Save the Dates and Plan to Join Us

ACEC/Michigan is excited to announce the dates for several of our premier events in 2026 and 2027. These gatherings bring together engineering professionals, public agency leaders, students, and industry stakeholders to collaborate, celebrate excellence, inspire the next generation, and engage on the critical issues shaping Michigan's future infrastructure.

Eight expert-led sessions on recruiting, leadership, AI, communication, and ethics — open to members and non-members alike

ACEC/Michigan is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2026–2027 Professional Development Hour (PDH) Webinar Series. The series returns this fall with monthly lunchtime sessions designed to sharpen the business, leadership, and communication skills that matter most to engineering professionals and their firms.

Stay connected and make the most of your ACEC membership with the latest opportunities, resources, and events available this season.

2025-2026 Annual Report

As ACEC/Michigan closes out another fiscal year and begins FY 2027, the organization is reflecting on a year of significant legislative wins, record-setting events, and continued growth — and looking ahead to an ambitious agenda for the year to come.

ACEC/Michigan Builds on a Strong Year with Focus on Member Value, Workforce, and Advocacy

Bringing together industry leaders from across the state, the ACEC/Michigan Board of Directors convened on June 4, 2026, at the Michigan Chamber in Lansing for its annual retreat to assess progress on strategic goals and set a forward-looking agenda.

ACEC/Michigan leaders joined colleagues from across the Midwest in Chicago for two days of networking, regional collaboration and discussion on the issues shaping engineering firms and member organizations.

Inspiring the Next Generation

As Michigan moves toward the heart of the 2026 legislative and budget cycle, the policy environment affecting engineering consulting firms, licensed professional engineers, and the broader infrastructure community continues to shift quickly.

Engineering Innovation and Leadership Took Center Stage at the 2026 Michigan Infrastructure Conference

On May 7, 2026, approximately 200 infrastructure professionals gathered at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing for the Michigan Infrastructure Conference, co-hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) and the Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This annual event once again served as a statewide forum for engineers, public officials, and industry leaders to explore the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Michigan.

Building Michigan’s Future

On April 14, 2026, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted the annual Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Bridge Challenge in Grand Rapids. This premier STEM outreach event brought together student teams from across Michigan for a full day of applied learning, hands-on engineering, and exposure to real-world transportation and civil engineering practices.

Engineering the Future

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Detroit Construction Science Expo welcomed more than 1,000 students to the Durfee Innovation Society for a hands-on introduction to careers in engineering, construction, skilled trades, and infrastructure.

Tariffs, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and Michigan's Budget Outlook

As spring arrives, Michigan's infrastructure and engineering community is navigating significant policy developments at both the federal and state levels.

13th Annual Award Presented

The MDOT-ACEC/Michigan Partnership Charter Award is one of the most meaningful recognitions presented each year at the MDOT-ACEC/Michigan Partnering Workshop. Now in its 13th year, the award celebrates projects and teams that exemplify the very best of collaboration between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the engineering consulting community.