AACE Bulletin
Bulletin Section News for October 2023
AACE International sections from around the world are encouraged to submit write-ups and photos of their monthly section meetings and other activities. For the October 2023 Source, submissions were received from the Montreal Section.
Montreal Section
AACE Special Dinner Event – Montreal Section
On the evening of Thursday, May 18, 2023, members of the AACE International community gathered at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Montreal for a special dinner event organized by the Montreal Section. During the event, the section took the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge its 52nd anniversary as a section, the first Canadian Section, established in 1961. The event also featured Shoshanna Fraizinger, President of AACE, as the keynote speaker, addressing the theme, “Collaborative Contracts: How Estimating Collaborative Projects Can Impact Success.”
During her presentation, Shoshanna highlighted that the significant impact of pandemic-related challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation rates, has led to a noticeable shift from traditional adversarial contracting practices toward collaborative models like Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and project alliancing. Shoshanna also emphasized the importance of ensuring estimates’ completeness, validity, and accuracy as a top priority for all parties. Project estimates are the first input that forms project baselines. Shoshanna also discussed lessons learned from independent estimate reviews in her presentation. She also shed light on the inner workings of the Board of Directors, as well as the dedication of the volunteers and staff at the headquarters.
The HATCH, SNC-LAVALIN, and REVAY sponsored the event that was attended by a range of distinguished guests. Les McMullan, FAACE, from Hatch, gave the opening remarks. The event brought together industry and academia professionals who had the opportunity to network and make connections throughout the evening, especially during the dinner and drinks portion. The networking aspect added value to the event and allowed attendees to foster relationships with professionals and academics in their field.
Attendees at the May Montreal Section meeting.
Les McMullan, FAACE, and Shoshanna Fraizinger, Past-President of AACE International at the May Montreal Section meeting.
Shoshanna on stage at the May Montreal Section meeting.
Student Committee at the May Montreal Section meeting.
Hatch table at the May Montreal Section meeting.
Revay table at the May Montreal Section meeting.
SNC-Lavalin table at the May Montreal Section meeting.