Benefits of Membership in ACEC NM
Your membership entitles you to many benefits, including those both tangible and intangible. The benefits you realize will increase with your participation.

Become a Member of ACEC NM

Tangible Benefits

• Liaison and Committee Participation
• Training through seminars, courses, conferences and publications
• Aspiring Principals Program (APP) the leadership program for young professionals
• Alumni Aspiring Principals Program (A-APP)
• Up-to-date information from the organization’s newsletter, website, and E-mail
• State and federal legislative activities on tort reform, liability, indemnity, wage and hour, OSHA, procurement and a myriad of varied issues
• Direct involvement with the State Board of Technical Registration
• Availability of coalitions to pursue special interests and issues
• Peer Review
• Annual Salary Survey
• Engineering Excellence Awards
• Scholarships for member firm employees or family members of employees
• Business Insurance, Life/Health Insurance, and ACEC Retirement Trust
• Credit union membership and discounts on rental car and other business services
• All member firms are listed on the ACEC NM website
• A professional ACEC NM staff to assist you and your firm when and as needed!

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Intangible Benefits

• Affiliation with engineers to enhance engineering presence in the marketplace and to promote engineering business interests
• Student outreach
• Exchange of ideas and problem solving with peers in management
• Recognition of your firm and key individuals in your firm
• Marketing and networking opportunities
• Professional development
• Promoting and maintaining an ethical environment
• Benefiting from the power of group activities, i.e., Qualifications-based selection, contract language, lobbying, etc. on national, state and local level
• Selection, contract language, lobbying, etc. on national, state and local level
• Participation in programs for decision makers that may influence projects from an engineering viewpoint
• Promote engineering aspects of local projects to community
• Press Releases and feature articles in local publications
Networking/Marketing

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Networking/Marketing
Expand Your Presence in the Engineering Community
Meetings and social functions are held with peers to discuss common business interests and partnering opportunities, as well as current trends and problem solving in engineering and management. You can capitalize on hassle-free contacts with quality businesses by utilizing ACEC NM Associate and Affiliate members. ACEC NM offers you the opportunity to interface with architects, contractors, homebuilders, public works officials, elected officials, and private clients.

Liaison Committees
Build Ties with Public Agencies
ACEC NM has ongoing, established relationships with local, state, and federal agencies. Monthly meetings are held for you to meet with key government entities to discuss upcoming projects and issues as well as to promote common interests and the use of ACEC NM Members.

Agencies include: NMDOT; NM Office of the State Engineer, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority, AMAFCA, SSCAFCA, NM Universities’ Schools of Engineering, Municipal and County Governments and agencies, Federal agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation).

Government Advocacy
An Engineer's Voice in Local, State, & National Issues
ACEC NM well established, effective lobbying team maintains an active and influential presence at the State Capitol, screens all bills for impact on the engineering community, and testifies at Legislative Hearings on key engineering issues. ACEC NM sponsors priority legislation in the areas of qualifications based selection, design/build, indemnification, prompt pay, certificate of merit, etc. ACEC NM has an informed political action committee and aggressive candidate support system. Close ties with the State Board of Technical Registration, New Mexico Department of Transportation, and the Cities and Counties exist. ACEC NM will diligently address your legal and contractual concerns in a timely manner.

Professional Development
Affordable Continuing Education
Multiple seminars and workshops are held throughout New Mexico which provide top-notch, low cost education on a variety of meaningful topics. Professional development hours are earned by all attendees. ACEC NM offers a "Aspiring Principals Program" for upwardly mobile young professional engineers in order to help develop successful leaders who please your clients and make money for your firm.

Community Outreach
Understanding & Esteem
ACEC NM circulates information promoting the professional responsibilities and services of consulting engineers. Private practice engineering is conveyed to the public with the aim of developing understanding and appreciation for the value provided by consulting engineers.

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Communications
Part of the Solution
ACEC NM's monthly newsletter is filled with pertinent state and national information on business, legal, and professional matters important to New Mexico consultants. Vital issues such as client news, improved operations, marketing, financing options, industry trends, professional development, liaison reports, upcoming projects, and the calendar of events are covered.

Publications
Extensive Information for Your Business Needs
The popular Salary and Benefits Survey of all ACEC NM member firms is conducted annually to reflect the latest New Mexico salary trends. Results are only distributed to principals of member firms.

Engineering Excellence Awards
Let Your Accomplishments Shine
ACEC NM's annual awards program is designed to recognize excellence in engineering and gives your firm the opportunity to show-off an outstanding project for public exposure and marketing benefits at both the state and national levels. Your team members can exhibit their skills to clients and peers.

American Council of Engineering Companies
National Partner
The American Council of Engineering Companies(ACEC) aids ACEC NM members by providing multiple member benefits including federal legislation, sensitizing legislators to consulting engineers' concerns, working to decrease government regulation, attempting to eliminate unfair competition, and creating new business for your firm. Within ACEC, numerous opportunities to serve on national committees exist. The services of ACEC are just a phone call away to help you in every aspect of your business. Call ACEC at (202) 347-7474 or refer to their website at www.acec.org.

ACEC Bottom-line Benefits
Pays to Save

• Business Insurance
  ACEC Business Insurance plan is an excellent value that minimizes overhead. Dividends are paid on all lines of insurance (general liability, workers comp, automobile, property).
  
• Life/Health Insurance
  Provides good value and quality service on comprehensive medical insurance, employee and dependent life insurance, disability income, hospital indemnity, dental and vision care.
  
• ACEC Retirement Trust
  Prudential Investments is the quality provider for the ACEC Retirement Trust. The retirement program is price reduced for members, flexible, suited for individual needs, full-service, and convenient. Defined benefit, profit sharing, money purchase, 401(k), and target plans are available. With $150 million in assets, the Trust provides solid returns, safety of principal, and extremely low administration charges. Call (800) 521-9463.

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