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NEW: Member Assistance Program Launched

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AACE is excited to launch this new membership program. The Member Assistance Program offers member support with dues and education assistance. Individual members in good standing are eligible. The program intends to ensure that individuals can maintain AACE membership and further their professional development during times of financial insecurity when keeping members connected to the AACE community and available resources is vital…

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The Most Influential Cost Engineer You Probably Never Knew

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Bruce Elliott, CCP FAACE, who passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, was a figure of quiet yet extraordinary influence in the field of cost engineering. For over five decades, Bruce shaped not just projects, but the very profession itself. Working largely behind the scenes, never one to seek the spotlight, Bruce exemplified the ethos of a true servant-leader – dedicated, humble, and unwaveringly committed to excellence…

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AACE Fellow Announced

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The membership grade of Fellow is a selective and prestigious honor for the recipients. Approval of Fellow is in recognition of professional attainment and significant accomplishment in cost management or cost engineering. Click here to see this year’s winners…

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AACE International Appoints Michael T. Kobylka II, CAE as New Executive Director/CEO

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AACE International, the leading organization for the advancement of project controls and the cost management profession, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael T. Kobylka II, CAE, as its eleventh Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer in the organization’s 68-year history…

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Unlock Your Expertise with the Relaunch of the Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) Certification Exam

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The AACE International Certification Institute’s Certification Board is excited to announce that the DRMP certification examination is officially open for registration after a two-year restructuring. This expertise-level certification, long considered a benchmark for excellence in cost engineering and project controls, has been reimagined to reflect our profession’s evolving landscape better and ensure it continues to set a high standard for professional expertise…

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New Recommended Practice 131R-23: Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis for Projects

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This document is intended to provide a guideline, not a standard, for using fault tree analysis (FTA) to improve the quality of the outputs of the project or product by providing a comprehensive and systematic way to identify, assess, and prioritize risks. FTA enhances a decision-maker’s understanding of the complex relationships regarding potential risks or failure points that should be addressed to improve or optimize project outcomes…

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In Memoriam, October 2024

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pegasus-Global Holdings’ Co-Founder and Co-Chair. Dr. Patricia Galloway, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the company of family and beloved friends. She lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer…

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127R-23: Choosing Among Strategic Alternatives Using Branching Concepts in Decision Modeling

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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…

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