ACEC-RI is committed to an open and inclusive business environment. The purpose of the ACEC-RI Diversity Committee is to help advance the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout Rhode Island’s engineering community. Committee actions to advance DE&I ideals include organizing training, identifying and socializing resources, reviewing state legislation, and hosting networking events to enhance business opportunities for DBE/WBE/MBE firms.

1. Update D&I resources on website (as needed)

2. Advocate for Streamlining of Contracting Process and Requirements

3. Monitor and support/oppose legislation related to DBE/WBE/MBE

4. Advocate for RIDOT Safe Harbor OH Rate

5. Advocate for increased diversity on the ACEC-RI BOD and other leadership positions within ACEC-RI

6. Partner with WTS-RI, ASCE-RI, RIDOA ODEO, and other Rhode Island organizations on training and events

7. Organize and execute educational events/panel discussions, to include: In-Person Unconscious Bias Training (TBD), In-Person Networking Event (early 2023 timeframe) , FHWA - The Infrastructure Program IIJA & role of local officials, MBE/WBE Program from the Perspective of Prime Consultants, Update on Disparity Study Recommendations say 1-2 years after publication, State of the Infrastructure Event >> include a D&I, equity, DBE perspective