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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 Award of Merit

by Jennie Amos | Jun 03, 2017

Winter_RonAACE 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:

Ronald M. Winter, PSP FAACE – AWARD OF MERIT

The Award of Merit is given for outstanding contribution or service to the cost management or cost engineering profession, or to the public as a whole.

Ronald M. Winter, PSP FAACE has been a member of AACE since 2001. Ron was grandfathered in as a Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) in 2004 as a result of his work on the PSP Certification Task Force that created AACE’s first specialty certification. He is a frequent Annual Meeting presenter and author (including presenting 21 unique papers at AACE Annual Conferences). Since 2003, Ron has served as Secretary, Chair, or Co-Chair of the Planning & Scheduling Technical Subcommittee. He has also served on AACE’s Certification Board as an associate member. He was a member and then Chair of the AACE North American Marketing Committee (2008-2012). He has made significant contributions as the lead author of 4 Recommended Practices and a contributor to 16 other Recommended Practices. Ron has previously been honored by the Association with the Special Recognition of Technical Service (2004), Technical Excellence Award (2007), Outstanding Committee Chair Award (2009, 2011, and 2012), and as a Fellow (2013). He is the President at Schedule Analyzer Software.

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