ACE - Association for Consultancy and Engineering

How do we deliver the infrastructure Britain needs today - and for the future – faster, smarter and sustainably? Join 150 industry leaders and policymakers tackling the UK’s most urgent infrastructure challenges at our one-day conference on 30 June 2026 at Savoy Place, London. 🗣️ Hear from senior leaders driving the UK’s infrastructure strategy 🌱 See real-world examples of climate-resilient, future-ready projects 🤝 Network with decision-makers shaping the industry 💡 Discover actionable insights you can implement immediately Get your early-bird ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-i… Don’t miss your chance to be part of Britain’s infrastructure transformation. #Infrastructure2050 #FutureReady #UKInfrastructure #Innovation #ClimateResilience #Networking

Entries are now open for the Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2026 🎉 With 17 categories covering business performance, project delivery, collaboration, digital innovation and individual achievement, there is something for every team. ★ Entries close 22 May 2026 ★ Winners celebrated at the national gala dinner on 2 December 2026 Put your best work forward, and start your entry here: acenet.co.uk/consultancy-an… #ACEAwards2026

We’re pleased to announce our full panel for 'Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Action' at the Infrastructure 2050 Conference. Our lineup includes: • Andrew Went, Executive Director, East West Railway Company • Beatrice Filkin, Director, Major Projects, Ofgem • Julie Foley OBE, Director of Strategy and Adaptation, Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Environment Agency The panel will explore: • Innovative approaches to embedding climate resilience in infrastructure • Nature-positive solutions and environmental integration • Policy, investment, and collaboration driving resilient outcomes • Practical lessons and challenges from real projects Early bird tickets end on 27 February. Book your place now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-i…… #DeliveringInfrastructure2050

At Delivering Infrastructure 2050, senior leaders from across consultancy, delivery and clients will sit down to talk honestly about climate-resilient infrastructure in action. We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Went, Executive Director at the East West Railway Company, as a speaker on our 'Climate-resilient infrastructure in action' panel. The discussion will explore: • Innovative approaches to climate resilience in infrastructure design and delivery • Nature-positive solutions and environmental integration • Policy, investment, and collaboration enabling resilient outcomes • Challenges and practical lessons from real projects If climate resilience sits anywhere in your brief, this session is for you. Claim your early bird ticket here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-i… #DeliveringInfrastructure2050

The tide is turning for the water industry. 🌊 The latest edition of Infrastructure Intelligence, the Future of Water, looks at the policies, projects and unprecedented levels of investment that will reshape the sector. Download the magazine here: acenet.co.uk/resources/ii-m… #WaterIndustry #FutureOfWater #Infrastructure #Sustainability #WaterManagement #WaterPolicy #WaterProjects

Join the members of Beale & Co's Toronto office for a webinar today on the evolving landscape of the construction, design consultant and infrastructure market in Canada. 🏗️ Topics to be covered will include: - Primer on doing projects in Canada - Infrastructure and the Federal budget - Key construction legislation factors to consider: liens, holdbacks, adjudication and prompt payment - Projects procured and managed by the Federal Government Secure your place now: register.gotowebinar.com/register/55846… Speakers: Andres Duran, Nadir Hasan, Sherry Hussain and Dylan Dilks. #ConstructionLaw #InfrastructureCanada #DesignConsultants #ConstructionIndustry #EngineeringConsultants #CanadaBusiness

Join us on Thursday 5 February for the ACE Midlands Group meeting. We are delighted to welcome: 🚆 Craig Wakeman, Head of HS2 & Strategic Partnerships at the West Midlands Combined Authority, who will reveal the latest on capital transport projects being fast-tracked in collaboration with 11 other mayoral combined authorities across England. 🚅 Andy Clark, Rail Programme Lead at Midlands Connect, and Toby Rackliff, Strategic Lead for Rail Policy at the West Midlands Rail Executive, will update members on the Midlands Rail Hub and outline plans to reinstate direct rail services between Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham. To reserve your place, please contact cbartlett@acenet.co.uk. #Midlands #Transport #Rail #Infrastructure

ACE Group has welcomed the publication of the Water White Paper and its focus on water infrastructure, environmental protection and community resilience. Read the full response here: acenet.co.uk/news/press-rel… #WaterWhitePaper #WaterSector #Infrastructure #NetZero #ClimateAction #Sustainability #UKPolicy #Environment @EIC_Updates

It was great to meet Becky Wood, CEO, and the team, at National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) earlier this week. We had a really constructive discussion on shared priorities – private investment, devolution, the role of SMEs and how we approach new towns. Looking forward to working together with NISTA and our members as this develops. #Infrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SMEs #Devolution #NewTowns

Join us Monday 22 January for the SME Advisory Council meeting and hear the latest from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on its interim market study into road and rail engineering productivity. 🚆 We are pleased to be joined by Jason Stapley, Chief Procurement Officer at @Pagabo_ as well as specialists from the Associated British Ports: - Adam Sanford, Procurement Specialist - Alex Samociuk, Category Specialist - Rob Reeves, Category Specialist - Dan Murray To secure your place, contact mhemming@acenet.co.uk. #SME #CMA #RailEngineering #RoadEngineering #Productivity #Infrastructure #EngineeringInsights #PublicSector #TransportProjects

On Tuesday 27 January, the joint ACE and EIC Climate Change Group will meet online to discuss the Carbon Budget and the Growth Delivery Plan. We are pleased to welcome Agi Hall, Senior Policy Advisor for Net Zero Strategic Priorities, who will be joining the discussion. To reserve your place, please contact ldoanova@acenet.co.uk. #ClimateAction #NetZero #CarbonBudget #Sustainability #CleanGrowth #EnergyTransition #ClimatePolicy

We had a great evening at the ACE SME Dinner, kindly sponsored by @projectworksltd. The conversation was open, practical and thought-provoking, centring on how AI is shaping engineering consultancies and how SMEs are responding to today’s business challenges by using AI in meaningful ways. We shared honest experiences, lessons learned, and ideas on how to bring teams along on the digital transformation journey. It was encouraging to hear SME leaders talk about the importance of ethical and responsible AI adoption, ensuring clients are protected and projects continue to be delivered to the highest standards. #SME #EngineeringConsulting #DigitalTransformation #SMELeadership #AI #FutureOfWork

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new Birmingham to Manchester rail line, alongside the renewed commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail. Read the full response on our website: acenet.co.uk/news/press-rel… #UKTransport #NorthernPowerhouse #Infrastructure #RailUK

ACE Northern Ireland enters 2026 ready for strong engagement and advocacy, as chair Jason Fisher reflects on last year’s progress and the opportunities ahead. Read his full response here: acenet.co.uk/news/blog/a-bu… #NorthernIreland #Engineering #Infrastructure #BuiltEnvironment #IndustryLeadership #PublicPolicy #LookingAhead2026