Small business partners & resources

ASCE delivers increased value and savings to small organizations. Whether you are a public agency or a growing organization with ten or more civil engineers, conduct research, or educate civil engineers, ASCE is ready to serve you.

Our Associate Partner option

The Associate Partner option serves all types of organizations with fewer than 50 members. Designed with the smaller organization in mind, there is a quick onboarding process. ASCE helps your organization keep its workforce competitive and offers skills for your employees to learn in a safe and supportive environment which will help them be better prepared to take on their next challenge.

For more information about ASCE’s Associate Partner Program, download the Associate Partner program guide (PDF).

Connect with a member of our team

Ready to enroll as an Associate Partner, or need more information about our small business resources? Contact us.

Small business resources

ASCE values the importance of small businesses and the impact they make in the civil engineering community. ASCE offers tools and resources that can assist you and your engineers as you strive to move Forward Faster.

- Stay informed about best practices.
- Access the latest risk management information in publications, webinars, and legal resources.
- Manage your level of professional risk.
- Uphold the strong ethics of the engineering industry.
Risk management hub
- Determine an effective compensation strategy.
- See a snapshot of the current and long-term trends related to compensation and benefits in the US civil engineering industry.
Salary report
Included with your ASCE membership are:
- Discounts on products including ASCE 7, conferences, webinars and more
- Free unlimited use of AccessEngineering powered by McGraw Hill Education
- Free subscriptions to Civil Engineering magazine, and others
Fair and balanced contract documents will help to reduce conflicts and avoid litigation—developed and updated by the EJCDC.

These documents represent the latest and best thinking in contractual relations among all parties involved in engineering design and construction projects.

Browse contracts by category
- Coverage limits to fit your firm's unique needs—up to $10,000,000 for qualifying firms
- Financial support to help offset defense costs
- Representation by knowledgeable defense attorneys
- Reimbursement of up to $500 per day for lost earnings
- Automatic claims-made or optional prior-acts coverage for qualifying firms
- Competitive rates, plus additional premium adjustments
- Strong, secure insurance carrier
- Access to cost-effective premium financing
Liability insurance options
- Combines business liability and property in one policy
- Helps pay for the cost of repairing damages caused by fire and other covered losses to the business building and business personal property (includes money and securities)
- Covers business personal property off premises
- Covers physical loss or damage to computer hardware, software, and damage caused by computer viruses
- Provides computer fraud protection
- Property in transit covers business personal property if damaged during shipment
- Business interruption covers temporary loss of net income after a covered loss has rendered your business inoperable
Business owner's insurance options
- Coverage to employees for work-related injuries or illnesses, including medical care, wages from lost work time, disability benefits, rehabilitation, and survivor or death benefits
- Coverage for damages awarded to the injured employee and legal expenses incurred in a suit
- Coverage for employees injured on business trips outside of their normal working state
Workers' compensation insurance options
Some highlights of our Member Advantages program:
- UPS: get 50% off air and 30% off ground shipping
- Dell: access the Partner Outreach Program for personalized recommendations from a Dell Tech Advisor
- Travel Discounts: access to below-market rates on car rentals and hotels around the world
- Lenovo: get up to 30% off the everyday price on products for the home and office
See all Member Advantages
- Proactively find prospective applicants by setting up an email alert for new job candidates who match your requirements
- Post internships for FREE
Career Connections
ASCE Small Business Partners have access to health insurance options through eHealth. eHealth has a curated selection of affordable group health insurance plans from trusted carriers. Their licensed agents can provide personalized recommendations and walk you through the application and enrollment process.
ASCE Small Business Partners can now receive exclusive discounts of 30–40% off the everyday price of Dell-branded laptops, desktops, tablets, electronics, and accessories. In addition, small business owners and entrepreneurs have access to the Dell Partner Outreach Program where a Tech Advisor will come to your business to diagnose and provide a solution to your technology needs.
ASCE’s Guidelines for Engineering Grades were created to help engineers and their employers recognize an engineer’s level of professional development and career advancement. The guidelines outline the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities associated with engineers at each grade.

Engineering Grades
Engineering Agreement Basics: An introduction to contracting for professional engineering services
- This valuable resource will assist the practicing engineer engaged in client relations and contract negotiation for engineering services
- A companion exam is also available so the document can be used for training within a company
Access free Engineering Agreement Basics (PDF)

Subconsultants Checklist for Engineers

ASCE’s insurance partners have a checklist for subconsultants and subcontractors to reference on their design projects.

Download free Subconsultants Checklist (PDF)

Small business partners & resources

Our Associate Partner option

Connect with a member of our team

Small business resources

Risk management hub

Civil engineering salary report

Discounted professional products and services

Trusted source contract documents from the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)

Professional liability insurance

Business owner's policy benefits

Workers’ compensation insurance benefits

ASCE member-exclusive access for our small business owners

Recruit talent with ASCE’s Career Connections

Health insurance

Exclusive member discounts

Business discounts

ASCE guidelines for Engineering Grades

Free downloadable resources