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Blueprints

From the Desk of Chris Bridges, Executive Director

Perspective. Direction. Action.

Blueprints is a leadership blog from ACEC Arizona Executive Director Chris Bridges — a place to share timely updates, industry priorities, strategic direction, and calls to action that matter to member firms.

These posts offer a direct line of communication from the Executive Director’s desk, providing context around key decisions, emerging opportunities, advocacy moments, and the work happening behind the scenes to advance Arizona’s engineering community.

What You Can Expect

Blueprints will feature regular messages that may include:

• Organizational priorities and strategic initiatives

• Legislative and advocacy calls to action

• Industry trends impacting member firms

• Reflections following major events, conferences, or milestones

• Updates on partnerships, coalitions, and agency relationships

• Member engagement opportunities

• Progress on new programs, technology, and operational improvements

• Leadership perspective during critical moments for the industry

Each post is designed to keep members informed, aligned, and engaged.

Why Blueprints

Engineering begins with a plan. In the same way, ACEC Arizona’s work is guided by intentional strategy, collaboration, and a clear vision for the future of the industry.

Blueprints provides transparency into that work — connecting day-to-day activities with long-term goals and highlighting where member participation makes the greatest impact.

A Direct Line to Leadership

This blog reflects Chris’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead, while reinforcing a shared commitment to:

• Strong advocacy

• Meaningful member value

• Workforce development

• Industry innovation

• Sustainable infrastructure investment

• A connected and collaborative engineering community

Members will also find opportunities to engage, provide feedback, and help shape priorities.

When to Tune In

Posts will be shared at key moments throughout the year — during legislative session, ahead of major initiatives, following important industry developments, and as ACEC Arizona launches new programs or milestones.

Subscribers will receive notifications when new entries are published.

Join the Conversation

Blueprints is not just an update — it’s an invitation.

Members are encouraged to respond to calls to action, share perspective, and connect with the ACEC Arizona team as we continue building the future of our industry together.