The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s largest professional body dedicated to structural engineering, having led the profession worldwide for over 100 years.

Committed to maintaining high standards, the Institution promotes safety, efficiency, sustainability and excellence in the work of its members. The members are qualified by assessment of their professional competence in structural engineering design and bound by the Institution’s strict code of conduct. As a result, the Institution’s members are recognised worldwide for their technical and professional expertise.

Supporting the industry is at the core of the work of the Institution, whether this is through its range of authoritative technical publications, its comprehensive programme of training courses, lectures and debates or services such as a bi-monthly journal and a comprehensive library.

One century down the line, we are still looking ahead, and our members continue to change the world.






With over 48,000 members the Chartered Institute of Building is the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process.

CIOB members are skilled managers and professionals with a common commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards. Chartered Member status, represented by the designations MCIOB and FCIOB, is recognised internationally as the mark of a true professional in the construction industry.






The Construction Products Association represents 85% by value of all manufacturers and suppliers of construction products in the UK, including the largest companies in the industry as well as 42 sector trade associations.  Collectively the industry provides 15% of goods manufactured in this country.

The Association acts as a single voice to promote and campaign for the construction product manufacturers and suppliers in order to support a growing and profitable industry.  Its growing credibility can be seen by the increasing influence it has with government departments and other industry and political bodies.

The construction products industry is at the heart of the UK economy, providing essential materials for our homes, schools, hospitals, factories, offices, roads and railways.






The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a registered charity that strives to promote and progress civil engineering. We believe that civil engineers are "at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise."
With this in mind, we are a qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession worldwide.

ICE was founded in 1818 by a small group of idealistic young men. We were granted a royal charter in 1828 where we declared that our aim was to "foster and promote the art and science of civil engineering". That is still our aim today.






British Expertise helps member companies by providing a programme of regular meetings and events focussed on the markets they work in.  We receive overseas delegations and organise special events with government Ministers or senior officials and we have regular contacts with procurement specialists and others from DfID.

We lead high profile missions overseas, usually for UK Trade & Investment, targeting specific opportunities to for particular markets.  These involve a focussed programme of meetings with local officials and businesses, seminars to build understanding and workshops to promote expertise to potential clients and partners.

For details on membership contact: Tracey Smith ts@britishexpertise.org











The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK. The Association’s 50 member companies comprise around 70% of the UK consulting industry, estimated to be worth £8.1bn in 2010, employ around 40,000 consultants and work with over 90 of the top FTSE 100 companies and almost all parts of the public sector. The UK consulting industry is amongst the best in the world and a vital part of the business landscape.