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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

Dan Melamed and Glen Palmer Named AACE Fellows

by Jennie Amos | May 09, 2020

AACE International's Board of Directors has named Dan Melamed, CCP EVP FAACE and Glen Palmer, CFCC PSP FAACE as Fellows of AACE International.

The status of Fellow is a selective and prestigious honor for each recipient. This membership honor is only given upon a nomination of a minimum of five AACE peers, recommendation of the nomination from the Fellow Admissions Committee, and approval of the Board of Directors in recognition of professional attainment and significant accomplishments in total cost management and AACE International.

Fellow_Melamed_DanDan Melamed, CCP EVP FAACE – Dan has been a member of AACE since 2004. He earned the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation in 2008 and the Earned Value Professional (EVP) in 2012. He has served in a variety of leadership roles for the National Capital Section including President (2009-2011) and Past Presiddnt (2011-2013). Dan has served as a member of the AACE Technical Board since 2011 including service on the AACE Board of Directors as the Vice President - Technical Board (2014-2016). He is the Chair of the EVP Technical Subcommittee (2016-present). He has also served as a member of AACE's Ethics Committee since 2017 and is the current chair of the AACE Constitution and Bylaws Committee beginning that term in 2018. Dan is a frequent presenter and author of technical papers at the AACE Conference & Expo. He has been a contributor to nine (9) Recommended Practices (RPs). Fun lesser-known fact about Dan: he holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Princeton University as well as a U.S. Patent (669984B1 with Paul D. Kalb; Bhavesh R. Patel; and Mark Fuhrmann (03.29.1999) for the “treatment of Mercury Containing Waste”). He has previously been recognized by AACE with the Technical Excellence Award (2014). Dan is a Physical Scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fellow_Palmer_GlenGlen Palmer, CFCC PSP FAACE – Glen joined AACE in 2002. He was on the task force that helped to create the Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) in 2004. Glen earned the Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) designation in 2008. He is a frequent presenter and author of technical papers at the Conference & Expo. He has been a contributor to two Recommended Practices (RPs). He has served as a member of both the Planning & Scheduling Technical Subcommittee and the CDR Technical Subcommittee. Glen is the owner of GR Palmer Consulting Services, LLC since 2005.

Congratulations, Dan and Glen!

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