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ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Meet the New ACEC President/CEO

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Linda Bauer Darr assumed the reins as president/CEO of ACEC in August, succeeding Dave Raymond. In an exclusive interview with Engineering Inc., Darr reflects on her extensive association experience and provides insights into her vision as ACEC’s new leader.

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Driverless? Autonomous Trucks and the Future of the American Trucker

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Will autonomous trucks mean the end of the road for truck drivers? The $740-billion-a-year U.S. trucking industry is widely expected to be an early adopter of self-driving technology, with numerous tech companies and major truck makers racing to build autonomous trucks.

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Public Transit Is Key Strategy in Advancing Vision Zero, Eliminating Traffic Fatalities

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

As the movement toward Vision Zero grows – with more than 30 U.S. communities committing to the goal of zero traffic deaths – public transit is increasingly recognized as a core strategy to support safe mobility for all.

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North Carolina: The State of Aviation

Thursday, September 6th, 2018

North Carolina has been at the forefront of aviation technology since the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Today, the state is home to many of the biggest names in the aerospace industry. They choose North Carolina because of its connectivity, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment.

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2018 Strategic Directions: Electric Report

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

The energy ecosystem is changing, driven by the advent of distributed clean energy, increased competition from new technologies and service providers, the evolving expectations of customers, and new opportunities for serving those customers.

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Made in America: Travel’s Essential Contribution to Economic Development

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

The travel industry is a primary driver of economic growth and job creation in the United States. Effective travel promotion leads to increased economic activity, well-paying jobs and crucial tax revenue supporting essential public services.

In 2017, the travel industry generated $2.4 trillion for the U.S. economy, supporting 15.6 million American jobs. One in nine U.S. jobs directly and indirectly rely on the travel industry.

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ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Addressing the Challenges of New Technologies

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

In some areas, it’s not the latest technology but the everyday needs that face the biggest hurdles. U.S. infrastructure remains in dire straits, with about $150 billion annually needed to repair highways and bridges, $100 billion for airports, $25 billion for public transit and $25 billion for water and wastewater, according to Kothari.

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Preparing for Automated Vehicles: Traffic Safety Issues for States

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

The year is 2023. Some automated driving system (ADS) vehicles are on the road: vehicles that can operate without driver control under certain conditions. An officer is called to a crash scene. A car with an ADS had struck a pedestrian.

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The High Cost of Energy in Rural America

Monday, August 20th, 2018
ACEEE: Energy Burden by Region

In this report we examine residential energy affordability in rural and small-town America. We analyze how rural household energy burdens—the percentage of household income spent on energy bills—vary across regions and among specific groups. Overall, Americans living in rural areas spend a disproportionally high share of their income on energy bills.

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ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Urban Restoration Projects

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

ACEC Member Firms enhance communities with urban restoration projects by revitalizing previously blighted industrial, environmental and hazardous waste sites: WGM Group, GEI Consultants, Inc., Creighton Manning Engineering, Strand Associates

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