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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

2017 Technical Excellence Award

by Jennie Amos | May 28, 2017
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AACE International is honored to be able to recognize all award winners at this, our 2017 Annual Meeting. It is through such outstanding ability, service, and dedication displayed by our members that AACE International is able to continue to be the strong organization that it is. AACE is pleased to recognize the following award winner:

Joseph A. Lukas, PE – TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD 

This award is given by the Technical Board to recognize outstanding technical contributions to the Association by an individual in the project and cost management community. Technical excellence may be accomplished through significant achievement or contribution to technical division work or administration and by playing an instrumental part in the development of technical products.

Joseph A. Lukas, PE joined AACE in 1992 and became a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) in 1994.  He is a frequent author and presenter of technical papers at the Annual Meeting and other industry events. He has provided consulting, mentoring, and education on cost engineering and total cost management topics to both government and industry. Joe has written over 30 papers on cost engineering topics, and has been a highly-respected speaker at numerous Annual Meetings. Joe is a Vice President at PMCenters USA.
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