Addison Creek Reservoir Project

AACE Member Projects /

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) Addison Creek Reservoir and Channel Improvement Projects will provide flood relief in Chicago’s western suburbs. These critical stormwater management projects will reduce flooding to approximately 2,200 structures along Addison Creek. The Addison Creek Reservoir will create a 600-acre-foot reservoir which includes a control structure, inlet structure, spillway, and pumping station…

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Memo Writing Guidance

Certification News /

Professionals seeking certification of their career specific experience and training rely heavily on their daily professional activities and their ability to successfully communicate via memos or emails with other project team members or stakeholders. Effective communication regarding pressing project issues and potential resolution of those issues to protect project financial profitability, on-time schedule performance, and/or quality measures, are daily responsibilities…

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International Business – An Engineer’s Story of Curiosity and Travel An Interview with Lucia Vernon

Women in Project Controls /

Meet Lucia Vernon, a Regional Director in Doha, Qatar. Lucia has worked for Quantum Global Solutions for nearly 10 years. She has achieved five promotions since her initial role as a junior planner. Lucia describes the reason for her success as having a foundation in project control and forensic planning and volunteering when opportunities present themselves. So, it is not surprising that Lucia is the 2022 recipient of AACE’s Outstanding Woman in Project Controls award…

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Practical Work and Knowledge – From Radiation Containment in Chernobyl to Resolving Global Construction Disputes and Rebuilding a Nation

Rising Professional /

Oleksii Liubymyi, a Senior Forensic Planning Consultant for Quantum Global Solutions based in Doha, Qatar has over 12 years of experience in the engineering and construction sectors and has held senior managerial positions in Qatar and Ukraine…

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Meet the Staff: Ryan Schwertfeger

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I graduated from West Virginia University with an Industrial and Management Systems Engineering degree, but I accepted a job in Information Technology with a large IT company right out of college.  I ended up working directly with clients in IT services to provide technical support and problem resolution.  At the time, I liked the fast pace and challenge that the field presented.  The association space if much different than the private sector, but that environment prepared me well for my role at AACE International…

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Call for Program and Project Management Subcommittee Chair

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AACE is currently accepting applications for chair of our Program & Project Management Technical Subcommittee. In addition, if you are interested in joining any other technical subcommittee, please feel free to contact Kul Uppal or the chair of the appropriate subcommittee. AACE would like to see all technical subcommittees active in their areas…

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Meet the Staff: Janice Johnson

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My first exposure to accounting was in high school where I took two introductory accounting courses.  I immediately felt a connection with the balance of the process of recording and organizing financial data.  Throughout my college studies and preparing for the CPA exam, my interest only intensified.  The first part of my career was in public accounting and then a few years in the energy industry.  I am thoroughly grateful that my career path eventually led me to AACE where I have been given a priceless opportunity to continue to grow professionally…

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Why We Exist

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When I first started at AACE two and a half short years ago, I did a lot of listening. I wanted to find out what made AACE buzz. Initially (and unsurprisingly), I heard a lot about our technical content and certifications – renowned for their quality, rigor, and hallmark status in the industry. Of course! Because this is what we do. But what I really wanted to know was… why do we do it? Why is our value unique from any other organization with similar offerings? It didn’t take long to uncover: our people. AACE is much more than its programs and products, we’re a community…

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