Former Building magazine editor Denise Chevin to lead the new editorial team for Infrastructure Intelligence from 1 January.

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has appointed a new team to head its communications and events portfolio, including the Infrastructure Intelligence website (www.infrastructure-intelligence.com) and magazine.

Denise Chevin has been appointed as editor-in-chief with Andy Walker and Jon Masters as associate editors, and will take up position on 1st January 2016.

"For the first time in a decade the infrastructure sector has huge political support behind it and I look forward to driving Infrastucture Intelligence forward to help businesses understand the opportunities." Denise Chevin

Denise has a wealth of experience as an editor and commentator across the built environment. She is a former editor of Building Magazine and Housing Today and has recently provided maternity cover, as Consultant Editor, on Construction News. Denise is also a Research Fellow of the Smith Institute and Rapporteur to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment.

"Infrastructure is one the most exciting sectors to be involved in around the globe right now,"  said Chevin. "For the first time in a decade the infrastructure sector has huge political support behind it and I look forward to driving Infrastucture Intelligence forward to help businesses understand the opportunities."

Andy Walker has extensive experience in the consultancy and engineering sector having previously worked for ACE for more than a decade as its communications and public affairs director.

Jon Masters is a journalist with an extensive background in the construction, civil engineering and transportation sectors who has written for a number of major titles in the industry.

“Since Infrastructure Intelligence was set up two years ago it has flourished to become a crucial information source for ACE members and wider industry stakeholders," said Nelson Ogunshakin, ACE chief executive. "I would like to welcome Denise, Andy and Jon to the team and look forward to working with them to build on the success of Infrastructure Intelligence to grow our audience and provide an authoritative platform for the views and opinions of senior infrastructure professionals.”