The ACEC Business Insurance Trust (BIT) oversees a program that provides business and professional liability insurance coverage for participating ACEC member firms. The program offers policyholders ACEC-exclusive tailored coverage along with broad policy terms and conditions. Program coverage includes automobile liability and physical damage; workers' compensation; and the "Spectrum" package policy affording protection for buildings, business personal property, money and securities, business liability, equipment breakdown, drones, cyber security, computers and media. Catastrophe liability protection is available through umbrella coverage.The business insurance plan underwriter is The Hartford. Greyling Insurance Brokerage, a division of EPIC (Greyling) is the endorsed broker for the ACEC Business Insurance Trust (BIT). Greyling is a specialty insurance broker and risk consultant dedicated to serving the design and construction industries with experienced veterans of the insurance industry, design industry and legal profession which results in taking a multi-focal view of risk to develop risk management and insurance solutions for firms of all sizes. This includes access not only to the ACEC BIT's customized Business Insurance Program that economically fits the needs of most member firms, but also access to the most sophisticated insurance markets in the world for large ACEC member firms with complex risk exposures.

The mission of ACEC Life/Health Trust (Trust) is "to provide healthcare benefit solutions and services to support the business objectives of ACEC member firms and the health and well-being of the firms' employees and families." Since 1965, the Trust has dedicated their efforts to supporting the health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance needs of engineering firms across the country. They do this by partnering with top leaders in the health insurance and health benefits industry to deliver unmatched value in health insurance coverage to ACEC member firms.

Member firms are backed by the group purchasing power of more than 1,600 firms and 90,000 participants. The Trust holds over two times the industry standard for financial reserves in excess over anticipated claims. And, their financial strength equates to long-term rate stability and an enhanced value proposition for every member firm they serve.

The ACEC Retirement Trust oversees a program that provides retirement plans for participating ACEC member firms. Firms in any national category of membership are eligible for this program. Seven Trustees, made up of senior members of participating firms, oversee the Retirement Trust. The Trustees have selected nationally known consulting firms in the areas of ERISA compliance, investment selection and monitoring, participant education, and recordkeeping to assist them in the operation of their program. For program members, the Trustees assume a significant portion of the required fiduciary protection of each member’s plan, thus allowing firm personnel to spend more time on their engineering expertise and less on the retirement readiness of their employees.

Trust participant education is provided through webinars, newsletters and flyers and is available to participants 24/7 through websites and major social media channels. Call centers are provided where Plan Sponsors and participants can talk to live experts to assist with their questions and needs. Local representatives are assigned to each plan to assist with face-to-face questions and on-site education where desired.

Acentech is the largest multi-disciplinary acoustical consulting firm in the US with divisions in noise and vibration, architectural acoustics and audiovisual systems design. Noise and vibration consulting services include the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, design of noise and vibration mitigation, community involvement for noise issues, control of vibration for sensitive equipment, and residential sound insulation programs. Acentech maintains extensive state-of-the-art instrumentation for recording, measuring and analyzing noise and vibration.

Ames & Gough is a professional liability insurance specialist that has been providing risk management and loss prevention services to architectural, consulting engineering, environmental, design/build and construction management firms since 1991. The experience of our professional staff ranges from five to thirty years. 

BDO USA, LLP is a regional accounting and business advisory firm in Boston and has been serving the Architect and Engineering (A/E) industry for over 30 years. BDO USA, LLP is one of the fastest growing regional accounting firms in New England. We uniquely focus our expertise and resources on each client to deliver them superior, responsive and personalized services specific to their needs. Each member of our Architects and Engineers Service Group is experienced with a thorough and complete working knowledge of accounting, auditing, and operational issues in the A/E industry.

Beverly Management Consulting, LLC provides management, project management and board advisory consulting services to managers and boards of small to mid-size architectural, engineering and consulting firms.  Services provided include, but are not limited to, strategy development, market and client portfolio assessment, business development/marketing enhancement, project management functional assessment, enhancement and training, executive coaching, risk identification and management, and separation of board and management functions.  

