FEATURES 38 16 FLOOD PROTECTION ANALYSIS Following a series of catastrophic weather events, Member Firms assess the quality of flood protection infrastructure in the U.S. 21 INNOVATIVE RESTORATIONS Member Firms return aging and dilapidated structures to new life. 26 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE MERGE? Once the legalities and financials are complete, two different cultures must blend into a single cohesive operation. 31 A BUYER'S MARKET WITH A HINT OF CHANGE Results from the 2017 Professional Liability Insurance Survey of Carriers. 38 HELP DESK TO BOARD ROOM The role of CIO has broadened to become a major factor in an engineering firm's success. 16 42 42 A GREEN MACHINE Brown and Caldwell employees donate their time to create more sustainable communities. DEPARTMENTS 4 FROM ACEC TO YOU Infrastructure tops agenda for 2018. 48 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Green expertise driving more activity. 6 MARKET WATCH 2018 market outlook reveals slow but steady growth. 50 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Schmid named CEO and Smith named COO of Fisher Associates; Torosian named COO of Geocomp. 14 LEGISLATIVE ACTION 2018 infrastructure agenda includes transportation, waterways and disaster recovery bills. 52 BUSINESS INSIGHTS Senior Executives Institute application process now open; learn how to leverage Economic Development Councils; second edition of Construction Management at Risk available. COVER: C.J. BURTON 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.