AACE Bulletin
Bulletin Section News for March 2025
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 March 2025 Source, submissions were received from the Denmark, Sweden, Southwestern Ohio, Venezuela, and Peru sections..
Denmark and Sweden Section
Denmark and Sweden Meet-Up in Malmo Sparks Regional Collaboration and Insightful Dialogue
On February 7, the Denmark and Sweden sections gathered at MINC in Malmo for its second in-person meet-up, offering members and guests an engaging afternoon of discussion and networking. The event featured four hours of roundtable sessions, during which participants discussed capital projects in Sweden, the shift from traditional local contract management to internationally recognized standards, and effective strategies in project controls and planning. A key focus was addressing the challenges of acquiring and retaining PPC professionals in an increasingly complex market.
Discussion and networking occurred at a February 7 joint meeting of the Denmark and Sweden Sections. As shown above, Con Vu discusses third-party verification of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor quotes with the attendees.
Technical talk—shown above Michel Wolf discusses project control practices on Swedish projects with attendees of a joint February 7 meeting of the Denmark and Sweden Sections. Members and guests enjoyed an engaging afternoon of discussions and networking.
Special thanks went to Per-Olov Zakrisson, MScIEM, MBA, for providing valuable insights into Sweden’s capital projects ecosystem dynamics. The event also welcomed non-members during an open hour, creating a broader platform for knowledge-sharing and community engagement. We are excited to introduce our new section volunteer, Emmanuel Abiona, who will collaborate with Michel Wolf to enhance our network in Sweden further. Cong Vu continues to engage with members in Denmark, ensuring strong cross-regional connectivity. This meet-up enriched our understanding of current trends and challenges while reinforcing our commitment to collaboration and professional growth across Denmark and Sweden.
At a joint meeting of the Denmark and Sweden Sections on February 7, Mammad Yusubov discusses standardized product breakdown structures with the attendees.
Event Agenda—Mammad Usubov is shown above reviewing the symposium agenda for the upcoming March 17, 2025, AACE Region 9 Europe and Africa Symposium in London. Mammad shared the announcement with attendees at a February 7 joint meeting of the Denmark and Sweden Sections.
Southwestern Ohio Section
Southwestern Ohio Section Hosts Insightful Scheduling Presentation
The Southwestern Ohio Section held an engaging technical meeting on February 13, 2025, featuring a virtual presentation by Chris Carson, FRICS, CCM, PMP, FAACE, PSP, DRMP, CEP. The session, An Efficient Approach to Scheduling Repetitive Projects, offered valuable insights into optimizing schedules for projects with repeated activity sequences, such as multi-story buildings.
Chris Carson, a highly respected leader in project controls with over 45 years of experience, shared his expertise on developing standardized scheduling methods to minimize rework and improve efficiency. His outline schedule development approach streamlines the duplication of schedule fragments while ensuring quality control and reducing late-stage modifications. Attendees benefited from practical strategies to enhance their scheduling practices for complex, repetitive projects
At the February 13 meeting of the Southwestern Ohio Section, attendees included, shown above from the left, Wayne Seiler – Section Director; Mike Downing – Section Treasurer; Erik Kramer, an attendee from the Central Ohio Section; and Rishita Kollipara, a guest attendee.
A Virtual Presentation —Shown above, some attendees at the February 13 Southwestern Ohio Section meeting listen to a virtual presentation by Chris Carson, CEP DRMP PSP FAACE. The session, An Efficient Approach to Scheduling Repetitive Projects, offered valuable insights into optimizing schedules for projects with repeated activity sequences, such as multi-story buildings.
Venezuela Section
AACE Venezuela Section Celebrates Its First Anniversary with Virtual Event
The Venezuela Section marked its first anniversary on December 5 and 6, 2024, with a unique virtual event, “Less Costs, More Projects.”
The program featured expert-led lectures, case studies, and interactive risk management and talent development panels. Notable speakers included Miguel Eduardo Fuentes Silva, Juan Carlos Piñeiro, Luz Elena Maldonado Alviarez, and Johnny Monges Parada, alongside distinguished guests such as AACE Region 10 Director David Chigne and AACE Venezuela Section President Arnaldo Gonzalez. Discussions covered innovative approaches to maximizing project profitability and enhancing industry efficiency.
This milestone event underscored the Venezuela Section’s commitment to advancing cost engineering and project controls. With a strong network of professionals and industry leaders, the section fosters knowledge-sharing and professional growth in the region.
Peru Section
AACE Peru Section Delivers Expert-Led Time Impact Analysis Technical Session
A Well-Attended Session —The Peru Section hosted 70 attendees for a technical session on February 8 exploring “Time Impact Analysis: Past, Present, and Future” on February 8 at the Aenza Offices in Miraflores.
The AACE Peru Section launched 2025 with an interactive technical session exploring “Time Impact Analysis: Past, Present, and Future” on February 8 at the Aenza Offices in Miraflores. The event offered professionals a comprehensive examination of Time Impact Analysis (TIA), a crucial methodology in forensic schedule analysis.
Distinguished speaker Mark C. Sanders, PE CCP CFCC PSP, led attendees through theoretical foundations and practical applications of TIA. The session included hands-on exercises, allowing participants to apply these techniques to real-world project scenarios. This interactive approach enabled professionals to deepen their understanding of this essential project control tool.
The event’s success was made possible through collaborative support from multiple partners. The organizing committee thanked Mark C. Sanders for his expert instruction, the volunteer team for their dedication to event logistics, and “Certificate Project Control” for providing refreshments that enhanced networking opportunities among attendees.
By offering free admission and digital certificates of completion, this technical session exemplified the Peru Section’s ongoing dedication to delivering accessible, high-quality professional development opportunities for the project controls community.
Guest Speaker —As shown above, AACE International Secretary Mark C. Sanders, PE CCP CFCC PSP, guides participants through practical exercises in small working groups during a February 8 Peru Section technical session about Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Sanders is employed by Alpha 3 Consulting.
Small Working Groups —As shown above, attendees at a Peru Section technical event broke into small working groups as they explored learning about schedule analysis.
A Successful Technical Program —The Peru Section hosted a successful technical presentation on Time Impact Analysis (TIA) on February 9. Speaker Mark C. Sanders, PE CCP CFCC PSP, shown above center, poses with six of the 70 attendees who participated in the event.
Peru Section attendees in February listened to Mark C. Sanders, PE CCP CFCC PSP, deliver a presentation on schedule impact analysis. The technical program was well attended, with 70 participants.
Great to see that sections all around the globe are having face to face meetings again!