FEATURES 12 2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION RECAP More than 1,600 ACEC members and guests attend the Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. 12 54 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED Gannett Fleming leads project team to reopen PennDOT's Route 30 only 81 days after catastrophic landslide. 62 54 62 EFFECTIVE TEAM BUILDING STRATEGIES A culture of teamwork helps to build internal relationships while providing a competitive advantage. DEPARTMENTS 4 FROM ACEC TO YOU Annual Convention is an impressive show of force. 70 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 6 MARKET WATCH 73 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS 8 Retail sector evolves to maintain connection with consumers. LEGISLATIVE ACTION ACEC calls on lawmakers to continue with infrastructure agenda. 10 THE PRIVATE SIDE Second wave of shale revolution forthcoming; P3s offer diverse revenue streams. Torrid pace of deal activity continues in 2019. Cummings named president and CEO of T.Y. Lin International; Sherry named CEO of Merrick & Co.; Richards promoted to president and CEO of Strand Associates; James appointed president of KAI Enterprises. 76 BUSINESS INSIGHTS Pathways to Executive Leadership Class 4; new publications focus on economics and engineering. 68 IN THE NEWS Black & Veatch tests drone flight limits; Burns & McDonnell invests in STEM. COVER: ROBERT PISANO ACEC's award-winning bi-monthly magazine Engineering Inc. provides expert analysis on all issues affecting the overall business of engineering. Other highlights include in-depth interviews with major policy makers whose decisions impact bottom lines; updates on critical advocacy issues and industry news, best practice management trends and marketplace projections, along with member firm innovations and announcements. The articles and editorials appearing in this magazine do not represent an official ACEC position or policy unless specifically identified as doing so.http://www.acec.org/