Since 1956, AACE® International has been the leading-edge professional
society for cost estimators, cost engineers, schedulers project
managers, and project control specialists. With over 7,000 members
worldwide, AACE® International is the largest organization serving the
entire spectrum of cost management professionals. AACE® International is
industry independent, and has members in 80 countries and 80 local
sections. If you are not a member read on to learn what AACE® can do for
you.
Cost Engineering Journal - the monthly international journal of
cost estimation, cost/schedule control, and project management read
by cost professionals around the world to get the most up-to-date
information about the profession.
Education - improve your professional expertise and technical
skills at AACE educational seminars, the Annual Meeting, and through
regional and local section meetings. AACE has a competitive
scholarship program for college/university students.
The Online Bookstore - learn all you need to know through AACE
International’s first-rate publications that cover key
industry-related issues of the cost and project management
profession. Purchase Professional Practice Guides, Transactions, and
all the leading professional estimating books at substantial
discounts.
Library - AACE International members receive FREE access to the
world’s largest library of cost estimating, cost/schedule control,
and project management literature through interlibrary loans,
literature searches, and referrals.
Online Information - our website includes a wealth of information.
Members have access to Cost Engineering Journal, references for over
10,000 technical publications, a fully searchable database covering
thousands of technical books and papers, updates to latest
Recommended Practices, AACE’s TCM Framework, and much more. With the
AACE Forums, you can join the online community for a dialogue on
topics that are important to you.
Executive Search and Employment - find a job in cost/project
management through AACE’s employment referral service, resume
database, or through an advertisement of your services in Cost
Engineering Journal, or on our website.
Professional Development - increase your knowledge and professional
expertise by joining one of AACE’s many technical committees,
subcommittees, and special interest groups (SIGs) in their effort to
develop new and improved techniques for the profession and in
standardizing the practice of total cost management.
Certification - AACE has been certifying individuals as Certified
Cost Consultants™ (CCC™)/Certified Cost Engineers™ (CCE™) since 1976
Certified Cost Technicians™ (CCT™) since 2000, Planning & Scheduling
Professionals™ (PSP™) since 2004, Earned Value Professionals™ (EVP™)
since 2005, Certified Forensic Claims Consultants™ (CFCC™) since 2007,
and Certified Estimating Professionals™ (CEP™) since 2008. AACE is
also working diligently to create the Certified Portfolio, Program,
& Project Management Manager™ (C3PM™). AACE’s CCC/CCE™, CCT™, EVP™, and
PSP™ certifications are independently accredited by the Council of
Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards and the International
Cost Engineering Council.
Networking and Contacts - take advantage of numerous opportunities
to network with your peers and expand your circle of valuable
business contacts; join a local section and participate in local
activities, attend the Annual Meeting, join one of our technical
committees and special interest groups, the Women in Project
Controls Committee is open to any interested members, or join in the
discussion on AACE Forums.
Annual Meeting - see and hear outstanding technical presentations,
panel discussions, workshops, tours, and guest speakers at the AACE
International Annual Meeting.
Money Savings $$ - get exceptional member discounts on publications,
educational seminars, the annual meeting, insurance coverage, car
rentals, cooperative conferences, and much more.
Recognition - AACE members are recognized as part of the only
association dedicated to total cost management, the corporate goal
for the 21st century.
