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As the largest business organisation in its field, ACE has unrivalled access to industry representatives and intelligence. This allows it to act as a portal to information for journalists and editors on any aspect of the consultancy and engineering industry.

 

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Small reduction in admin can boost small company profits by 30%
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
A study of consultancy and engineering firms with fewer than 50 staff has revealed that a small reduction in admin time can boost profits by 30%
Small engineering companies wait 76 days for payment
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
During 2011 small engineering companies reported that they faced an average collection period on payments due from clients of 76 days
Small engineering firms drive procurement efficiency
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Engineering firms with fewer than fifty staff have worked hard to become more efficient in 2011 to win work
ACE welcomes High Speed 2 go-ahead
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering has welcomed the government’s go-ahead for a high speed rail line from London to Birmingham
Paul Hamer becomes chairman of ACE
Monday, 09 January 2012
Paul Hamer, chief executive of WYG, has taken office as chairman of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering for 2012
ACE warns of triple-dip recession for construction
Thursday, 08 December 2011
ACE has published its Quarterly Economic Snapshot for the third quarter of 2011, highlighting the risk of a triple-dip recession in construction
ACE report calls for greater prioritisation of infrastructure investment
Monday, 05 December 2011
The UK’s infrastructure is falling behind its international competitors, and greater priority needs to be given to infrastructure investment
ACE report highlights challenges of public sector procurement
Monday, 05 December 2011
Public sector procurement processes continue to be inefficient, according to respondents to ACE’s 2011 State of Business survey
ACE report shows no significant prospects for construction growth in 2012
Friday, 02 December 2011
Prospects for the construction sector in 2012 are flat according to the latest ACE State of Business survey report released today
ACE report raises prospect of engineering skills shortage
Friday, 02 December 2011
The UK’s engineering industry may be set to experience recruitment difficulties, according to the 2011 ACE State of Business survey