ACEC Coalitions

What are Coalitions?


Coalitions are national peer communities that give members direct access to shared expertise, business insights, and leadership opportunities.

They are designed to help members:

  • Exchange proven business tools and management practices
  • Discuss emerging trends and market dynamics
  • Access specialized programs, events, and publications
  • Strengthen their voice in ACEC’s business leadership and advocacy efforts

Each Coalition is member-driven and practice-based, offering a nationwide network where engineering professionals can MEET. LEARN. LEAD. together.

ACEC National members are eligible to join the specialty groups known as ACEC Coalitions — dedicated communities of ACEC members organized by practice area or firm size. The coalitions provide a range of practical, day-to-day resources to enhance the operation of your business and make it more profitable by sharing knowledge and best practices with peers in your area of specialization.

 

Coalitions Quick Overview

Coalition

 

Focus

Coalition of American Structural Engineers  

CASE 

Strengthens structural engineering firms through business practice tools, risk management resources, leadership development, and model contract guidance.

Coalition of Professional Surveyors

COPS

Enhances the success of surveying and geospatial firms by promoting best business practices, professional advocacy, and adaptation to emerging technologies and markets.

Geoprofessional Coalition  

GEO

Advances geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering firms with business management tools, contract resources, and operational best practices.

Land Development Coalition

LDC

Supports land development professionals with resources for planning, surveying, site design, and project management excellence.

Mechanical, Electrical,

and Plumbing Coalition  

MEP

Elevates MEP firms through guidance on building systems design, industry standards, codes, and operational best practices.

Small Firm Coalition  

SFC

Empowers smaller firms with tools for effective business operations, talent development, and sustainable growth strategies.

2025-2026 Coalition Leaders

Coalition

ExCom Liaison

Firm

State

Email

Coalitions Chair

Brandon Claborn

WSB

OK

Brandon.claborn@wsbeng.com

Coalitions Chair-Elect

Adam Rickey

KCI Technologies

MD

Adam.rickey@kci.com 

CASE

Anthony LoCicero

Burns Engineering

PA

Alocicero@burns-group.com

COPS

Ray Liuzzo

CT Male

NY

R.luizzo@ctmale.com

GEO

Kenneth Fluker

CERM

GA

Kfluker@cerm.com

LDC

Len Swartz

Olsson

NE

Lswartz@ollson.com

MEP

Brad Lentz

P2S

WA

Brad.lentz@p2sinc.com

SFC

Robert “Doc” Moyle

ARW Engineers

UT

Docm@arwengineers.com

Visit https://www.acec.org/coalitions for more information.

HOW TO JOIN:

Joining a Coalition only takes a few steps:

  1. Go to the ACEC website and login 
  2. Once logged in, you will be directed to your personal ACEC Dashboard. Click on My Coalitions.
  3. Click on All Coalitions.
  4. Choose the Coalition(s) that align with your interests or practice areas and press Join.

You can also follow the instructions in this short video about how to join a coalition.

Once you’ve joined, you’ll gain access to exclusive discussions, events, and resources all designed to help you and your firm succeed.

            Note: The Design Professionals Coalition (DPC) operates under a separate funding model and is not included in this membership-based structure. DPC member firms will continue       under their existing membership and dues process.