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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

June Source Now Available

by Marvin Gelhausen | May 31, 2017
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The June issue of Source magazine is now ready for viewing here.

The big news at AACE International is that it is time for the 2017 Annual Meeting, June 11-14, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL. Hope to see you there.

Members and non members can read the Source online at: http://web.aacei.org/resources/publications/magazines/past-issues

In the June Source, AACE President John C. Livengood, CCP CFCC PSP, presents his farewell message recapping the past year and expressing thanks to various boards and individuals who have helped make the year a success.  The following items are also a part of this issue:

  • Read a bonus technical article by Joseph A. Lukas, PE CCP, titled, “Can Your Project’s Organization be Agile?
  • Read how AACE Certification is more than the “Big Box” variety in the Certification Corner
  • Listen to a TED Talk on “Two Reasons Companies Fail―And How to Avoid Them.”
  • Check out Section News from around the world in the AACE International Bulletin.
  • Read about Anel Cronje, CCP, this month’s Women in Project Controls profile.
  • Read about Melissa Pruneau this month’s Rising Young Professional in Cost Engineering profile.
  • See an updated listing of the Corporate and Organizational Membership Program (COMP) participants.
  • View the “In Memoriam” for Patricia Cuartas-Villegas.
  • Read a recap of the 56th annual Western Winter Workshop.
  • Check out the Calendar of Coming Events and read which technical articles will be featured in the July Cost Engineering journal.

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