Engineering Works is powered by the ACEC of Illinois. We will be featuring the innovators, creators, designers, and engineers who are making engineering work in Illinois and reshaping our state.
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In this episode of Engineering Works, outgoing ACEC Illinois Board Chair Jerry Payonk reflects on his career in engineering, his time leading ACEC Illinois, and the changes that continue to shape the profession.
The conversation explores some of the biggest shifts Jerry has seen throughout his career, memorable projects and industry milestones, the trends he believes will define engineering over the next decade, and the value of staying engaged with ACEC Illinois.
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25 Jun 2026
Gia Biagi
In this episode of Engineering Works, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi discusses how IDOT is building the future of the transportation workforce while delivering one of the state's most ambitious infrastructure programs.
The conversation explores Illinois' new student loan repayment program for engineers, the significance of earning an IDOT IQ, workforce recruitment and retention, implementation of the Blue Ribbon Commission recommendations, and the leadership needed to prepare the next generation of transportation professionals. Secretary Biagi also shares her vision for strengthening Illinois' infrastructure system while ensuring the state has the talent to deliver it.
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10 Jun 2026
Matt Reiffer
In this episode of Engineering Works, ACEC Vice President and Advocacy Counsel Matt Reiffer joins us to discuss the recently introduced BUILD America 250 Act and the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. Matt shares insights on federal transportation funding, the future of the Highway Trust Fund, formula funding versus competitive grants, and the key policy issues engineering firms should be watching as Congress debates the next generation of infrastructure investment.
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