Immigration Federal Judge Blocks Trump's $100K Fee on New H-1B Visas Richard Korman June 9, 2026 No Comments States' lawsuit prevails in court against anti-immigration move, but Trump administration plans to appeal.Read More
New England Legacy Award Winner Robin Greenleaf: Steady Hand During Uncertain Times Justin Rice March 23, 2026 No Comments Robin Greenleaf, ACEC’s first woman chair, guided the U.S. engineering group during the COVID-19 pandemic while also leading her own firm.Read More
Commentary Why the Expiring Tax Break for Engineers Must Be Renewed ENR Editorial Board March 14, 2025 No Comments The section of the federal tax code known as 199a will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress approves an extension.Read More
Government Ball Moves to House of Representatives' Court Following Senate Passage of Budget Plan Pam McFarland February 24, 2025 No Comments Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said "time is of the essence" for House members to pass their government budget bill for next year. Read More
Government Congress Sends $884B Defense Policy Bill to White House House adjourns, but Senate returns next week in last-ditch effort to pass supplemental spending bill Pam McFarland James Leggate December 15, 2023 No Comments Congress clears legislation that includes many initiatives that construction and engineering groups support. Read More
Companies Survey: Engineering Firms Upbeat about Business Conditions Tom Ichniowski August 31, 2023 No Comments ACEC business survey sees brightest picture for roads and bridges and water/wastewater sectors.Read More
Workforce Facing Engineer Shortage, ACEC Seeks Visa Program Changes Tom Ichniowski April 26, 2023 No Comments Engineering group seeks changes in the H-1B visa program, as well as adjustments to some reporting requirements for foreign workers.Read More
Developers Look to Triple Greater Boston Area Life Sciences Space Outlook highlighted ACEC's first private market symposium on health care and life sciences sectors Scott Van Voorhis May 5, 2022 No Comments Outlook highlighted ACEC's first private market symposium April 29 on health care and biotech R&D and manufacturing sectorsRead More
On the Scene: Skilled Trade Graduates Give Back in St. Louis July 2, 2021 No Comments New Habitat Homes in St. Louis; Illinois Structural Engineers name 2021 award winners.Read More
On the Scene: Memorial Mass for COVID-19 Victims; Scholarships June 29, 2021 No Comments St. Patrick's Cathedral hosted the annual service; ACE Mentor, the NSBE and others award money to engineering studentsRead More