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Letter from the President
Dear ACEC/CT Members,
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut (ACEC-CT), is a pivotal organization dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of consulting engineering firms within our great state.
We are proud to represent 75 engineering firms in Connecticut. Through our affiliation with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the 55,000+ members nationwide, our reach as an industry is even greater. This extensive network allows us to facilitate connections, foster innovation, and advocate for the engineering profession at all levels of government and business.
To our members, your dedication to excellence and innovation continues to drive the success of our organization. We remain committed to supporting you through advocacy, professional development opportunities, and recognition programs like the Annual Engineering Excellence Awards. ACEC/CT is committed to towards building sustainable infrastructure and development projects that benefit our communities and the environment. ACEC/CT members represent the pinnacle of engineering excellence, committed to delivering quality and value.
As we look forward, let us continue to collaborate, innovate, and elevate the engineering profession.
Steven J. Drechsler, PE, VMA
President, ACEC/CT
Membership in ACEC/CT is open to all firms (corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, etc.) furnishing independent consulting engineering services.
Firms must:
Membership in the American Consulting Engineers Council is required prior to joining ACEC/CT.
Firms must:
- Have an office in the state
- Have at least one principal licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Connecticut,
- Practice under an organizational arrangement that does not involve a conflict of interest or that does not subordinate independent professional judgment, and
- Agree to abide by the ACEC Professional and Ethical Conduct Guidelines.
Membership in the American Consulting Engineers Council is required prior to joining ACEC/CT.
As an ACEC/CT member firm, you receive access to:
- Insurance and Retirement Benefits: This includes access to various insurance programs (life, health, workers' compensation, disability) and a cost-saving retirement program.
- ACEC National Membership Benefits: Offers a range of services like overnight shipping, office supply discounts, software discounts, and economical employee benefits aimed at reducing the cost of doing business.
- Legislative and Professional Development: Features legislative and regulatory news updates, professional seminars, technical meetings, and education on selecting design professionals through qualifications.
- Engineering Support and Networking: Includes public relations efforts, coordination with professional organizations, standard engineering contracts, and referral services for engineering firms.