ACEC Research Institute Recognizes VHB for Exceptional Commitment to Engineering Industry Research

Today, the ACEC Research Institute announced that VHB has made another major donation in support of its mission. VHB-whose 2,200+ engineers, scientists, planners, and designers partner with clients and communities to create a more sustainable future-was one of the Institute's original supporters.

This contribution marks their second Founder Circle donation and demonstrates commitment to creating a more sustainable, safe, secure and technically advanced engineering industry.

"We can't tackle the future alone," Mike Carragher, president & CEO of VHB said. "Progress in our field comes from shared knowledge, collective action, and forward-thinking research. It is our responsibility to continue to elevate the industry. VHB's support of the ACEC Research Institute is rooted in that belief."

"At VHB, there's a clear recognition that meaningful progress requires purposeful collaboration," Steve Lefton, chair of the ACEC Research Institute stated. "We applaud VHB's commitment to bettering our industry and are grateful for their sustained support."

VHB's commitment to the Institute runs deep. Mike Carragher served as chair of the ACEC Research Institute from 2023-2025, and under his forward-thinking, decisive leadership, the Institute was able to Identify, fund, and provide industry-wide research, forecasts, and trend analysis.

In addition to conducting original research, the Institute has awarded $678,000 in student scholarships over the last year to help future engineers join this transformational industry.

The ACEC Research Institute's data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal, a tool for financial professionals that provides real-time data, news, and analytics. The Institute's sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.

VHB joins a growing list of donors that have stepped forward over the past few years to support the ACEC Research Institute at the highest level, Founder Circle, many of which were early contributors that helped launch the Institute:

ACEC California
ACEC Florida
ACEC Life/Health Trust
ACEC Minnesota
ACEC New York
ACEC North Carolina
ACEC Texas
AET
Autodesk
Benesch
Bentley
BST Global
Burns & McDonnell
CMT
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine on behalf of Richard and Mary Jo Stanley
Deltek
DJ&A
HDR
JMT
Kimley-Horn
POWER Engineers
RS&H
Stanley Consultants
STV
T. Baker Smith
Terracon
VHB

The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of its donors, will continue to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and resilient built environment for future generations.

Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at [email protected].

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The ACEC Research Institute is the independent research arm of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - the business association of the nation's engineering industry. The ACEC Research Institute's mission is to deliver knowledge and business strategies that guide and elevate the engineering industry and to be the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure, and technically advanced built environment.