Located in the Leather District of downtown Boston, BIA.studio serve clients both locally and nationally, undertaking design assignments at scales ranging from large transportation centers and institutional buildings, to mid-sized renovation, expansion, and planning projects. Leonard Bertaux + Chris Iwerks have authored numerous award-winning buildings in the city.Outcome-Driven design (ODD) is the core of our practice, offering a true end-to-end framework for mapping and monitoring building design processes to the real-world, real-time desired outcomes of project owners and constituents.

blumshapiro is the largest regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm based in New England with offices in West Hartford, Shelton and Westport, Connecticut and Boston and Rockland, MA. 

Cambridge Systematics provides transportation consulting services specializing in policy and planning solutions, analysis and technology applications. We bring the experience and ingenuity to solve the industry’s challenges through our work in strategic planning and management, freight and rail planning, travel demand forecasting, performance and asset management, economic analysis, and mobility.

Domenech Hicks & Krockmalnic Architects (DHK) is a 30-person, award-winning Boston-based architecture, planning and interior design firm that has specialized in multi-family housing, public transportation, and government agency facilities since 1978. DHK has branch office in New York City and Puerto Rico.

DiCicco, Gulman & Company (DGC) is one of New England's most respected CPA and business advisory firms. With over 20 years of experience and expertise in the A&E industry, we focus on ways to help firms improve profitability and build value. We also have experience helping clients set up and expand into the international marketplace. Services include: tax, audit, overhead rate audits, mergers & acquisitions, ownership transition, strategic planning and more. 

FosterGrowth.biz partners with professional services organizations and individual senior managers and positions them to stay ahead of their increasingly sophisticated competition and astute clients. Service examples:  Branding, Marketing Metrics, Key Client Management, Sales, Training, Opportunity Positioning, Visioning, Strategic Planning, Pricing for Profit, Risk Management, Coaching, Expansion, New Services Analysis.

Friedman & Partners is a marketing and management consulting firm serving the U.S. and Canadian architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction industries.  Our niche is crafting and implementing growth strategies through:

• Market research
• Strategic market planning
• Market positioning and PR strategy/implementation
• Business development consulting and training
• Mergers and acquisitions research and outreach
• Organizational and leadership development consulting 

Many of the region's most successful architects and engineers rely on Gray, Gray & Gray for accounting and tax services, along with practical business advice tailored to the needs of each of our clients including: Industry benchmark studies; Merger & acquisition support and analysis; Corporate and individual income tax planning and compliance; Overhead audits; Business succession/exit strategy planning; Employee benefit plan audits; and On-target management advisory services from a dedicated team of hands-on consultants experienced in the industry.

HMMH is an international leader in environmental and transportation planning including noise and vibration control, air quality analysis, airport and airspace planning, and climate and energy solutions.
With three offices throughout the country, we serve government and private industry clients with a broad range of innovative and effective solutions. 

With deep Financial Management expertise in Engineering, Government Contracting and Professional Services firms, I assist my clients with a broad set of needs including: Compliance, Cash Flow Management, Internal Controls, Audit Preparation, Risk Mitigation, Profit Maximization, Financial Systems and Operations, Pricing, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy and the list goes on.  The services can be on-going or project based.  I singularly hold my mission to delivering results quickly and with the utmost integrity.

K5 Consulting LLC (K5) has over 17 years of experience working with architectural, engineering, environmental, and construction firms with federal, state, and commercial based clients.  Being verse in the requirements of project-based accounting, systems, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations; K5 is eager to provide professional services far beyond the accounting department.   

Ecology-based consulting firm that provides an interface between natural science and land-use management; finding creative solutions to contemporary environmental challenges. Services include: wetland delineation, vernal pool evaluations, rare and endangered plant/animal surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, wetland replication, shoreline protection design, soil classification, permitting, and erosion control and construction monitoring.

Presentation and communication skills for winning presentations, successful business development and long-term client relations.

