FEATURES 18 NAVIGATING A NEW FUTURE The 2019-2020 Executive Committee discusses the evolution of the engineering industry. 22 PROTECTING YOUR FIRM AGAINST CYBERATTACKS How to adopt an effective risk management security strategy. 27 PLI MARKET REMAINS STEADY ACEC's 2019 PLI survey of Member Firms finds increasing revenue but also an escalation of claims. 22 31 FLOOD MITIGATION Member Firms provide innovative solutions to flooding concerns. 27 36 A HALF-CENTURY OF CARING RETTEW's Charitable Foundation is a cornerstone of community service and charitable donations. 31 40 2019 ACEC MEMBER SURVEY Results reveal many positives; areas of concern. DEPARTMENTS 4 FROM ACEC TO YOU Survey provides valuable member feedback. 6 MARKET WATCH Demand, technology provide surge to battery storage market. 8 LEGISLATIVE ACTION House proposes increase in transportation program investment. 10 THE PRIVATE SIDE Sustainable fiscal solutions highlight infrastructure importance; "18-hour cities" gain commercial real estate attention. 42 RISK MANAGEMENT Lessons Learned programs provide opportunity for continuous improvement. 44 IN THE NEWS BlackRock report examines climate-related risks; Nitsch Engineering holds client seminar series. 46 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Western states driving deal-making toward a record year. 49 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ott appointed chairman, president and CEO of Short Elliott Hendrickson. 52 BUSINESS INSIGHTS Forums to meet Sept. 16-17 in Denver; Pathways Class Four offered at Fall Conference in Chicago. COVER: GARY LANDSMAN ACEC's award-winning bi-monthly magazine Engineering Inc. provides expert analysis on all issues affecting the overall business of engineering. Other highlights include in-depth interviews with major policy makers whose decisions impact bottom lines; updates on critical advocacy issues and industry news, best practice management trends and marketplace projections, along with member firm innovations and announcements. The articles and editorials appearing in this magazine do not represent an official ACEC position or policy unless specifically identified as doing so.https://www.acec.org/