History of the Formation of
The American Council of Engineering Companies
of Delaware (ACEC Delaware)

1956

Organized as Delaware Association of Consulting Engineers

July 10, 1963

Voted to be a member of the American Consulting Engineers Council

October 16, 1970

Incorporation of the Consulting Engineers Council of Delaware (CEC-DE)

1971

CEC-DE joined the Delaware Council of Engineering Societies

July 7, 1972

Governor Russell W. Peterson signed House Bill 894 creating the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers (DAPE). CEC-DE was a sponsor of this legislation. Each registered Professional Engineer residing in Delaware has a voice in the regulation of engineering in Delaware

2002

Membership voted to change the name from CEC-DE to The American Council of Engineering Companies of Delaware to further strengthen the Organization.