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From ACEC to You
Diversity as a Winning
Business Strategy
I
t is axiomatic that business requires the best talent available in order to
be successful. It is also a fact that our nation today is over one-third nonwhite (growing to 50 percent by 2040) and roughly half female, and these
groups are under-represented in the business world. While the reasons for this
are many, not taking full advantage of such a vast talent pool can significantly
limit our prospects.
This month's cover feature explores changing demographics and their
impact on business. Member Firms are incorporating diversity in their business
strategies in order to recruit the best possible talent and improve their bottom
line. (See page 12.) A companion article addresses unique challenges faced by
women in our industry and how they have navigated a pathway to success. (See
page 16.)
With the 2014 mid-term elections now in the rear-view mirror, ACEC is
looking forward to working with the new Congress to advance the industry's
legislative agenda, especially in the areas of energy and infrastructure. Longstanding Council relationships with House Transportation & Infrastructure
Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and the new chair of the
Environment and Public Works Committee, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.),
should strengthen our legislative prospects. The Annual Legislative Outlook
(see page 6) addresses what lies ahead.
This issue also presents growth projections for 2015 and beyond in several
primary engineering markets. (See page 10.)
We wish you all the best in the New Year.
Richard C. Wells
ACEC Chairman
David A. Raymond
ACEC President & CEO
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Engineering Inc. - January/February 2015
Engineering Inc. - January/February 2015
Contents
From Acec to You
Legislative Action
Market Watch
The Business Case for Diversity
Closing the Gender Gap
Market Stability Keeping Pli Prices Low
2015 Legislative Scorecard
Made to Market
2014 Fall Conference Highlights
2015 Annual Convention Preview
Risk Management
Business Insights
Members in the News
Mergers and Acquisitions
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