ACEC-Illinois

A big thank you to the Illinois Tollway for joining our ACEC Illinois members today!
We were pleased to welcome Cassaundra Rouse, Executive Director; Manar Nashif, Chief Engineering Officer; and Karyn Robles, Chief of Planning.

Thank you for sharing your insights, updates, and perspectives with our members. We appreciate your time, leadership, and continued engagement with Illinois’ engineering and transportation community.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and look forward to continuing the conversation!

🛣️ Master OpenRoads Designer Fundamentals! Ready to strengthen your roadway design skills? This three-day hands-on course walks through the complete roadway design workflow in OpenRoads Designer - from existing ground data and alignments to corridors, templates, sheets, and earthwork calculations. Work through a typical roadway project and gain practical experience designing a simple roadway in OpenRoads Designer.

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Welcome to ACEC Illinois – New Affiliate Member Firm: Avila Technologies

AI-powered platform that simplifies government grant discovery and proposal writing.


Visit Here: http://getavila.ai

Don’t miss out on ACEC Illinois’ three OpenRoads Training Series offerings this fall, taught by Brad Hodor, PE, LSIT, from Civil Solutions! Explore the sessions and register today: https://ow.ly/IRfp50ZM70X

Membership is influence. Join the voice shaping Illinois engineering.

If your firm isn’t a member yet, now’s the time.



https://www.acecil.org/become-a-member

ACEC is now accepting project submittals for our upcoming awards and recognition programs.

This is your opportunity to showcase the innovative engineering, exceptional teamwork, and lasting impact your firm and project teams are delivering across the industry.

Ready to submit? Explore the project categories, review eligibility and submission requirements, and get started today.
View all program details and submission information: https://www.acecil.org/ (Click on Awards)

Don’t miss the opportunity to put your project and firm in the spotlight. We look forward to seeing the outstanding work happening across our engineering community!

What’s on your calendar?

Before you head into the weekend, take a minute to check the ACEC Illinois event calendar! From networking opportunities and educational programs to industry events, there’s always something happening.

Plan ahead. Get involved. Stay connected with ACEC Illinois.

https://www.acecil.org/events/

Last chance! 🚧 Great projects don't happen by accident—they're led by great project managers. Whether you're a new PM or a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your skills, the PSMJ A/E/C PM Bootcamp delivers practical, real-world strategies you can apply immediately to improve project performance, profitability, and client satisfaction. Register here: https://ow.ly/YsAE50ZqRVl

Welcome to ACEC Illinois – New Affiliate Member Firm: Chartwell



Chartwell is a national leader in financial advisory. We provide ownership and compensation consulting, corporate finance, valuation, transaction opinions, and interim leadership services to privately held middle-market companies across an extensive array of industries.



Visit Here: https://chartwellfa.com/

Thank you to our instructors and attendees for making our Inspection of Ancillary Highway Structures training a success! We appreciate your engagement and dedication to continuing education. We look forward to seeing you at a future ACEC Illinois event!