Profile
Who We Are
The leading voice for the business of consulting engineering in Canada.
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) represents companies in Canada that provide professional engineering services to both public and private sector clients. These services include the planning, design and execution of all types of engineering projects as well as providing independent advice and expertise in a wide range of engineering and engineering-related fields. Through offering these services, ACEC member companies have a direct influence on virtually every aspect of the economic, social and environmental quality of life in Canada. Moreover, as part of a regulated profession, the engineers employed by ACEC companies are obligated by law to act with fidelity to the public interest.
Founded in 1925, ACEC today is a member-governed association of nearly 500 independent consulting engineering companies, and 12 provincial and territorial member organizations. Consulting engineering in Canada is a $21.8 billion a year industry that employs over 100,000 Canadians. Canada is globally recognized for its engineering services and is the fourth largest exporter of engineering services in the world with 30% of its work performed at the international level.
The Mission
The mission of ACEC is to help its member firms be more successful.
ACEC continues to advocate for a business and regulatory climate that allows its members to provide the highest level of services and best possible value to its clients. Recognizing that change is constant, ACEC adopted the following strategic priorities based upon input and feedback from both its members and key stakeholders:
Building the profile of consulting engineers as trusted advisors through strategic partnering, building respect, increasing awareness and projecting a more appealing image.
Advocating for a better business and regulatory climate by influencing government, clients and other stakeholders.
Being the recognized authority for national industry issues.
Enhancing communications and information sharing with member organizations and member firms.