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Scottish Government urged to accelerate progress on the Scottish Futures Trust(08/07/2009)
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), has urged the Scottish Government to take decisive action to stave off a potential meltdown in the Scottish construction sector this summer. Following reports highlighting the apparent reluctance of the Scottish Government to accelerate progress on the Scottish Futures Trust, which aims to provide an alternative to current arrangements for the funding of public infrastructure projects, ACE... [more]
Scottish judgement could bring real benefits to construction professionals(20/06/2009)
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), has described a recent judgement in the Scottish courts as a significant step in tackling unfair liability on consultants in construction contracts. Lord Glennie, issuing his decision in the case of Langstane Housing Association Ltd v Riverside Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd and others, gave the green light to include net contribution clauses in duty of care agreements, according to ACE. “The... [more]
UK Government urged to support UK consultancy and engineering firms working in the UAE(20/05/2009)
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) is calling for government action to support UK consultancy and engineering firms working in the UAE who are being forced by clients to accept massive fee cuts and also facing the arbitrary renegotiation of previously agreed terms and conditions of contract. ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said that chaos had been caused by the actions of clients in Dubai and called for ministerial sup... [more]
Is Tesco boosting profits by seeking cuts in fees from their construction suppliers?(08/05/2009)
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has asked whether Tesco was boosting its record profits by forcing its construction suppliers, including consultancy and engineering firms, to accept draconian cuts in fees for their services. Speaking following the announcement that Tesco had recorded annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn, an improvement of 10% on the previous year, ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said: “Whilst it is hea... [more]
ACE welcomes new chief executive of the Highways Agency(25/06/2008)
In a statement issued by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), UK consultancy and engineering firms have welcomed the appointment of Graham Dalton as the next chief executive of the Highways Agency. In a statement issued following the confirmation of Dalton’s appointment by the transport secretary, ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said: “Graham Dalton’s appointment is good news for the civil engineering and consultancy an... [more]
ACE believes small engineering firms will lose out in changes to agency workers' rights(04/06/2008)
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced its dismay at government proposals to give agency workers equal rights to permanent staff after 12 weeks in a job. ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said, “In times of economic uncertainty this country needs a flexible workforce that can be quickly matched to changing economic conditions. This proposal will tie the hands of British consultancy and engineering firms when th... [more]
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