Delays often originate within the architectural and engineering (A/E) design effort. The schedules developed to plan, organize, and monitor design tend to be high-level and not very effective to accurately model the work at a level of detail that allows for on time, on budget, and quality completion…
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Our name, AACE International, started from the job title “Cost Engineer.” We offer guidance on topics such as cost estimating, cost forecasting, and cost performance. The Board of Directors and headquarters staff often get questions on the cost of AACE membership. Cost is woven into nearly everything we do. However, it is more important to consider the value of AACE rather than the cost…
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In February 2021, I provided a short article on recommended practice (RP) 60R-10, Developing the Project Controls Plan. When I first authored the RP in 2010, I wanted to describe the project controls planning elements based on the Total Cost Management (TCM) Framework. I also briefly touched on the operational aspects of the six elements of project controls within the RP. These six elements of project controls include…
Part 1 – Six Elements of Project Controls; The Basics Read More »
Stephanie Kers was born and grew up in Bragg Creek, a small town in the foothills west of Calgary. She studied at the University of Calgary, completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in international business…
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Alex McBride is a construction litigation consultant and senior manager for Wipfli LLP based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has ten years of consulting experience primarily associated with forensic delay and damages analyses and project controls…
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This article discusses the different review and approval options for owners and makes recommendations for the appropriate level of approval, including discussion of the benefits and risks of any approach…
Ramifications of Owner’s Baseline Schedule Approved Decisions Read More »
Connico, a national construction consultancy, has announced that Connie Gowder, its founder and president, died Sunday, August 8, at age 63, after a terminal diagnosis received only weeks ago. Connie was an AACE Fellow and CCP…
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I would like to start my first message as your AACE President for the 2021- 2022 program year, by saying, “Thank you,” to the members of AACE for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve the Association in this role. Read more from Jim by clicking here…
New President Looks to Promote and Enhance AACE Read More »
The India Section’s virtual member connect program – Coffee With the India Section – provides an opportunity for the section members to meet representatives from AACE International. The section conducted two sessions…
July 2021 Bulletin Read More »
Mark your calendars for an InEight sponsored webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, conducted in conjunction with AACE International. The July 20 webinar is titled, “How a Multi-Dimensional Approach to Project Planning Reduces Risk and Delivers Better Project Outcomes.” This webinar is another in a continuing series of AACE International webinars being offered in conjunction with sponsors…
InEight to Sponsor Webinar July 20 Read More »