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About Us

About AACE

 

Who We Are

With 7,000 members in 100 countries, AACE International has been serving the total cost management community since 1956. We are committed to the constructive exchange of ideas between members, development of technical guidance and quality education and recognition of subject matter experts. Our members work in a variety of disciplines and across all industries.

For over 40 years AACE has been certifying individuals. We offer the following certifications: Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), Earned Value Professional (EVP), Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP), Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) and Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP). AACE’s CCP, CCT, CEP, CST, EVP, and PSP certifications are independently accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards.

What Does "AACE" Stand For?

The legal name since 1992 is AACE International. In 1956 the organization was established as the American Association of Cost Engineers. While you may have seen that “AACE” stands for the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, this is only a statement that encompasses the work of the Association, not a legal name.

 
 
 
 

Our Vision

To be the gathering place and source of thought leadership for professionals who drive successful project and program delivery.

Our Mission

AACE members drive projects to complete on time, on cost, and meet investment and operational goals. We arm our members with the technical tools and expertise to support successful projects and programs.

AACE News

October Source Now Available

by Marvin Gelhausen | Oct 03, 2016
October-Source-2016The October Source magazine is now available here.  

Wonder what is happening at AACE International? Then read John Livengood’s President’s Message in the just posted October Source magazine. Livengood talks about initiatives of the AACE Board of Directors, the Technical, Education and Certification Boards, as well as the forthcoming new AACE website and the roll out of a new association management system. The website and AMS are being designed to aid members in their online experience in finding materials, services, products more easily and more efficiently.

The October Source features a bonus technical article on “Using Theoretical S-Curve to Forecast Project Duration Considering Past Performance. The Technical Board bring readers an article on “Contingency and Escalation.” The Certification Board provides information on Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP) Certification.

Kim Forbes is the Women in Project Controls profile and Marcus Love, PSP, is the Young Professional in Cost Engineering profile.

The October TED talk features Martin reeves talking about, “How to Build a Business that Lasts 100 Years.” Do not miss reading the Section News on activities and events at various AACE sections.

All this and more is part of the October Source, available for viewing and reading here.

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