Matheson Financial Advisors is a corporate financial advisory and investment banking firm providing a broad range of services including business valuations, ownership transition consulting, mergers and acquisitions services, strategic planning, capitalization analyses, and other financial advisory services for architecture, engineering, construction,
and environmental consulting firms.  ​

Balancing the leading software tools from Autodesk, Oracle, Google, Adobe and ESRI, with the latest methods, including Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design & Construction, Microdesk provides business and technology consulting services to help firms successfully plan, design, build and operate land and buildings.

M-FA works with corporate management to transform companies into mission-focused, value driven, passionate and profitable firms. New tools such as mind mapping, work flow analysis and process visualization as well as staff feedback, individual mentoring of senior staff, and evaluation of current financial and project implementation and control procedures are utilized.

Morrissey Goodale LLC is a strategy and management solutions firm focused solely on serving the design and environmental industry. Our seasoned principals help firms across the country successfully tackle their greatest challenges and achieve sustainable growth and profitability, strategic planning, training, coaching, strategic marketing and mergers and acquisitions.

Nautilus provides a full range of comprehensive construction consulting services tailored to the needs of construction attorneys, contractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, sureties. Our services include construction defect analysis; construction management; standard of care evaluation; delay and disruption analysis; productivity studies; analysis of unforeseen conditions; project risk advisory services; as well as litigation support.

Nelson\Nygaard is a nationally recognized firm committed to developing transportation systems that promote vibrant, sustainable, and accessible communities. We use data-driven tools to help clients align their transportation investments with their values to achieve the broader goals of mobility, equity, economic development, and health. We start by putting people first.

Newforma develops software for project information management (PIM) for companies that design and build architecture engineering and construction projects and the owners they serve- the AECO industry  

PMA Consultants is a hispanic-owned, international construction consulting firm and recognized leader in program, project, and construction management. We specialize in owner representation, project controls,  claims management, and project risk management. 

Professionals Serving Professionals:  Poole Professional Ltd provides an exclusive focus for the professional design community. Our commitment is to provide you with the risk management and loss prevention services so that you are better able to manage your business risks. More than 1250 professional design services firms including architectural, engineering, geotechnical and environmental firms rely on Poole Professional for their professional insurance services.

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Through a combination of advocacy, teaching, and research, Pracademic Solutions combines extensive practical experience with cutting-edge academic knowledge in order to develop and implement high-quality solutions and services to help our clients navigate the code compliance and urban design arenas.
 
Advocacy is central to our mission.  We support many advocacy efforts through strategy development, community / stakeholder awareness and engagement, testimony at public meetings / hearings, and resource development.  

Risk Strategies Company is a fast-growing, privately-held, national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management advisor. We help organizations and individuals simplify the process of protecting assets, offering benefits and minimizing liability.  

RND Consultants is a premier real estate services and program/construction management firm located in the Greater Boston area. We have maintained existing client relationships as well as welcomed new clients through highlighting risk management value and best practices for real estate acquisitions and relocations, construction management and program management.

Rosales + Partners specializes in the design, engineering and architecture of bridges, highway corridors, interchanges, streetscape elements, and other transportation facilities. From pedestrian bridges to twelve-lane landmark river crossings, the firm's work encompasses landmark projects large and small located both in the United States and abroad.

RSM US LLP is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with more than 8,000 people in 80 offices nationwide. It is a licensed CPA firm and the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms with more than 37,000 people in over 110 countries. RSM uses its deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of clients to help them succeed.

SMART Conversations® specializes in enhancing the success of organizations, teams and individuals in the business management and people development skill areas. Paul Weisman, PE, CPCC is trained as a civil and environmental engineer and a professional business coach.  He has more than thirty years experience in consulting engineering practice and seventeen years experience as a practicing business coach and trainer. SMART Conversations®  focuses on clients that have technically degreed professionals in the engineering, architectural, accounting and legal professions.

At Tech Environmental, we provide real solutions to unique environmental challenges. Our scientists and engineers combine technical expertise with a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations, technologies and strategies. We have dedicated ourselves to addressing air-quality-related concerns for over two decades. While many firms provide a broad spectrum of services or focus exclusively on particular industries, we provided focused knowledge in five specific environmental fields that are of concern to many different industries. Tech's specialized expertise ensures that our clients enjoy safety, comfort and peace of mind.