ACA is a national organisation representing architects in private practice. Founded in 1973 it now represents over 400 leading architectural practices nationwide. It aims to further the advancement of architecture, and works towards this in a number of ways: publishing an online directory of its members; organising exhibitions and dinners for patrons of architecture and the other Arts; organising an annual conference and events and commenting on consultation papers from Government and other bodies. It maintains close ties with other Trade Associations engaged in the Construction Industry and is a corporate member of CIC (Construction Industry Council), thus ensuring that the voice of the architectural profession is heard in the industry forum and is also a member of the National Planning Forum;It has also drawn up its own form of building contract (which, with minor modifications has been adopted by the British Property Federation) and in 2000 published PPC2000 – the first multi-party project partnering contract.

	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.

	The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) is the representative organisation for those companies who build, maintain and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure. With more than 300 member companies split across eight regions, and a national office at the heart of Westminster, CECA represents firms who carry out an estimated 70-80 per cent of all civil engineering activity in the UK, in the key sectors of transport, energy, communications, waste and water. CECA members employ close to 250,000 people in the UK, range in size from the largest multinationals to local SMEs, and together deliver work annually worth an estimated £15 billion.

	CIBSE promotes competence through education, training and professional registration and by delivering up-to-date knowledge of the art, science and engineering of the built environment through its membership networks, publications and research. CIBSE is the standard setter and authority on building services engineering. It publishes Guidance and Codes which are internationally recognised as authoritative, and sets the criteria for best practice in the profession.

	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 Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry. Established in 1988 with just five founder members, the CIC now occupies a key role within the UK construction industry providing a single voice for professionals in all sectors of the built environment through its collective membership of 500,000 individual professionals and more than 25,000 firms of construction consultants. The breadth and depth of its membership means that CIC is the only single body able to speak with authority on the diverse issues connected with construction without being constrained by the self-interest of any particular sector of the industry.

	The Construction Products Association represents the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industrywide view of its members, which includes 26 of the largest companies in the industry, as well as 42 sector trade associations. The products sector has an annual turnover of more than £50 billion and accounts for 40% of total construction output. The industry employs more than 50,000 people and is made up of 25,000 companies.

	The Environmental Industries Commission is the leading association lobbying for the continuing growth of the UK’s environmental technology and services sector. With 200 Member Companies, it represents all the major environmental sectors, including carbon management; sustainable buildings and energy efficiency; water management; contaminated land remediation; waste management; air quality; and transport pollution control. It enjoys the support of leading politicians from all three major political parties.

	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. Today, the Institution has over 27000 members operating in 105 countries, making it a truly global organisation. 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 monthly journal and a comprehensive library.

	The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK. Its mission is to promote the value of management consultancy for the economy and society as a whole.      The MCA's 47 member companies comprise around 60% of the UK consulting industry, employ around 30,000 consultants and work with over 90 of the top FTSE 100 companies and almost all parts of the public sector.  The MCA represents the consulting industry to government and the media, upholds a Code of Practice and runs the industry’s prestigious Awards. It has recently created a Consultancy Buyers Forum to facilitate dialogue between consultancies and their clients.

	The Pipeline Industries Guild was formed in 1957 and it is the leading authority and the only association worldwide to cater directly for the needs of the pipeline industry, infrastructure, underground and associated activities. Members’ activity sectors include operators, contractors, gas, oil, petrochemicals, water, sewerage, construction, infrastructure, ICT, manufacture, cables, service companies, fittings and suppliers. The Guild and the regional branches organise seminars, conferences, technical meetings and social events which provide an excellent forum to meet others in the industry and to learn about the latest techniques. We have an International Branch which provides considerable benefits to members working abroad.