Washington – The ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from engineering and consulting firm HDR, which is intended to bolster the institute’s research capabilities and advance its mission of driving innovation and excellence in the engineering industry.
The institute will utilize this gift to support multidisciplinary research projects, foster collaboration among experts, and inspire future generations to solve the world’s most challenging problems through engineering.
ACEC Research Institute’s chair, Michael J. Carragher, PE, and president and CEO of VHB, said, “This remarkable contribution from HDR demonstrates their unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of the business of engineering through research. With their support, we can accelerate our efforts to address pressing industry issues and equip engineering firm leaders with the tools and insights they need to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions to our communities.”
HDR’s CEO, Eric L. Keen, PE, stated, “At HDR, we firmly believe in the power of research and its potential to shape a better future. We are delighted to partner with the ACEC Research Institute in their mission to use research to capitalize on the rapidly changing nature of technology and society to ensure a sustainable engineering industry. This donation is a demonstration of our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering.”
