Why Join Us?

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada, together with 11 provincial and territorial member organizations, functions as a business and lobbying network. We are the only voice in Canada representing, protecting and advancing the business interests of consulting engineering. The Association's strength is defined by the broad volunteer involvement it enjoys from its 600 member firms and by the value-added programs and services offered by ACEC and Member organizations across the country.

Here are the top ten reasons, most frequently mentioned by members, for belonging to the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada and member organizations:

1. Provides a forum for sharing experiences and exchanging ideas

   "As our business interests change, it is good to know that I have somewhere to go to bounce my ideas off others in the same industry"
   - Mike Okun, P. Eng., Northwest Hydraulic consultants

2. Unifies the voice of the consulting practice in Canada

   "In government circles, a voice of 600 firms is much louder and more effective than the voice of a single firm."
   - Hector Jacques, P. Eng., Jacques Whitford

3. Allows participation in a group improving business conditions

   "ACEC and member organizations' committees provide me with a positive opportunity to contribute to the future of our industry in a constructive and meaningful way"
   - Peter Boyd, P. Eng., Delcan

4. Enhances the image of engineers

   "The ACEC Awards program provides an excellent opportunity for our industry and individual firms to celebrate the breadth or our contribution to society, the environment and the economy."
   - André Dupras, ing. Dupras Ledoux

5. Protects legislative and regulatory interests

   "ACEC provides an effective voice of our concerns with the federal government while protecting our anonymity on sensitive issues."
   - John Boyd, P. Eng., Golder Associates

6. Creates opportunities for business contracts, partnering and marketing

   "Participation in ACEC and its member organizations has exposed me to parts of Canada I never thought I would visit and has introduced me to people with whom and for whom I have subsequently worked."
   - Darrel Danyluk, P. Eng., Earth Tech Inc, formerly "Reid Crowther"

7. Offers business practice advice, standard agreements, training programs, seminars and a central information source

   "ACEC's role generating standard agreements that are widely recognized in the industry helps to save time and ambiguity in our business relations with clients and sub-consultants."
   - Ken Reeder, P. Eng., Neill and Gunter

8. Supports a professional liability insurance program and other benefit programs

   "ACEC's stewardship of the national professional liability insurance program provided by ENCON has helped to provide competitive rates and uncompromised claims service to participating members for over 30 years."
   - Ron Wilson, P. Eng., Morrison Hershfield

9. Promotes selection of consultants on the basis of qualifications

   "In a market defined by intense competition and changing market conditions, it is reassuring to know that there is a strong voice in Canada promoting the selection of consulting engineers on the basis of qualifications as the best way to encourage innovation and reduce life cycle costs for clients."
   - Dave Chalcroft, P. Eng., UMA Engineering

10. Promotes Canadian consultants in the international arena

    With the support of ACEC's international program, I was able to explore my own business opportunities and broaden my client base."
    - Rui F. De Carvalho, M. Eng., P. Eng., R. J. Burnside & Associates Limited

Membership in the ACEC and member organizations can help you to achieve your business objectives. The cost of membership may be less than your annual budget for magazine subscriptions. An investment in ACEC and its member organizations provides you with direct marketing exposure and permits you to contribute in a tangible way to the future of the industry in ways that no individual firm could effect or afford.

The leaders of your provincial or territorial member organization will be happy to meet with you and answer any questions you might have. Please see About ACEC - Contact Information for the contact person in your area.