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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

2020 Conference & Expo Registration Open

by Jennie Amos | Nov 21, 2019

2020RegistrationOpenAACE’s 2020 Conference & Expo registration is open – and we’ve got lots of reasons to celebrate.  The 2020 Conference & Expo will be held June 28 – July 1, 2020 at the Hilton Chicago.  For project and cost controls professionals who are seeking to learn and demonstrate the expertise to ensure successful project outcomes, AACE International is the only source for superior technical resources and connection to industry thought leaders. AACE’s Conference & Expo is the largest and premiere annual event for project and cost controls professionals.

Key features to the 2020 Conference & Expo:

The peer-reviewed technical papers presented in the program represent the best and most current tools and techniques used in the industry covering a wide-range of programs and projects. The technical tracks include:

  • Adverse conditions
  • Building information modeling (BIM)
  • Claims and dispute resolution
  • Cost and schedule control
  • Decision and risk management
  • Estimating
  • Earned value management
  • Fundamental skills
  • Global projects
  • IT/IM in project and cost management
  • Owner issues
  • Project management
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Professional development
  • Total cost management
  • Total cost management analytics

The location at the Chicago Hilton provides opportunities to explore the sights and cuisine of Chicago just steps away from the host hotel.

Please join AACE for the 2020 Conference & Expo. The conference web page has the latest information and will be updated as new information becomes available. Online registration through the website offers a convenient way to reserve your spot – and to ensure that you are getting the hotel discounted rate.  Go here to book your hotel room (do this first to get the hotel discount) and then to register: http://bit.ly/2020ConExRegis. 

We look forward to seeing you in June!



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