Engineering Inc. - November/December 2007 - (Page 1) engineeringInc. November/December 2007 ● Table of conTenTs vol. 18, No. 6 14 FEATUrES ChALLENgEs oF AN AgiNg workForCE How a pending wave of retirements, coupled with a dearth of engineering graduates, is changing the workforce landscape. 20 24 30 32 morE thAN moNEY The prospect of high starting salaries is an important consideration for young engineers. But it’s hardly the only criterion. As the competition for prized recruits heats up, firms use benefits and a host of creative incentives to sweeten the pot. 2007 YouNg proFEssioNAL oF thE YEAr AwArds ACEC recognizes five outstanding young engineers for significant contributions to the profession at early stages of their careers. Cover and ToC: darren robb/GeTTy ImaGes 2007 FALL CoNFErENCE highLights A record crowd, high-profile speakers and strong ACEC/pAC fundraising were just a few of the highlights from this year’s Fall Conference in maui. 20 COVEr STOrY how to gEt thEm, how to kEEp thEm In the face of a worsening engineer shortage, firms consider strategies for recruiting and retaining top-tier talent. 14 mArkEt wAtCh Emerging water markets represent a world of opportunity. 24 10 tEChNoLogY 38 Saving time—and money— through “stakeless” earthwork. mEmbErs iN thE NEws 40 Stanley Consultants, Inc., names new president and COO; Clark Dietz, Inc., acquires Farrar, Garvey & Associates, LLC. oNE oN oNE 44 CAmEE Chairman roy Wilson weighs in on coalition challenges, innovation. 4 DEpArTmEnTS From ACEC to You 2 Congress considers new education incentives to stem the engineer shortage. NEws & NotEs Academies look to pique students’ interest in engineering; U.S. rail infrastructure needs $148 billion; energy sector scrambles for engineers amid market boom. 4 LEgisLAtivE ACtioN 12 ACEC’s engineering education bill; lawmakers consider preservation of cash accounting; delay in 3 percent withholding mandate. Engineering Inc. promotes the advocacy and business interests of ACEC by offering news, legislative analysis and business practice information to member firms, clients, opinion leaders and policy makers. The articles and editorials appearing in this magazine do not represent an official ACEC position or policy unless specifically identified as doing so.
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