POLICY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.
REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS AT THE HEART OF GOVERNMENT.
POLICY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
We draw on our members’ expertise and knowledge to respond to consultations and positively contribute to the political debate.
Our practical approach means we’re ideal partners for government, working at the heart of policy-making for the benefit of infrastructure. On behalf of our members, we champion infrastructure at every level – from Westminster to the metro-mayors and everyone in between.
Our groups provide a forum for members to share their views and experiences and influence our thinking. The APPG on Building Communities promotes the social value that infrastructure delivers to our communities and how this contributes to the success of our economy.
We produce reports to share our members’ thought-leadership, consultation responses to inform government policy and member-only briefings on political and economic matters of note.
ROADS
Our road network is probably our most important public asset with almost all journeys touching a road at some point. It is vital for the movement of goods and people and both a facilitator and driver of economic performance.
RAIL
Projects to increase connectivity and capacity, including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail, will introduce a step-change in one of our oldest forms of public transport. As well as a proud heritage, the UK also has a dynamic rail future.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The issues which affect the planning and delivery of mega-projects like Thames Tideway, HS2 and the Heathrow expansion – from skills shortages to financing and funding issues via productivity.
SUSTAINABILITY
The next generation of infrastructure will need to focus on sustainability at its core and be delivered within the framework of environmental net-gain. Infrastructure has to be sustainable in both its design and delivery.
WATER
A critical national resource, those who play a role in providing the UK with water bear a huge responsibility. Infrastructure plays a key role in ensuring a plentiful and safe supply of water across the country.
PROPERTY
We need innovative solutions to our national housing crisis to find new ways to ensure everyone can live in a clean, safe, affordable and sustainable home and build the 300,000 homes a year that are required to meet demand.
Airports & Ports
While different areas in their own rights, there are connecting issues that affect both ports and airports including connectivity, air quality and returns on major project investment.
English regions
Our regional groups engage local stakeholders in London & South East, the Midlands, North West and Northern regions.
Devolved nations
Our national groups engage local stakeholders and government in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
REPORTS
Funding Roads for the Future
Creating a more sustainable road network fit for future purpose.
Unlocking Housing
Report argues for good design and placemaking to solve the housing crisis.
ACE Manifesto: Infrastructure for everyone
Outlining a raft of policies ready for all political parties to engage with.
Measures for Successful outcomes: the five capitals approach
ACE discussion paper on new approach to procurement.
RESPONSES
Inquiry into local roads funding and governance
ACE response to Transport Select Committee inquiry.
Major Projects Management response
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee consultation.
New Approach to Building
ACE response on a "platform approach to design for manufacture and assembly".
Blueprint for our Industry response
ACE Scotland response to CICV Forum consultation (updated 23/06).
MEMBER-ONLY BRIEFINGS
Budget 2020 - Detailed analysis
Detailed member-only analysis of Budget 2020.
Report launch: the five capitals approach
Slides from our webinar on the five capitals approach.
National infrastructure and construction procurement pipeline 2020/21
Detailed member-only briefing on the IPA's analysis of the upcoming public sector pipeline.
A Plan for Jobs
Member-only briefing on the summer update from the Chancellor.
Matthew Farrow
Director of Policy
Matthew is Director of Policy for ACE and sister organisation, the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC).
matthew.farrow@eic-uk.co.uk
0207 222 4148
Gareth Lonie
Lead Policy Manager
Gareth develops policy for both ACE and EIC.
glonie@acenet.co.uk
020 7227 1251
Sunak's plan for jobs
Download the member-only briefing note covering the Chancellor’s summer update.
Shoring up the pipeline
Michael Lunn on the IPA’s recent analysis of upcoming projects.
Some thoughts for the Chancellor...
Julian Francis on the investments needed to help the UK back to growth.