Membership in ACEC California means immediate benefits. Designed to specifically address the business needs of engineering and land surveying firms, the palette of ACEC California products and services includes:

Legislative Representation. ACEC California provides a strong, unified voice for the private engineering and land surveying communities on local, state and national legislative issues. The American Council of Engineering Companies Political Action Committee supports worthy candidates and causes throughout California. Legislatively, our most recent achievement has been the passage of Proposition 35—an ACEC California-led effort.

Continuing Education. ACEC California organizes quarterly continuing education seminars and workshops designed to keep members abreast of the latest technology, business, and legal and regulatory issues. All ACEC California seminars qualify for Professional Development Hours toward ACEC California's Continuing Education Certificate program.

Networking Opportunities. Meet and foster crucial business contacts at ACEC California-sponsored events such as the annual convention or a seminar. 

Timely News. ACEC California's monthly newsletter, e-Update; the weekly periodical, Legislative Briefing; the bi-annual magazine, Engineering & Surveying Business Review; and this web site keep members informed of the latest industry news and changes affecting the business of design. Click here for information on advertising opportunities in ACEC California's bi-annual magazine, Engineering & Surveying Business Review.

Publications & Forms. ACEC California offers a variety of business publications and forms to help member firms operate smoothly—and within the law. Among our most popular publications are the Subdivision Map Act, the California Environmental Quality Act and CEQA Guidelines, and standard contractual forms. Also, ACEC California’s annual Membership Directory provides the detailed information that members need to stay in touch with one another and to keep informed with colleagues and suppliers to the Consulting Engineer and Land Surveying industries.  The directory is distributed to every member of the association as well as individual firms that are involved with engineers and land surveyors.  This publication is a benefit to all members of ACEC California. Click here for more information on advertising opportunities in ACEC California's Membership Directory. 

Promoting the Professions. ACEC California strives to promote and recognize the accomplishments of private engineers and land surveyors through its Engineering Excellence Awards competition, a strong public relations program, the Scholarship Foundation, and the Communication Foundation.

Insurance Programs. ACEC California offers six comprehensive health insurance programs for member firms.