Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Ontario (ACEC-Ontario)

We're celebrating five incredible decades of advocating for the consulting engineering industry that’s shaped Ontario – thanks to the vision, passion, and dedication of our amazing volunteers and members. From groundbreaking projects to resilient communities, it’s been a journey built on collaboration and innovation. Here’s to 2025 and another 50 years of making Ontario stronger, safer, and more forward-thinking. Happy New Year to ACEC-Ontario members, stakeholders, and all the trailblazers driving our industry onward and upward. Cheers to the future! #EngineeringOntarioForward

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Upgrade your skills in the New Year! ACEC-Ontario’s CPD platform offers a range of on-demand courses to help you stay competitive. Study, quiz, and certify—all at your convenience! The platform itself offers a searchable database, covering multi-disciplinary courses, in a variety of formats to meet all learners needs and preferences. A one-stop-shop, the learning platform will track programs, hours, billing and provide appropriate descriptions and certificates to make tracking and submission easier. Learn More: https://buff.ly/3TveNVh

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Beth Burrows, P.Eng., MBA, the founder of Writing Well Technical Communications, Technical and Business Writing Coach. No matter what stage in your career, clear, concise writing is essential. In the consulting engineering industry it’s also imperative that technical information be accessible to diverse audiences. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings with colleagues and stakeholders, which could result in project setbacks. This webinar will explore how to write purposefully, simplify technical language, and tailor documents to your readers’ needs. Using practical examples, it highlights the impact of effective writing on building trust and achieving results. Professionals at every level will gain tips from this webinar, register today! This event is an initiative by ACEC-Ontario Future Leaders Network. When: March 18, 2025 , 12-1 PM Where: Virtual Fee: $10+HST (Only for ACEC-Ontario members) Please log-in to register for the event. If you require assistance in setting up your contact, email Valeriia Makarenko, Membership Coordinator at vmakarenko@acecontario.ca.

Season’s Greetings from ACEC-Ontario! The holiday season has arrived - we extend our heartfelt wishes for joy and celebration to you and your loved ones! As we celebrate the close of 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for the dedication of our member companies for your support drives positive change and strengthens our industry. This year, under the leadership of Chair Mark Tulloch, the Board of Directors, and Executive Director Andrew Hurd, we focused on proactive advocacy, member engagement, and networking. Looking ahead to 2025, our 50th anniversary, we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with special events and initiatives! Thank you for engaging with us and being an essential part of the ACEC-Ontario community. Holiday Closure: ACEC-Ontario will be closed December 24th, 2024, reopening January 6th, 2025.

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Attention all small firms! Join us for a full day of tailored learning and networking designed exclusively for smaller, leaner consulting engineering firms. This in-person event brings firms together to discuss the critical issues that impact their businesses and bottom lines. Gain actionable strategies from industry experts, connect with like-minded professionals, and leave equipped with tools to elevate your firm’s success. The day will be structured with a morning session “Engineering Success: How Strategic Marketing Can Elevate Your Consulting Firm”, networking lunch sponsored by New Initiatives Marketing Inc., concluding the day is afternoon session titled “Engaging EDI: Building Inclusive Teams and Workplaces”. NOTE: Engaging EDI: Building Inclusive Teams and Workplaces may also be attended online only. This event is not just for engineers! Whether you’re a firm leader, team member (in any role at your firm), or aspiring future leader, this event offers an invaluable opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. (This event is an initiative by ACEC-Ontario Small Business Network) In case you have questions about the event, please contact, Priyanka Anand, Events & Marketing Specialist at panand@acecontario.ca. Register here: https://buff.ly/4i9kRgF

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YAY! It's advocacy friday! Here's an update of our activities for you: In the past week, ACEC-Ontario met with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario to discuss the Corporate Performance Rating Pause work plan. Staff and member firms also took part in the monthly meeting of the ministry’s Contract Management System working group. On Monday, ACEC-Ontario met with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to talk about ways to work together, upcoming project opportunities, and social procurement. On Thursday, the Metrolinx/ACEC-Ontario Vendor Performance Sub-Committee met to review several items, including performance evaluations, contracting models, and value for money.  

Webinar alert - Introducing the Updated MEA/ACEC-Ontario Standard Agreement for Engineering Services Join us for an insightful webinar covering the latest revision of the MEA/ACEC-Ontario Standard Agreement for Engineering Services. The Standard Agreement provides a balanced, consistent framework that clarifies roles and responsibilities, simplifies commercial considerations, fosters trust, and establishes fair risk allocation between parties. The MEA/ACEC-Ontario Standard Agreement was developed through a dedicated collaboration among municipal engineers, consulting engineers, legal experts, and insurance professionals, the updated agreement reflects the industry’s best practices and a shared commitment to engineering excellence. This session will provide: - A detailed overview of the revisions and their practical implications. Insights into how the agreement enhances consistency and fosters trust between municipalities and consulting engineering firms. - Guidance on implementing the agreement to support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the updated agreement can help you achieve better project outcomes while navigating today’s evolving infrastructure landscape. When: January 30, 2025 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Where: Virtual Fee: Free For Industry Guests Register Here: https://buff.ly/3OuFk1E Matthew Eades - Associated Engineering Matt Miedema - City of Thunder Bay Annik Forristal - McMillan LLP Sabina Taylor - Risk Strategies | Hugh Wood Canada Ltd