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Engineering Inc. Provides Expert Analysis on All Issues Affecting the Overall Business of Engineering SUMMER 2021 INC. www.acec.org ENGINEERINGAWARD-WINNING BUSINESS MAGAZINE l PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES UNCHARTED WATERSDenver Water Operations Complex Redevelopment by IMEG Corp. rises Member to the top at 2021 Engineering Firm Excellence Awards Leaders Embracing Advocacy ACEC Alabama Provides Legislative Power Lochner’s CSR Builds Community AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES 2021 FALL CONFERENCE MARCO ISLAND RECONNECT ON MARCO ISLAND The ACEC Fall Conference is back in-person and we can’t wait to see you! Reengage with your colleagues and industry partners to gain insights, discover new best practices and opportunities. Registration is now open. Scan QR code to visit the Conference website. October 27-30, 2021 I JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort Marco Island, FL #ACEC2021FL CONTENTSSummer 2021 COVER STORY 2021 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS Another virtual event 15 recognized 173 projects from across the nation. And the 2021 Grand Conceptor Award goes to…IMEG Corp.’s Denver Water Operations Complex Redevelopment. The ACEC Research Institute provides the industry with cutting edge trend data, research and analysis to help firm owners make decisions and arm the Council with information to advance engineering’s essential value to a broad audience. The ACEC Research Institute wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to its generous contributors As of June 1, 2021 $1Founder’s MILLION+ PREMIER Circle P ($50,000+) ARTNERS On Behalf of Richard and Mary Jo Stanley John & Karen Carrato Joni & Gary W. Raba Foundation Chairman’s Circle ($25,000+) Anonymous Contributor President’s Circle ($15,000+) Ed & Brenda Alizadeh Charles & Ann Gozdziewski Gayle Packer Jay & Ann Wolverton Ambassador’s Circle ($5,000+) Mitch & Diane Simpler Kenneth & Sheri Smith Elizabeth Stolfus & Steve Mystkowski Contributor’s Circle Beth Bauer Daphne & Jeff Bryant CRS Engineering Linda Bauer Darr James Smith ACEC Research Institute 1015 15th Street NW, 8th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 | 202.347.7474 | ACECResearchInstitute.org FEATURES 44 40 MEET THE NEW EXCOM Navigating the road ahead. 44 ENGINEERING LEADERS LEARN, EMBRACE ADVOCACY Having a voice on industry-relevant legislation. 51 2021 ACEC PLI SURVEY OF MEMBER FIRMS FOR FY 2020 Signs of a hardening market. 56 GIVING SPIRIT THRIVES FROM THE TOP DOWN Lochner builds community and honors its founder. 6 60 60 STATE ORGANIZATION PROFILE: ACEC ALABAMA A legislative powerhouse and business resource. 64 ACHIEVING THE NEW WORK-LIFE BALANCE How to manage expectations and prevent burnout. 68 THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT Top firms embrace young engineer development. DEPARTMENTS 4 FROM ACEC TO YOU 12 THE PRIVATE SIDE Advocacy campaign targets unfair PPP/FAR credits clause. Alternative and high-frequency data is valuable in tracking economic recovery. 6 MARKET WATCH The pandemic-ravaged office building segment is poised 72 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS for a comeback. 2021 deal count on track for a record year. 8 ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE 74 RISK MANAGEMENT The creation of the National Advisory Board of Leadership Insurable standards of care, and why your clients should care. in Engineering (nABLE). 75 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS 9 IN THE NEWS Brian D. McGlade named president of Baker, Ingram & Associates; ACEC signs MOU for creation of FIDIC North America. Christopher J. Griffith named president and COO of KCI Technologies; Diana Mendes named corporate president of 10 LEGISLATIVE ACTION infrastructure and mobility equity at HNTB Corp. House of Representatives, key Senate committee advance surface transportation infrastructure bills. 76 BUSINESS INSIGHTS Registration open for leadership skills program. ACEC’s award-winning quarterly magazine Engineering Inc. provides expert analysis on all issues affecting the overall business of engineering. Other highlights include in-depth interviews with major policy makers whose decisions impact bottom lines; updates on critical advocacy issues and industry news, best practice management trends and marketplace projections, along with member firm innovations and announcements. The articles and editorials appearing in this magazine do not represent an official ACEC position or policy unless specifically identified as doing so. FROMACECTOYOU ENGINEERING INC. PUBLISHED BY: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES Advocacy Campaign AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES CHAIR Robin S. Greenleaf Launched to Resolve PPP/ PRESIDENT & CEO Linda Bauer Darr CHIEF OPERATING Vacant OFFICER FAR Credits Clause Issue SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Steven Hall ADVOCACY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Marie Ternieden BUSINESS RESOURCES ngineering firms that were approved to receive Paycheck Protection AND EDUCATION Program (PPP) loans to make it through COVID and save jobs are SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Daphne Bryant being forced to give this critical assistance back because of a glitch in MEMBERSHIP AND MO SERVICES federal contracting law, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, E ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE The provision that could force engineering firms that qualify for loan SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, Michael Pramstaller forgiveness to give some of that needed assistance back is grossly unfair and MEETINGS, EXHIBITS, essentially invalidates the core purpose of PPP loans. ACEC supports a simple AND AWARDS fix to clarify that the FAR credits clause will not apply to forgiven PPP loans and VICE PRESIDENT, Jeff Urbanchuk COMMUNICATIONS AND urges Congress to take action to protect the industry from regulatory overreach. MARKETING The Council has subsequently launched an integrated advocacy campaign DIRECTOR, MEMBER Alan D. Crockett in Washington, D.C., and in the states to build support for Congress to pass a COMMUNICATIONS STAFF EDITOR Andrea Keeney legislative fix that would exempt engineering firms’ forgiven loans from the FAR [email protected] credits clause. 202-682-4347 The campaign includes traditional and social media placements from ACEC SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS Gerry Donohue and our allies, to spread the message about PPP fairness to industry audiences. WRITER ACEC has advertised in leading Capitol Hill news outlets and will leverage ADVERTISING SALES Erin Wander 440-281-0464 its digital marketing capabilities to reach influencers online and in the states. [email protected] Members are encouraged to join the effort by accessing www.acec.org/ppp to contact their member of Congress and to message support for the industry. IMAGINATION This Engineering Inc. highlights the successful 2021 Engineering Excellence MANAGING EDITOR Matthew Wright Awards Virtual Gala viewed by more than 530 who witnessed 173 examples of ART DIRECTOR Nancy Roy the nation’s best engineering efforts. Congratulations to all winners, including PROJECT DIRECTOR Kristie Amella the year’s most outstanding achievement—the Denver Water Operations Complex Redevelopment by IMEG Corp. Another feature in this issue examines why so many Member Firm leaders Engineering Inc., Volume 31, Number 7 (ISSN 1539-2694), is published quarterly by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), embrace taking lead roles in state and national government advocacy efforts (See 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005-2605. Periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C., and at additional mailing offices. Annual page 44). subscriptions are $24 for members (included in dues as a non-deductible Enjoy the summer as we all move closer to normalcy, but do not overlook amount); $45 for U.S. non-members; $65 for institutional subscriptions. Back issues are $15. soon-to-be-announced details about our upcoming in-person 2021 Fall Conference, Oct. 27–30, at Marco Island, Fla. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Engineering Inc., c/o ACEC, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005-2605. © 2021 American Council of Engineering Companies. All rights reserved. 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