# Joe Bates Discusses the Q2 Engineering Business Sentiment Survey

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Podcast: [Engineering Influence from ACEC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/engineering-influence-from-acec-841819)
Published: 2026-06-01T17:33:26+00:00
Episode link: https://acecnational.podbean.com/e/acec-q2-2026-shock-macro-sentiment-plummets-amid-global-uncertainty/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, we sit down with Joe Bates of the ACEC Research Institute to break down the findings from the Q2 Engineering Business Sentiment Report. Joe dives into the latest data on how engineering firms are feeling about business conditions, workload, hiring, and the overall economic outlook. Whether you're a firm principal, project manager, or industry observer, this episode delivers the insights you need to understand where the engineering business landscape is headed. About the ACEC Research Institute: The ACEC Research Institute is the research arm of the American Council of Engineering Companies, dedicated to advancing knowledge and providing data-driven insights for the engineering industry. 📢 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Engineering Influence! Read the Full Report Here: https://www.acec.org/resource/engineering-business-sentiment-q2-2026/

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