• Legislative Representation. ACEC provides a strong, unified voice for the private engineering and land surveying communities on local, state and national legislative issues. The Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors Political Action Committee supports worthy candidates and causes throughout California. Legislatively, our most recent achievement has been the passage of Proposition 35—a ACEC-led effort.



• Continuing Education. ACEC organizes quarterly continuing education seminars and workshops designed to keep members abreast of the latest technology, business, and legal and regulatory issues. All ACEC seminars qualify for Professional Development Hours toward ACEC’s Continuing Education Certificate program.



• Networking Opportunities. Meet and foster crucial business contacts at ACEC-sponsored events such as the annual convention or a seminar.



• Timely News. ACEC’s monthly newsletter, Update; the weekly periodical, Legislative Briefing; the annual magazine, Consulting Engineer; and this web site keep members informed of the latest industry news and changes affecting the business of design.



• Publications & Forms. ACEC offers a variety of business publications and forms to help member firms operate smoothly—and within the law. Among our most popular publications are the Subdivision Map Act, the California Environmental Quality Act and CEQA Guidelines, and standard contractual forms.



• Promoting the Professions. ACEC strives to promote and recognize the accomplishments of private engineers and land surveyors through its Engineering Excellence Awards competition, a strong public relations program, the Scholarship Foundation, and the Communication Foundation.



• Insurance Programs. ACEC offers six comprehensive health insurance programs for member firms.

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If you would like information on membership in ACEC, please complete the required fields. Upon receiving your request, you will be sent a comprehensive information packet with information on benefits, programs, dues costs and a membership application.

You can also fax this information to us by printing this page on your web browser and fax to the attention of David Murillo, Director of Membership at 916.441.6312 or feel free to call the office at 916.441.7991.

Thank you so much for your firm's interest in joining ACEC California and your local chapter.