Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from ACEC's Q2 2025 Business Sentiment Survey

In this episode of Engineering Influence, we delve into the latest findings from the American Council of Engineering Companies Research Institute's Q2 2025 Business Sentiment Survey with Joe Bates. Recorded during the 2025 Convention and Legislative Summit, we explore the current and future economic sentiment within the engineering industry. The survey reveals a softening in economic sentiment, with the lowest industry sentiment reading on record, though still positive. We discuss the crucial themes of uncertainty in political, economic, and legislative landscapes, and highlight actionable steps Congress can take, like extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to provide stability. Join us as we analyze the pulse of market sectors including data centers and energy utilities, and address challenges such as tariffs and interest rates affecting real estate and infrastructure investment. Learn about the upcoming introduction of mid-quarter updates to track the rapidly evolving business environment.