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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 Honorary Life Membership

by Jennie Amos | Jun 02, 2017

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 winners:

Dr. John O. Evans, PSP Hon. Life and Stephen O. Revay, CCP CFCC FAACE Hon. LifeHONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Honorary Life Membership is given only upon the unanimous approval of the AACE International Board of Directors to those who have served the Association on local and Association levels in many capacities for a minimum of 15 consecutive years.

Evans_JohnDr. John O. Evans, PSP Hon. Life – John joined AACE in 1996. He was part of the task force that developed the Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) and was grandfathered in as a PSP in 2004. John was a member of AACE’s Education Board from 2005-2016 where he helped author the CCT Study Guide and worked to raise money for the AACE Education Endowment Fund.  He has served as chair of the Ethics Committee since 2013.











Revay_SteveStephen O. Revay, CCP CFCC FAACE Hon. Life –
Steve joined AACE in 1979 and became a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) in 1984 and was grandfathered in as a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) in 2007 as a result of his work on the CFCC Certification Task Force that created the certification.  Steve was elected and served AACE’s Board of Directors as Director, Region 1 (2006-2008), President Elect (2009-2010), AACE President (2010-2011), and Past President (2011-2012).  Steve has been very active as a member of AACE’s Chinook-Calgary Section serving two terms as president.  Steve has been a frequent presenter at AACE Annual Meetings and other events. He has served a number of organizations in leadership roles including Past Director of the Calgary Construction Association, Co-Chair Construction Performance and Benchmarking subcommittee for the Construction Owners Association of Alberta; Past National President of the Construction Specifications Canada. Steve is a Senior Consultant for Revay and Associates Limited.  Steve has previously been recognized by AACE with the designation of Fellow (2013).

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