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AACE
International
The Association
for the Advancement
of Cost Engineering
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
The AACE International
Advantage
AACE International provides its members and the
public at large with cost and management and
educational materials to enhance their corporate and
personal success. With more than 4,500 members
worldwide, AACE International is the largest
organization serving project Controls professionals.
AACE International has members in 78 countries and
currently includes more than 70 local sections.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE International
Represents:
Cost Engineers
Estimators
Project Managers
Corporate Executives
Consultants
Schedulers
Planners
Project Controls
Educators
Value Engineers
Plus many related disciplines!
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE International
Areas of Interest & Key Functions
Membership
Certification
Education
Technical
Networking
Certification
(CCE/CCC/ICC)
for Cost
Professionals
Distance
Learning
AACE Annual
Meeting
Continuing
Education
Courses
Technical
Committees and
Special Interest
Groups (SIGs)
70 Local
Sections
Corporate
Sponsorship
Program
Cost
Engineering
journal
Affinity
Programs
Cost Engineers’
Notebook
Member +Plus
Program
Member
Discounts
Scholarship
Program
CEO Program
Professional
Practice Guides
(PPGs)
Recommended
Practices &
Standards
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE Affiliations
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Cost Management Societies
•ASPE
•ISPA
•PCEA
•SAVE International
•SCEA
International Cost Engineering
Societies (ICEC)
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Other Liaisons & Affiliations
•ACCE
•ASTM
•CESB
•NAWIC
•NMA
•NCMA
•NOCA
•NSPE
•PMI
•PROMAT
•U.S. DOE
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE
MEMBERSHIP
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE International
Membership Advantages
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Monthly Cost Engineering technical journal
Discounts on Continuing Education
Programs
Discounts on AACE and Commercial Books
Loans from AACE Technical Library
Member contact information @
www.aacei.org
Executive Search and Employment …
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE Membership
Advantages
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Networking and Contacts
Professional Development
Leadership Growth Opportunities
Certification Programs
Annual Meeting – Technical and Social
Events
Peer Recognition and Prestige
Insurance Programs
Car Rental and Hotel Discounts
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Corporate Sponsorship
Program
AACE’s Corporate
Sponsor Program
enables corporations to
sponsor a group of 8
AACE members and
receive substantial
benefits and discounts!
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE’s TEC Cycle
TECHNICAL
Defines
Standards &
Products
CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION
Tests Skills &
Knowledge
Teaches
Principles
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE
Technical
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Annual Meeting
AACE’s Annual Meeting Offers:
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Seminars
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120 Hours of Technical
Paper Presentations
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Skills & Knowledge Track
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Exhibitors
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Software Showcase Track
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Transactions
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Certification Program
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Social Events
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Section Leadership
Orientation
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Awards & Recognition
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AACE Bookfair
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Technical Committee &
Special Interest Group
Meetings
In 3 Full Days!
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Special Interest Groups
Join an AACE SIG at no additional
cost! AACE currently has SIGs in
the following areas:
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Aerospace
Appraisals
Claims & Dispute Resolution
Construction
Environmental
Forest Products
Government & Public Works
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High Tech
Information Technology
International Projects
Manufacturing
Oil/Gas/Chemicals
Transportation
Utilities & Energy
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Professional Practice Guides
from the Technical Division
Professional Practice Guides (PPGs)
are a series of reference CDs that should be
in every project/cost management
professional’s library. Each consists of
selected Cost Engineering articles, AACE
International Transactions papers, and
other previously published documents to
which AACE has rights.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE
EDUCATION
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Scholarship Program
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Scholarship recipients are
full-time students who are
selected on the basis of
academic performance,
extracurricular activities,
and an essay.
AACE International
scholarships are available
in amounts ranging from
$750 to $3,000.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Distance Learning
AACE provides distance learning
courses, available by internet and CD
delivery, for professionals who need
training on a 24-7 basis.
For state-of-the-art
distance learning
products, check the
AACE website for a
current list of course
offerings.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Distance Learning
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Course emphasis will be on cost and
management topics from
introductory to advanced skill levels.
All courses will feature top
instructors who will provide course
support.
Certificates of completion will be
issued.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Continuing Education
Seminars
A Convenient Way to Stretch
Your Training Dollar!
AACE follows the mandates of
IACET (the International Association
for Continuing Education and
Training)!
Awards Continuing Education
Credits (CEU’s)!
Gives Certificates of Attendance!
Holds seminars on a wide variety
of topics each year at the Annual
Meeting!
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The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
On-Site Seminars
CEO Program
A Smart Way to Train Professionals!
For decades, AACE has offered countless
professional seminars conducted by leading
experts in the fields of:
Cost Engineering
Project Controls
CPM Scheduling
Management Science
Cost Estimating
Planning & Scheduling
Project Management
Conceptual Estimating
Risk Analysis
AND many other topics!
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE
CERTIFICATION
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE Certification
AACE’s programs are
accredited by:
CESB – Council of Engineering
& Scientific Specialty Boards
ICEC – International Cost
Engineering Council
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Certification
Third party certification provides
professional verification of special
skills and knowledge for cost
management professionals.
AACE Certification is widely
respected as a mark of excellence!
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
See What AACE Offers
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A stream of technical products and meetings
Technical committees, SIGs, and list serves
Information on line at www.aacei.org
The AACE On-line Bookstore
Monthly technical journal Cost Engineering
Annual Meeting and Transactions
Professional certification (CCC/CCE/ICC)
Educational training programs
Student scholarships
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
AACE Publications
Cost Engineering,
AACE’s monthly
technical journal.
CD-ROMs (from
1996) – each CD
has a year’s worth
of Cost Engineering
and is fully
searchable…
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Summary
AACE is the Association for all
project controls professionals and
their companies.
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AACE
AACE
AACE
AACE
AACE
AACE
showcases the latest technology
enhances professional skills
broadens professional networking
stimulates technical growth
offers leadership opportunities
promotes the profession
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering