Liv Kari Skudal Hansteen is the managing director of RIF, the Norwegian Association of Consulting Engineers, representing companies that deliver planning, advisory and engineering services across infrastructure, energy, buildings and urban development. Under her leadership, RIF actively works to influence national framework conditions to ensure a sustainable and value-driven consulting industry. This includes policy engagement with ministries, parliament and major public clients, promoting best value procurement, fair contract models and fostering innovation and competence in the sector. She is also committed to strengthening RIF’s visibility and credibility through strategic media engagement, showcasing the essential contributions of consulting engineers to climate adaptation, digitalisation and smarter use of AI. Through effective networking arenas and benchmarking tools, she ensures that RIF’s members are well-positioned to thrive in a competitive and rapidly evolving market.