American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan

Name

American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan

Legal name

American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan

Website

https://acecmi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from engineering, surveying, and architecture firms. Membership provides access to networking, advocacy, professional development, awards programs, and member directory.
2. Events and Conferences: Registration fees for workshops, conferences, training programs including the MDOT-ACEC Partnering Workshop, Michigan Infrastructure Conference, Emerging Leaders Program, and PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp.
3. Sponsorships: Event sponsorships from member firms and industry partners at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for conferences and workshops.
4. PAC Contributions: Political action committee contributions from member firms for advocacy at state and federal levels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ACEC/Michigan is a nonprofit business membership association that represents more than 100 independent private consulting engineering firms employing more than 8,000 people across Michigan. It delivers membership services including advocacy before the state legislature and regulatory agencies, professional development events, conferences and workshops, industry awards programs, a member directory, job board, workforce development initiatives, and Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) resources for government owners.

Product overview

ACEC/Michigan is a business association representing over 100 independent private consulting engineering firms employing more than 8,000 people in Michigan. Rather than a unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of member services and programs including the Member Directory (searchable database of member firms), Job Board (employment listings), Events Calendar (professional development events), Emerging Leaders Program (leadership development), Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards (annual awards gala), Michigan Infrastructure Conference (annual conference co-hosted with ASCE), MDOT-ACEC Partnering Workshop (annual workshop), Partnership Charter Award (collaboration recognition), Scholarships (student support), Careers Presentation Template (downloadable resource), Michigan Engineering News Newsletter (bimonthly publication), Firm of the Year Award (organizational recognition), QBS Coalition Resources (advocacy materials), and student STEM programs including MDOT TRAC Bridge Challenge and Detroit Construction Science Expo. The organization also facilitates PAC contributions and legislative advocacy for its member firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Directory An online searchable directory of over 100 ACEC/Michigan member firms, allowing users to identify engineering, surveying, and architecture firms across Michigan.
• Job Board Employment listing service for the engineering and infrastructure industry in Michigan, enabling member firms to post openings and job seekers to find opportunities.
• Events Calendar A comprehensive calendar of professional development events, workshops, conferences, and networking opportunities for member firms.
• Emerging Leaders Program A leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of firm leaders within the consulting engineering community.
• Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Annual awards gala recognizing outstanding engineering and surveying projects by member firms, including Eminent Conceptor Award, Honorable Conceptor Awards, and Merit Awards.
• Michigan Infrastructure Conference Annual statewide forum co-hosted with ASCE Michigan Section for engineers, public officials, and industry leaders to explore infrastructure challenges and innovations.
• MDOT-ACEC Partnering Workshop Annual workshop providing open dialogue, technical exchange, and relationship-building between MDOT staff and consulting engineering firms with educational breakout sessions.
• Firm of the Year Award Annual award recognizing ACEC/Michigan member firms for leadership in professional practice and community service, including Large Firm and Small Firm categories.
• MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award Annual award recognizing projects and teams that exemplify collaboration between MDOT and the engineering consulting community based on five core principles.
• Scholarships Scholarship programs supporting students pursuing careers in engineering, surveying, and related fields.
• QBS Coalition Resources Resources and support for Qualifications-Based Selection processes, helping educate government owners on developing QBS processes for selecting engineering firms.
• Michigan Engineering News Newsletter Bimonthly electronic newsletter published in partnership with MSPE and ASCE Michigan Section, distributed to over 5,000 recipients including engineers, legislators, and officials.
• MDOT-ACEC Partnering Committees Standing committee structure including the MDOT-ACEC Executive Committee and Partnering Committees that provide open dialogue and collaboration between MDOT and consulting engineering firms.
• PSMJ Project Management Bootcamp Multi-day AEC project management training program offered to member firms with hands-on exercises, AI tools, and small project tactics, with discounts for multiple attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Representing firms that employ 8,000+ engineers and support 129,000 high-skill jobs across Michigan
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEC/Michigan and ASCE Michigan Section co-host the annual Michigan Infrastructure Conference, bringing together engineers, public officials, and industry leaders. The partnership also includes joint awards presentations and collaborative advocacy on infrastructure policy issues affecting Michigan.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal MDOT-ACEC/Michigan Partnership Charter Agreement renewed annually, establishing framework for collaboration between MDOT and consulting engineering community. Joint Partnering Workshop held annually with 46+ breakout sessions, MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award program recognizing exemplary collaboration, and joint committee structure including MDOT-ACEC Executive Committee and Partnering Committees.
• Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPE is a content partner in developing the Michigan Engineering News newsletter, bimonthly publication reaching 5,000+ recipients including engineers, legislators, and government officials. Collaborative content development strengthens voice of engineering profession.
• Michigan QBS CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing resources for government owners to develop qualifications-based selection processes for selecting engineering firms. Formed in 1986, offers free one-on-one facilitation with local government officials to ensure best-qualified professional at fair price. ACEC/Michigan supports QBS advocacy and legislation.
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEC/Michigan is a member organization of ACEC, a national federation of 51 state and regional organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. ACEC National provides advocacy at federal level, represents nearly 5,500 firms employing 640,000+ professionals, and offers national conferences, PAC, and policy resources.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDOT hosts the annual TRAC Bridge Challenge, a STEM outreach event bringing student teams across Michigan for applied learning in transportation and civil engineering. ACEC/Michigan member firm volunteers staff the Career Exploration Room, providing students direct interaction with engineering professionals.
• Black Caucus Foundation of MichiganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the annual Detroit Construction Science Expo, which welcomed 1,000+ students to the Durfee Innovation Society for hands-on engineering, construction, and infrastructure career exploration. Event integrates with Foundation's Navigation to Success program requiring life-skills curriculum and drug-free commitment.
• MPact PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional leadership development firm engaged by ACEC/Michigan to conduct study on generational workforce priorities and next generation firm leader preferences. Results shared via webinar on June 20, 2024 with supporting resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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