Member Benefits

ACEC/L and ACEC provide a forum for sharing experiences and exchanging ideas. Participation in state and national conferences, committee activities, and seminars provides an opportunity to talk with your peers - fellow design professionals - about business problems and solutions. ACEC and ACEC/L members include seasoned, experienced senior managers in consulting engineering, with practical knowledge to share.

Through ACEC and ACEC/L, consulting engineers make important business connections, setting the stage for joint ventures, engineering subcontracts, and client referrals. ACEC/L keeps members informed of state agency design projects advertised by Facility Planning and Control.

ACEC/L is your voice in the Louisiana Legislature, lobbying on your behalf, and crafting legislation designed to protect your business interest and to enhance your business practice. ACEC/L was instrumental in the successful passage of a bill that reduces your peremptive period from seven to five years in the 2003 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. A copy of the act is found below.

In 2006, ACEC/L spearheaded the passage of House Bill 960, prohibiting the bidding of design professional's services.

ACEC/L and ACEC make available contract documents and a myriad of books, gifts and tapes at the ACEC Bookshop.

Members have the unique opportunity to serve on any of a number of ACEC/L and ACEC committees including liaisons with LDOTD, LES, AGC, LDNR, and AIA/LA.

ACEC/L has a lot to offer you, and YOU HAVE A LOT TO OFFER ACEC/L.

Available membership benefits include:

  • Representation in Regulatory and Legislative Matters (Local, National, International)
  • Opportunities for Business Development Enhancements
  • Business Improvements through PEER Review
  • ACEC Bookshop
  • ""American Consulting Engineer Magazine""
  • ""The Last Word"" Periodical Newsletter
  • Conferences and Workshops
  • Business Protection through Group Insurance Plans
  • Employee Benefits Plans, Including Life, Retirement, Health Plans
  • Debt Collection
  • Express Shipping Discounts
  • Office Supply and Equipment Discounts
  • Long Distance Communications Discounts
  • Car Rental Savings

Refer to www.ACEC.org/membership/benefits for more details on these programs.

ACT ## 854 - Peremption of actions for damages against a professional engineer.

 

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF LOUISIANA