AACE Bulletin
Bulletin Section News for May 2025
The May Bulletin features coverage of symposiums held by Regions 2, 3, and 9.
AACE has regions around the world. Each region is comprised of sections and led by a Regional Director. Regional Directors are volunteer leaders who help to foster community, promote professional development, and expand awareness of AACE’s technical resources within their geographic area. Regional Directors collaborate closely with section leaders, provide guidance and mentorship, encourage local engagement, and help identify new opportunities for growth.
In February and March, regional symposiums were held in Region 2: United States – Northeast, Region 3: United States – Southeast, and Region 9: Europe and Africa. For each of these events, volunteers from around the whole region, spanning multiple states or countries, came together to plan and meet in person.
Region 2 – Northeast Symposium
Region 2 Director, Natasha Dahl, led the planning committee for the 9th Annual Northeast Symposium in Tysons Corner, Virginia (Washington, D.C. area). The program kicked off with an intensive CCP exam prep course and a section leader meet‑and‑greet. Attendees immersed themselves in technical presentations, hands‑on workshops, and collaborative discussions covering program delivery, risk management, total cost management, and claims avoidance. Insights from public‑ and private‑sector owners and executives equipped participants with practical strategies to elevate their project controls practice.
Save the date for the 10th Annual Northeast Symposium, coming March 26–27, 2026!
Region 3 Symposium – Southeast
Under the leadership of Region 3 Director, Nicole Johnson, and with the support of the planning committee, the first ever Region 3 Symposium was held in Tampa, Florida. Sessions featured deep dives into advanced project controls tools, total cost management methodologies, and program delivery tactics. A few of the topics were:
- Presenting the Basis of Estimate to the Client; It is Not Just Numbers!
- Bridging Contractor and Owner Perspectives on Change Order Management
- Risky Business for Risk Managers
Region 3 is looking forward to making this an annual event. Stay tuned for information on the dates for the next event, tentatively planned for February 2026.
Region 9 Symposium – Europe and Africa
With the stewardship of Region 9 Director, Joao Dias, the inaugural Region 9 Symposium was conducted in London. Section volunteers from multiple countries helped plan an agenda featuring technical sessions on cost engineering, estimating, and AI-driven decision-making, alongside discussions on risk management and claims avoidance. Each session brought valuable insights and real-world perspectives.
It’s clear that the most valuable takeaways weren’t just insights on AI in construction, project controls, or claims avoidance – but the connections made and strengthened along the way. Attendees left energized to drive innovation in project controls throughout Europe and Africa. Watch the highlights here: https://youtu.be/4Ct1WKxE_os?si=y_A98bKgTUl4mDOG