Hi everyone! I’m a Boston area native and grew up just west of Boston, in Watertown MA. I attended Matignon High School (parochial), and then went on to get a BSCE at UMASS Amherst. About a year ago I applied for and got into an MBA postgraduate program, on-line, at Fort Hays State University in KA, with a concentration in finance…
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Shoshanna Fraizinger, CCP, PMP, is the 2023-2024 Past President of the AACE Board of Directors and the president of her own company, Shoshanna Fraizinger Consulting. She currently works for Sargent & Lundy in Ontario, Canada, supporting the Bruce Power project services and program support project. She has over 30 years of experience in projects, construction, and management and is a proud member of many of AACE’s technical subcommittees…
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The purpose of this recommended practice (RP) is to describe risk analysis concepts that can be used when important alternative selection strategies are being developed by senior leaders. These selections are made well before there is a detailed project plan, schedule, and cost estimate. The RP describes the development of simplified models to assess alternatives under consideration…
Vera Anna Lovejoy, beloved wife, sister, and mother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California, in the company of her loving family. She was 62 years old…
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Results from this year’s annual AACE International Board of Directors election for President-Elect, Treasurer, and Director-At-Large are announced. Voting ended on March 31…
AACE 2024 Election Results Announced Read More »
I am originally from Sedico, a little town in the Italian Dolomites between Venice and the ski town Cortina D’Ampezzo. Due to sports (I used to play soccer professionally), studies, and then work, I have not lived there anymore since I was 15 years old. I have a master’s degree in civil engineering, specializing in infrastructure, from the University of Trento (a city in northern Italy)…
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I attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where I pursued undergraduate and master’s degrees. My undergraduate degree was in civil engineering, and my master’s degree was in engineering management, focusing on construction management. I’ll admit that I never imagined myself working in the construction industry…
How a Student Internship Led to a Fulfilling and Successful Career in Project Controls Read More »
I trust this message finds you well and thriving in your respective endeavors. It is with immense gratitude that I am able to share with you, on behalf of your Board of Directors, the latest updates on the outstanding performance of AACE International. The gains made over the past year are directly attributable to your dedication and contributions, which have been instrumental in propelling us to new heights, and to the continued diligent service of our excellent AACE Headquarters staff, led by Executive Director Deb Lally…
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This article is the fourth in the series on the Six Elements of Project Controls. Past articles included the basics of the six elements of project controls, the effect of quality, and the maturity required. Today’s article discusses the competency and level of effort required to manage these elements of project controls…
Part 4 – Six Elements of Project Controls – Competency and Level of Effort Read More »
Anthony J. Werderitsch (Tony) passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of January 7, 2024, with his beloved wife, Patricia, at his side, after suffering from pneumonia and a lengthy battle with cancer (bladder, skin, and soft tissue sarcoma). Tony had full mental acumen up until his passing and fought death every step of the way…
In Memoriam, January 2024 Read More »