American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida)

Bringing The Extraordinary To The Everyday Lives Of Floridians

Who is ACEC Florida?

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) was established in 1973 to represent, promote and advocate for all engineering firms and disciplines in the State of Florida. As an affiliate of the national American Council of Engineering Companies and the Florida Engineering Society, we work to show how doing business with other ACEC Florida firms supports better business practices in Florida.

Our Vision

ACEC Florida is the voice of engineering in the Sunshine State. We bring together more than 300 leading engineering companies, representing over 20,000 employees, who are working to bring the extraordinary to the everyday lives of Floridians.

What We Do

ACEC Florida strengthens the business of engineering for our members through advocacy, political action, education, and growth opportunities. We work with the engineering community to deliver innovative projects, promote public policy, create jobs, and enhance Floridians' quality of life.

Who We Represent

We are the engineers and firms that build Florida. ACEC Florida brings together a diverse group of engineering leaders that impact the lives of every Floridian – from the roads you drive on, the buildings you work in, the energy that fuels your home, and even the water you drink. Our members represent, promote and advocate for all engineering disciplines in Florida.

Why Firms Join ACEC

Enriching careers and professional growth through networking, educational opportunities, and resources are the competitive edge ACEC Florida provides its members. As Florida continues to grow, engineering will clear the path forward.

Advocacy

ACEC Florida is the leading advocate for Florida's engineering community and is working hard to pursue the industry's interest in Tallahassee. State and federal laws and regulations impact day-today firm operations, and the future of engineering is affected by decisions made by elected officials. To promote and defend the professional interests of all engineers, ACEC Florida maintains a strong and effective voice in the Legislature. Our mission to promote engineering is made more vital every legislative session by our members' commitment to personally visit lawmakers in their communities and at the Florida Capitol.

Education

Technology changes at the speed of life. To remain competitive and on the cutting edge, engineering professionals understand it is essential to keep learning. ACEC Florida provides the state's engineering community with access to knowledge through continuing education opportunities. As an approved provider of these types of programs for engineers in Florida, participants earn professional development hour (PDH) credits. Our robust line-up of programs meets Florida's professional licensure requirements, and ACEC Florida members receive discounted registration rates and access to members-only programming.

Events And Awards

ACEC Florida sponsors many statewide conferences to provide professional engineers opportunities to network with peers in communities across Florida. We host several award ceremonies throughout the year to recognize industry excellence, such as the Engineering Excellence Awards and the Outstanding Project Awards.

Why it Matters

With nearly 1,000 people moving to Florida every day, preparing our state's infrastructure for smart growth and development is essential. Our members are focused on making Florida more resilient through robust infrastructure that keeps Floridians safe while also preparing for our fast-growing population and Mother Nature. Making our built environments more resilient to our changing planet continues to gain momentum with owners and governments worldwide. Floridians are often reminded of our need to do better in the wake of deadly storms like Ian that cause widespread destruction, not just in building codes but in infrastructure planning all over the state.

With that purpose in mind, leaders from ACEC of Florida recently met with Florida's Chief Resilience Officer, Dr. Wesley Brooks, to discuss ways in which ACEC Florida's committees on Environmental and Water Resources, Energy, Transportation, and Vertical Support can aid the state's mission of crafting and implementing plans for a better and more resilient Florida.