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August 5–7, 2026
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The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has welcomed ten (10) professional engineers to its 2026 Fellow members. The Fellow designation honors active NSPE members who have demonstrated exemplary and devoted service to their profession, the Society, and their community. Requirements for the title include holding at least one elected office at any level and active involvement at the national level.
In an era defined by persistent labor shortages, generational change and heightened employee expectations, employee engagement has quietly become one of the most powerful drivers of retention, recruitment, and long-term firm stability. This article will explore how some AEC firms are moving beyond generic engagement strategies and instead building distinctive, firm-specific programs that give employees a voice, reinforce shared values, and create real emotional connection to the organization.
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has named Frank Block III, Ph.D., P.E., a senior health scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as the recipient of the prestigious Federal Engineer of the Year Award for 2026.
Each year, NSPE presents the New Professional Engineer of the Year Award to a young engineer who has demonstrated a strong commitment to both the profession and the community at large.
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Charles Townsend, P.E., was honored with the 2024 New Professional Award during NSPECon24 in Raleigh, North Carolina.