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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 | Sep 29, 2017

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The October Source magazine is now posted.  It includes a President’s Message about Ethics and AACE International; a bonus technical article titled, “An Owner’s Approach to Cost Estimating and Quantitative Risk Analysis; a TED Talk on “How to Build a Company Where the Best Ideas Win”;  a Certification Corner titled “You Waited Long Enough—It’s time to get Certified”; a Women in Project Controls Spotlight on Tingting Chen; a Rising Professional’s in Cost Engineering Spotlight on Regis Fox; Section News from around the world; an update on the deadline extension to Oct. 15 for submission of “I Am AACE” videos; info on the Nov. 3-4 Region 5 Symposium, the 2018 Western Winter Workshop, and the 2018 AACE Annual Meeting. Finally, check out what technical articles will be in the November/December Cost Engineering journal. To view the October Source, click here.

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