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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.

Board Retreat Recap

Bringing together industry leaders, the ACEC/Michigan Board of Directors convened on June 5, 2025, for its annual retreat to assess progress on strategic goals and set a forward-looking agenda. Discussions centered on enhancing member firm success, expanding and diversifying membership, and advancing workforce development efforts across the state. Key updates included stronger partnerships with MDOT and LEO, expanded outreach tools, AI training exploration, and bold advocacy for QBS and transportation funding.

Delivering Value, Driving Progress

ACEC/Michigan advanced major initiatives in our 2024-2025 fiscal year, including launching a modern website and Member Center, strengthening workforce development, driving QBS legislation, and leading a statewide infrastructure advocacy campaign.

Key Impacts on Engineering & Infrastructure