ACEC Kansas

Early-bird registration for the ACEC Midwest States Conference ends May 20! The conference is June 3–5 in Branson, MO, and brings together members from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Don't miss the lower rate. Register at acecks.org/event-6401891.

The ACEC Kansas delegation made their voices heard on Capitol Hill, sitting down with staff from all four Kansas congressional offices. These conversations matter, and we're grateful for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of Kansas engineers!

The work doesn't stop when the meetings do! The ACEC Kansas delegation came together for dinner and some fun! Nights like these build the relationships that make our advocacy stronger.

Kansas was well-represented at the ACEC National Board of Directors meeting this weekend! Being a part of these national conversations help shape the engineering industry. Pictured left to right: Brian Armstrong, Rob Krewson, Scott Heidner, Jeff Hancock

SAVE THE DATE: ACEC of Kansas Congressional Visits are headed to Washington, DC, July 13–15, 2026. More details will be added soon, so keep an eye on the ACEC Kansas events page: acecks.org/event-6617863

🌱 Today is Grow Green Match Day! Every gift you make today to the Engineers' Foundation of Kansas will be matched — dollar for dollar! Your donation grows Kansas STEM: scholarships, MathCounts, competitions, and more. 💛 Give today at growgreenmanhattan.com

Registration is open for the ACEC Midwest States Conference! This joint conference with ACEC Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma will cover transportation funding, data centers, IIJA reauthorization, WOTUS, and more. Details and registration → acecks.org/event-6401891

The ACEC Midwest States Conference is coming up, and registration is open! This is a great opportunity to connect with engineering business leaders from across the Midwest, and stay current on the issues shaping our profession. 🔗 Click here to register: acecks.org/event-6401891

SAVE THE DATE: ACEC of Kansas Congressional Visits are headed to Washington, DC, July 13–15, 2026. More details will be added soon, so keep an eye on the ACEC Kansas events page: acecks.org/event-6617863

🏆 Congratulations to four ACEC Kansas member firms earning National Recognition Awards at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) National competition! These 4 firms have been invited to attend the ACEC National Awards Presentation and Gala in Washington, D.C.

The QBS Express was joined recently by ACEC KS President Brian Armstrong and Past President Agnes Otto. Take a listen as we look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026! Episode #35 of the QBS Express is available now!  🔗 qbsexpress.transistor.fm/35

Full house for the Water Quality Seminar hosted by KSPE, ACEC Kansas, and KDHE. The event brings together engineers and professionals from across the state to learn about current water quality challenges, regulatory updates, and technical solutions.

Some of the most important engineering work is the part people never see. What’s one “invisible” part of the process you wish clients and the public understood better? Planning, permitting, reviews… tell us what you’d highlight!

Engineering is a team sport! Tag a teammate, partner, or consultant who consistently makes projects better and share one thing they do exceptionally well. Let’s give credit where it’s due!

Happy Engineers Week! 🎉 This week we’re celebrating the problem-solvers and builders behind the projects that keep our communities moving forward.

Any use of these covered drones including operation, maintenance or data processing on federal aid projects is prohibited. KDOT is evaluating adding a contract provision acknowledging this requirement on contracts moving forward.

This prohibition restricts the use of drones from these countries on any federal-aid project even if the drone related costs are billed separately or not at all.

This includes any aircraft, flight controller, camera, or ground control station supplied by a manufacturer that is based in, or subject to the control of, a foreign adversary country, specifically the People’s Republic of China.

Important update for our members: Effective December 22, 2025 the American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA) and OMB Memorandum M-26-02 strictly prohibit the use of federal funds for UAS manufactured by covered foreign entities.

A new episode of the QBS Express is on the way! 📣 Stay tuned for updates!