Message from Beth--May 27, 2026

• The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advances the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act.
• The bill would provide about $580 billion over five years, Ohio receives increased formula funding.
• Key provisions include more bridge funding, streamlined grants, new EV fees and updates DBE program.

Empowering Emerging Leaders as ACEC Ohio Scholarship Recipient Heads to Washington, DC

• ACEC Ohio selects Andrew Walton as the second Early Career Professional Scholarship Recipient.
• Scholarship Highlights Advocacy, Leadership, and National Industry Engagement Opportunities.
• This scholarship opportunity Included Capitol Hill Meetings with Legislative Staff.

2026 ODOT/ACEC Ohio Partnering Conference Recap

• The conference is designed to improve the partnership between the public and private sectors.
• We welcomed 380 attendees who engaged in dynamic breakout sessions exploring the theme: NextGen Partnering: AI and Technology.
• A BIG thank you to our sponsors for making the Partnering Conference social event possible!

• Annual Convention & Legislative Summit Kicks Off in Washington

• Same Profession. Different Firm. How AI Is Rebuilding Engineering from the Inside Out

• ACEC Signs Letter Opposing Gas Tax Holiday

• Early 2026 Spending Signals Market Stabilization and Modest Growth

• The Cost of Conflict: Mideast Tumult Hits Oil Prices, Pinches Supply Chain

• Advocacy Connection Series: What We Heard From Members

• Engineering Firms Move to a Position of Strength, ACEC Research Institute Reports

• Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

Women's Forum

Join ACEC Ohio and partnering organizations for the Women’s Forum on June 18 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington. This interactive session will focus on navigating male-dominated workplaces, building confidence, and strengthening support among women professionals.

Women from WTS Columbus, NAWIC Columbus, CREW Columbus, and OAWWA Women in Water will gather for meaningful conversation and connection.

Featured Speaker: Rebecca Singer-Miller, Associate at Weston Hurd LLP.

Lunch will be provided.

Understanding the New ACEC Ohio Job Board

Join us for an overview of ACEC Ohio’s new Job Board, powered by Naylor on June 17 at 11:00 am. This webinar will walk members through how to get started, including creating an account, posting jobs, selecting packages, and managing resumes.

Register now for the FREE informational webinar!

One Spot Left in Rising Leader Program

We’re down to just ONE remaining spot in ACEC Ohio’s 2026 Rising Leaders Program. The position will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Once this final spot is filled, we will begin a waitlist for future program participants.

Submit your nomination to Lexi Francis at Lexi.francis@acecohio.org.
View the full program schedule

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your firm’s future leaders.