Marie-Claude Hemming, Director of Policy at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) said: "“The announcement of RIS3 is welcome as it brings to the sector what it has needed for some time - certainty.

A funded five-year pipeline enables the industry to plan, invest, and deliver with greater confidence, which is essential for the supply chain, for growth, for freight, for housing, and for regional connectivity.

It is also right to see a greater emphasis on maintaining our aging roads and infrastructure, as well as investing in major projects like the A66 and Lower Thames Crossing.

The opportunity now is accelerated delivery, and if the government can match its commitment with the speed and consistency required, then RIS3 can be a success for the country and its communities who rely on the road network every day.”​

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) is the business association for the UK’s professional consultancy and engineering companies operating in the social and economic infrastructure sectors.

We represent around 400 member companies, large and small. As the leading voice for the sector, we foster collaboration to propel the industry to fulfil its ambitions.

The sector is highly skilled, productive, and forward-looking - employing over 470,000 people and contributing more than £39 billion to the UK economy. It competes on a global stage, exporting over £11 billion, providing solutions to the world’s pressing issues and holds the key to a brighter future.