Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

Featuring:

Research in Equitable Risk Allocation in Progressive Design-Build

Join Dr. Keith Molenaar as he shares new research from the ACEC Research Institute on the use of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) in the engineering industry. Based on a national survey of stakeholders, this session explores how PDB supports more collaborative risk allocation, improves project outcomes, and presents both opportunities and challenges in implementation. Learn how firms are adapting to this evolving delivery model and where further guidance is needed.

A Fireside Chat: Inside the Strategy – Navigating the New Political Landscape with Chris LaCivita, Steve Hall, and Gary Raba

Washington has entered a new era of policymaking, marked by unprecedented moves and rapid shifts. As the Trump administration settles into its second term, the ripple effects are being felt across every corner of the political landscape—and the engineering industry is no exception.

In this timely panel discussion, Chris LaCivita, a chief strategist behind the Trump campaign, joins ACEC Executive Vice President of Advocacy, Steve Hall, and moderator, ACEC Board Chair, Gary Raba, for an in-depth conversation on the strategies driving today’s political environment. Together, they’ll unpack how campaign dynamics are influencing governance, what the administration’s priorities mean for infrastructure and regulatory policy, and how engineering firms can effectively adapt and engage.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from insiders and gain valuable insights into the forces shaping the future of our industry.

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