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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

AACE International to Participate in SAME CEO Roundtable on Cost Engineering

by Jennie Amos | Nov 19, 2019

2011Michael Nosbisch, CCP PSP FAACE, former AACE International President (2011-2012), will be representing the Association at tomorrow’s Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) CEO Roundtable in Dallas, TX.  A a component of SAME’s Industry–Government Engagement (IGE) Plan, the topic of discussion for this year's CEO Roundtable is Cost Engineering/Estimating for Military Construction Projects, and will focus on improving the accuracy of cost estimates as the basis for federal construction project planning/funding decisions.  AACE is a key stakeholder in this discussion since our cost engineering-related certifications have long been specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and other federal agencies. 

Currently a Vice President with the Orange County Post of SAME and manager of multiple cost engineering contracts, Mr. Nosbisch is uniquely qualified to represent AACE in the discussion, and will be providing a detailed report to our Board of Directors following the Roundtable, along with his recommendations for how the Association can continue to be involved in the process moving forward.

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