy; thank you... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/27/2026


Leadership Institute Focuses on Managing Risk with Confidence
Leadership Institute Focuses on Managing Risk with Confidence

The Class of 2026 walked away with tools to think beyond technical work and more like business leaders. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/23/2026


Get Ready to Celebrate 2026 Engineers Week
Get Ready to Celebrate 2026 Engineers Week

Engineers Week takes place February 22–28, 2026, and it’s a dedicated time to celebrate how engineers make a meaningful difference in our communities and our world. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/20/2026


Inspiring Future Engineers, One Sticker at a Time
Inspiring Future Engineers, One Sticker at a Time

Engineers Make It Happen stickers are fully stocked and available now by mail or pick some up at an upcoming event. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/13/2026


Engineers Make WHAT Happen Coloring Contest
Engineers Make WHAT Happen Coloring Contest

What do engineers really do? We’re asking kids to tell us in the Engineers Make WHAT Happen coloring contest. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/7/2026


A New Strategic Framework for 2026–2028
A New Strategic Framework for 2026–2028

We are proud to officially launch our 2026–2028 Strategic Framework. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/5/2026


Purchase the Wisconsin Salary & Benefits Survey
Purchase the Wisconsin Salary & Benefits Survey

The 2025 Salary, Benefits and Business Practices Report is a valuable tool for your firm to determine its standing relative to its peers. This data is local to Wisconsin so your firm will know exactly where it stands. Also included is an E-Survey of Section II’s base salaries and bonuses... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/5/2026


2025 December Advocacy Update
2025 December 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 posted12/19/2025


Scheduling Update - Civil 3D Workshop Moves to February
Scheduling Update - Civil 3D Workshop Moves to February

The Civil 3D Workshop is on the move! While the event itself is staying virtual, the next workshop will be held February 1-5, 2027. The new dates will help us avoid in-person conflicts and give more folks the opportunity to participate. Look for more details, including information about an... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/12/2025


Promote Your Firm in Our 2026 Magazine
Promote Your Firm in Our 2026 Magazine

Every year ACEC WI works with The Daily Reporter to produce a full-color magazine. The magazine goes to legislators, engineering firms and the entire subscriber list of The Daily Reporter. It is a key part of our efforts to highlight the achievements of engineers in Wisconsin. There is ample... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/10/2025


DSPS Guidance on New Special Inspection Code
DSPS Guidance on New Special Inspection Code

DSPS has provided additional guidance on the special inspection requirements contained in the new Commercial Building Code. Access them below and look for more information from ACEC WI and DSPS as we go forward: Guidelines for Special Inspections Minimum Qualifications for Special Inspectors Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/9/2025


Leadership Institute Gets Valuable Insight Into Running A Business
Leadership Institute Gets Valuable Insight Into Running A Business

From December 3-4, the Leadership Institute's Running the Business session, led by Matt Fultz of Matheson Financial Advisors, Inc. and ably assisted by Eric Niemi, JSD, at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake. The goal was to cultivate an understanding of engineering firm finances. The session was... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted12/4/2025