Navigating the tension between immediate demands and long-term goals
For business leaders in consulting, the real challenge isn’t choosing between priorities – it’s managing the constant juggle between what needs attention right now and what will secure the future. In an industry where decisions shape communities and environments for generations, this balance is critical. We talk to the speakers at our ACE New Zealand SME Summit in Auckland next month about […]
From Athens to Aotearoa: Lessons from the FIDIC Global Leadership Forum
ACE New Zealand Chief Executive Helen Davidson returned from the FIDIC Global Leadership Forum in Athens this month with a clear message: the most confronting challenges we face today aren’t technical – they’re about leadership. She shares her learnings on leadership and how they can lead to better infrastructure outcomes in Aotearoa. Helen Davidson spoke at the FIDIC Global Leadership Summit in Athens about how ACE New Zealand uses data and benchmarking to […]
Leading people and projects through fuel market uncertainty
Volatility in fuel markets is creating real pressure for engineering and consulting businesses across Aotearoa. Rising and fluctuating costs are affecting staff, project delivery, supply chains and client relationships – often all at once. For business leaders, the challenge is not only financial. It’s about maintaining confidence, fairness and momentum while operating in an unpredictable […]
ACE members feature strongly at 2026 Beaton Client Choice Awards
ACE members are once again well represented at the 2026 Client Choice Awards, of which ACE is a proud partner. The awards recognise best practice in the professional services sector in Australia and New Zealand and are based solely on client feedback – no panels, judges or self-nominations, only client ratings that are independently researched and benchmarked by Beaton. Congratulations to the following ACE […]
What are your hopes and challenges for 2026?
What will be the main challenges for professional consulting firms this year and what do our business leaders hope will change? Following on from last year’s insightful whakaaro, we’ve asked some more ACE members to share their thoughts on the big issues and changes that could make a real impact in 2026. What do you […]
Meet our Wellington Regional Champion Rob Napier
Rob Napier is Executive Client Lead at Resolve Group and the new ACE New Zealand Regional Champion for Wellington. He aspires to be an effective connector for the regional consulting community. We asked Rob about his career and what he brings to the role. Tell us about your career I started my initial career as a Chartered Civil […]
2025 Remuneration Survey reveals trends in salary and benefits
Each year at ACE we survey our member organisations to provide a credible, reliable and consistent source of information on the remuneration and benefits provided to employees. This comprehensive survey covers corporate services roles and specific technical roles, including engineers, architects, surveyors, planners, project managers, scientists and other consulting occupations and professions. ACE New Zealand Chief […]
Meet our Waikato Regional Champion Shaun Hamilton
Shaun Hamilton is the Waikato Regional Leader for GHD and the new ACE New Zealand Regional Champion for Waikato. He is passionate about how consulting makes a real difference, from shaping infrastructure to creating places that improve our communities. We asked Shaun about his career and what he brings to the role. Tell us about your career I have a background in planning […]
Aotearoa New Zealand’s best consultants revealed at 2025 ACE Awards
Major infrastructure projects, vital water assets, an avalanche shelter and a treetop walkway were among the winners at the 2025 ACE Awards held in Auckland on Thursday 23 October, part of ACE New Zealand’s Futurespace conference. The awards, sponsored by Beca, celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading engineering and professional services consultants who deliver some of […]
Welcome to our new ACE Board members and Regional Chairs for 2025/26
Our Board members are responsible for the governance of ACE New Zealand and our Regional Chairs provide consulting leadership in their region aligned to our strategy. We’re excited to welcome new Board members and Regional Chairs into the ACE whanau.