Mead & Hunt Expands Its Support of the ACEC Research Institute
Washington, DC – The ACEC Research Institute today announced that Mead & Hunt, an architectural, engineering, planning, and construction services firm, has renewed and expanded its support of the Institute, increasing its commitment from the Chair Circle to the Founder Circle.
“Mead & Hunt’s expanded commitment demonstrates the firm’s strong investment in the future of the engineering profession,” said Steve Lefton, chair of the ACEC Research Institute. “Their support strengthens the Institute’s ability to deliver the data and insights engineering firms need to navigate a rapidly changing industry and meet growing infrastructure demands.”
The ACEC Research Institute has quickly established itself as a leader in benchmarking the quantifiable contributions of the engineering industry through original research.
The Institute’s Firm of the Future initiative is forecasting the evolution of engineering firms and exploring topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ever-changing workforce, positioning the Institute as the go-to source for engineering industry data for researchers, journalists, and engineering executives.
Mead & Hunt CEO Amy Squitieri said supporting the Institute helps ensure the engineering industry is prepared to meet the challenges ahead. “The knowledge the Institute provides is critical to the future of our profession. It helps engineering firms build organizations that improve our communities as we plan for the future. We’re pleased to continue supporting the Institute’s work,” Squitieri said.
With its renewed and expanded commitment, Mead & Hunt moves from the Institute’s Chair Circle to the Founder Circle, deepening the firm’s investment in the Institute’s research and its mission to provide the engineering industry with independent data and insights.
The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal. Its sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.
The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of all its donors, continues to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a resilient, secure and technically advanced built environment for future generations.
Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at dbryant@acec.org.
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The ACEC Research Institute is the independent research arm of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) — the business association of the nation’s engineering industry. The ACEC Research Institute is the premier source of insight and foresight that empowers engineering firms to thrive, creating a resilient, secure, and technically advanced built environment.
