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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

February 2020 Source Now Available

by Marvin Gelhausen | Jan 31, 2020

so20-02cvrThe February issue of AACE International’s Source magazine is now posted for reading/viewing. Highlighting this issue is the complete list of candidates seeking election to the AACE Board of Directors and to the Membership Board. You can check out the bios, goals and objectives, and a photo of each candidate. Voting opened Feb.1, so use this link to access the ballots: https://eballot4.votenet.com/aacei/login.cfm

Also, in the February issue is a bonus technical article, “Understanding and Applying the Elements of Constructive Acceleration,” by Cory R. Milburn, CFC PSP, Brian J. Furniss, PE CFCC PSP, and Matthew Nichols, PSP.

Register now for the Conference & Expo and read the President’s Message where President Douglas W. Leo, CCP CEP FAACE Hon. Life, talks about his experiences at prior Conference & Expo events and the positive learning experiences and assistance with his career that were obtained by attending and participating.

Read the Certification News article by Board Chair Charles E. Bolyard Jr., CFCC PSP FAACE, explaining AACE’s certification levels of technician, professional and expertise.  Also, read the Technical Board News article, “Managing Capital Cost Overrun Risks,” by Joshua P. Rowan, CCP.

Profile features include honoring Lindsey Ullom as the Woman in Project Controls recipient and Mir Ahmad as the Rising Professional honoree. The Section News section presents updates on what is happening at five sections from around the world. The list of AACE Corporate Members has been updated and the issue provides contact information for headquarters staff who can provide answers to questions you may have.

You can check out the calendar of upcoming events, information on AACE products available at the online store, a TED Talk video on “How supply chain transparency can help the planet,” and information on new information posted at the AACE website on, “How do I become an AACE member.” Finally, read about the technical papers that will be published in the March/April issue of the Cost Engineering journal.

The February 2020 Source magazine is available by clicking here!

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