The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the voice of America's engineering industry. Council members are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the nation's economy, and enhance and safeguard America's quality of life. These works allow Americans to drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently. For more information about ACEC go to: www.acec.org.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society. Founded in 1852, ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life. For more information about ASCE go to: www.asce.org.

ACEC California is a 50-plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firm. As a statewide organization, ACEC California is dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying profession, protecting the general public and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of the state. Their members provide services including civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering and land surveying for all types of public works, residential, commercial and industrial projects. For more information about ACEC California, go to: www.celsoc.org.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is a government agency dedicated to protecting consumers and regulating a variety of professional occupations and businesses. The DCA helps consumers learn how to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals and also protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners. For more information about the DCA, go to: www.dca.ca.gov/pels.

The Better Busines Bureau was founded in 1912 and is today supported by more than 300,000 local business members nationwide. It is dedicated to fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to an ethical business environment. For more information about the Better Business Bureau, go to: www.bbb.org.