ACE Corporate Plan 2017 2019 Mission ACE promotes the interests of over 450 UK consultancy and engineering companies delivering professional services in the natural and built environment employing over 60,000 in UK and 250,000 worldwide, and contributing 15bn to the UK economy. Vision To be the single unified voice and maintain ACE s position as the number one business association for organisations providing professional services in the natural and built environment.
ACE Corporate Plan 1. Be voice of industry To champion members interests By using sector interest groups to bring together political, industrial and academic stakeholders To address skills gap by promoting industry to next millennial generation By promoting and growing Progress Network, TAC, emerging professionals at high level events, and initiatives such as reverse mentoring 2. Broaden and deepen engagement To respond to industry and global drivers By identifying opportunities for collaboration To improve members representation in devolved nations and English regions By extending legacy of NIPSEF to devolved nations, English regions and major cities 3. Improve the industry business environment To strengthen competitiveness of industry post-eu Referendum By championing employment skills, industry standards and funding as key issues To promote ACE members interests in UK and globally By expanding Infrastructure Alliance, and enhancing contacts with sister trade associations Consultancy Engineering
2017 2019 4. Support commercial best practice, business continuity and risk resilience To respond to innovations in technology and changes in ways of working By enhancing thought leadership forums through technology affiliates To provide guidance, advice, business information and standards By delivering through legal, insurance, technology and risk management affiliates 5. Ensure ACE is sustainable, dynamic and one of the best business associations to work for To enable ACE to respond appropriately to member needs and industry changes By improving communications through CRM, website, events and social media To attract and retain talented staff By maintaining appropriate accreditation and flexible working and benchmarking our staff benefits Business Environment
ACE Corporate Plan ACE members by company size 3% 2% 8% 12% 32% 43% 1 person 51 to 250 persons 2 to 10 persons 251 to 1000 persons 11 to 50 persons Over 1000 persons ACE members by size and subscriptions paid 2% 26% 26% 19% 2% 15% 13% 25% 1 person 51 to 250 persons 2 to 10 persons 251 to 1000 persons 11 to 50 persons Over 1000 persons Consultancy Engineering
2017 2019 ACE Engagement Groups Sector Interest Groups Water, Rail, Road, Sustainability, Property, Major Projects, Ports & Maritime, and Energy Best Business Practice Groups - HR Taskforce, Legal & Commercial, Insurance Panel Brokers, Health & Safety, and Public Affairs Company Size Groups - SME Group, Large Consultancy Group International Business Group and Middle East Group Regional & Progress Network (Emerging Professional) Groups Business Environment
ACE Corporate Plan ACE Member Specialisms Aeronautical Agricultural Architecture Asset Management Building Services Chemical Civil Engineering Control & Automation Cost Consultancy Defence Dispute Resolution Due Diligence Electrical & Electronic Energy & Power Environment Expert Witness Flooding and Drainage Fire Geotechnical Highways Information Technology Landscape Planning Low Carbon Marine Mechanical Mining & Mineral Extraction Oil & Gas Processes (Industrial) Production & Manufacturing Project / Programme Management Property / Housing Railways & Signalling Security Structural Telecommunications Transport Waste Disposal Water and Sewage Consultancy Engineering
2017 2019 We deliver quality member services through collaboration with and connections to our many strategic partners. ACE Affiliates Confederation of British Industry (CBI) International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Construction Industry Council (CIC) Infrastructure Alliance ACE Connectivity Department for International Trade Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) ACE global sister associations Infrastructure Intelligence Business Environment
ACE Corporate Plan 2017-2019 Our Values Passion for Consultancy and Engineering Commitment to delivering service excellence Representing ethical behaviour and integrity Encouragement of collaborative and innovative working Commitment to diversity and inclusion Commitment to attracting best talent to the industry Our Global Drivers Impact of BREXIT Impact of Chinese trade Fluctuating oil prices Changes in industry landscape Increased urbanisation Big Data Our Industry Drivers Further mergers & acquisitions More devolution Re-shaped business models for member companies Innovation including digital technology and BIM Disruptive technology acenet.co.uk 020 7222 6557