It's About Time...
Join AACE International and gain access to a wealth of resources that will save you time and money! You’ll stay informed about the complexities of the cost and management profession -- plus you’ll have access to discounts on educational programs, publications, insurance and more!

It's About Information...
Locate thousands of technical papers and publications in the Virtual Library. AACE's database is keyword searchable for quickly locating appropriate reference articles. Check out AACE's Career Center where members can post resumes at no additional cost and keep your career on track through information sources such as our annual Salary and Demographic Survey of Project and Cost Professionals.

AACE offers numerous online learning courses on estimating and project management. The AACE Approved Educational Provider program helps maintain high quality development courses and providers. AACE also holds many seminars throughout the year.

AACE is committed to preparing our profession for the future. AACE annually awards scholarships to college and graduate students as investment in the next generation of AACE International leaders.

Join cost and management practitioners from around the world to learn, network, and expand your career at AACE International's Annual Meeting. With over 100 technical presentations and seminars by global experts in the cost and management field as well as networking and social events, the Annual Meeting is a world-class event featuring keynote speakers and cutting edge vendors and suppliers.

It's About Resources...
Cost Engineering Journal - AACE International's bimonthly publication features cost estimating, project control, economic and financial analysis, planning and scheduling, cost engineering, and project management technical articles for cost professionals around the world. Through the mail or via the AACE International website, the Cost Engineering journal is a great current resource for members and as a member, you gain access to an archive of past issues.

AACE's Virtual Library - The Virtual Library is a fully searchable database that contains over 40 years of the Association's full-text technical articles available electronically in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The Virtual Library will continue to expand as newly published articles are scanned and added to the library.

Technical Development - Increase your knowledge and expertise by joining one of AACE International's many technical subcommittees, subcommittees, and Special Interest Groups (SIG's) at no additional cost to members. Discuss industry problems with your peers or help experts develop new and improved techniques and practices for the profession.

The Resource Center - Purchase all the leading estimating and cost management books and CD's, as well as Professional Practice Guides and Annual Meeting Transactions online 24 hours a day.

It's About Networking...
Expand your contacts through AACE International. Attend AACE local section or Annual Meetings for interesting speakers, informational tours, social dinners and much more. The online Membership Directory is an excellent source for a list of contact information on thousands of members. Join one of our many technical subcommittees and participate in the AACE Forums -- a great way to tap into the collective wisdom and experience of our world-wide membership.

It's About Excellence...
AACE's Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), and Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification programs are third-party credentials that are recognized as signifying specialized cost and management capabilities.

The CCC/CCE, CCT, EVP, and PSP programs are independently accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards. AACE certifications are a recognized credible standard in the cost management field. A recent study shows that individuals with an AACE Certification earn 17.4% more than their counterpart without a certificate.

It's About Benefits...
Group Insurance Programs: Your Membership in the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering gives you many Special Opportunities and Benefits. One of these is the AACE International Group Insurance Program-- your source for cost-effective, dependable coverage available only to eligible members of AACE International and their dependents. The AACE International Insurance Committee and the program administrator work together to provide the insurance plans AACE International members may need and the level of personal service you deserve. The mass-purchasing power of all the members who participate means competitively priced group rates for you. Each plan in the program is designed with maximum flexibility so you can elect the coverage that's right for you. And some of the insurance industry's most respected firms underwrite the AACE International plans.

It's About You!
AACE is your professional partner bringing you information and support you can trust. Join and become part of a unique network of individuals who are dedicated to improving the cost and management profession.

AACE International is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional association Promoting the Planning and Management of Cost and Schedules.

Since 1956, AACE International has provided its members with the resources they need to enhance their performance and ensure continued growth and success. With approximately 7,400 members world-wide, AACE International serves cost management professionals: planners and schedulers, project controls managers, cost managers and engineers, project managers, estimators, and bidders AACE has members in 77 countries.

To apply online for AACE International membership, begin by reviewing the membership categories. Or, you can download an application to submit by mail, email or fax to the address listed below.