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In Memoriam: Osmund "Ozzie" F. Belcher, CFCC, Fellow of AACE International

posted 2 days ago
In Memoriam: Osmund "Ozzie" F. Belcher, CFCC, Fellow of AACE International The AACE International community mourns the passing of Osmund "Ozzie" F. Belcher — a devoted professional, a generous spirit, and one of the most dedicated servant-leaders our organization has ever known. Ozzie's journey with AACE began in 1989, and from the moment he joined, he gave of himself without reservation. Over the course of more than three decades, he rose through the ranks of the National Capital Section, serving the Washington, D.C. area as an officer and ultimately as Section President — a reflection of the deep trust and respect his peers placed in him. His leadership ...

AACE International Joins ACCE as a Member Organization

posted 3 days ago
AACE International Joins ACCE as a Member Organization Partnership expands opportunities to advance construction management education, strengthen industry connections, and support the next generation of professionals. AACE International is pleased to announce that it has joined the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) as a member organization, marking an important step in strengthening the connection between the cost engineering profession and construction management education. As part of this expanded relationship, AACE International Executive Director and CEO Mike Kobylka, CAE , has also been appointed to the ACCE Board of Trustees, ...

Award Spotlight: Husain Al-Omani Named AACE Fellow (FAACE)

posted 4 days ago
Award Spotlight: Husain Al-Omani Named AACE Fellow (FAACE) Recognizing a career of leadership, service, and lasting contributions to the profession. Husain Ali Al-Omani, CCP CEP EVP DRMP PSP FAACE AACE International is proud to recognize Husain Ali Al-Omani, CCP CEP EVP DRMP PSP FAACE , as a recipient of the prestigious AACE Fellow (FAACE) designation. The membership grade of Fellow is one of AACE’s highest honors, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and made significant, lasting contributions to the fields of cost engineering and cost management. Reserved for a select group of ...

AACE International Approved as ANSI Accredited Standards Developer

posted 9 days ago
AACE International Approved as ANSI Accredited Standards Developer AACE International has achieved a significant milestone in its 70-year history, earning approval as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The accreditation recognizes that AACE’s standards development process meets ANSI’s rigorous requirements for openness, balance, due process, transparency, and consensus. The designation positions AACE to develop American National Standards (ANS), further strengthening the organization’s role as the global technical authority in cost engineering and project controls. “Achieving ANSI Accredited ...

Hands, Ladipo, and McCrave-Bessette Elected to Lead AACE International Beginning June 2026

posted 04-08-2026
AACE International, the preeminent professional society for cost engineering and project controls, has announced the results of its 2026 annual Board of Directors election. Voting was conducted electronically from March 6 through March 31, 2026. These accomplished members were elected to their respective positions and will begin their terms on the Board of Directors in June. AACE International, the preeminent professional society for cost engineering and project controls, has announced the results of its 2026 annual Board of Directors election. Voting was conducted electronically from March 6 through March 31, 2026. These accomplished members were elected to ...

Daniel P. Gilmour, PSP Named TCM Excellence Award Recipient

posted 04-07-2026
Daniel P. Gilmour , PSP Named TCM Excellence Award Recipient TCM Excellence Award : The TCM Excellence Award is given to members in recognition of their contributions to AACE through a technical subcommittee or SIG, or by a member at large, who has been instrumental in the development of technical products such as recommended practices, professional practice guides, Cost Engineers’ Notebook, or other technical writings directed to the advancement of the precepts of total cost management. Membership in AACE is required . Daniel P. Gilmour, PSP – Dan became a member of AACE in 2014, and he earned the designation as a Planning & Scheduling Professional ...

In Memoriam: Barry Gordon McMillan

posted 11-14-2025
In Memoriam: Barry Gordon McMillan April 16, 1946 – November 1, 2025 A prior AACE International Executive Director In Honor of Barry Gordon McMillan Barry Gordon McMillan, 79, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, at his home. He was born April 16, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, the only son of the late Arthur William and Wilma Evelyn Roberts McMillan. Barry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Lee McMillan; two children, Daniel McMillan and his wife Kimberly of Melbourne, FL (grandchildren Samantha, Connor, Zane, Nathan), and Lori Carpenter and her husband Bret of Morgantown (grandchild Zachary). Barry won the prestigious ...

O Canada! We'll See You in 2028!

posted 11-13-2025
O Canada! We'll See You in 2028! AACE International is proud to announce Calgary, Alberta, has been selected as the host city for the 2028 AACE Conference and Expo. This premier global event for cost engineering and total cost management brings together professionals, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world to share peer-reviewed papers, best practices, and emerging innovations that are shaping the future of the profession. Calgary was selected for its strong commitment to advancing cost engineering and the implementation of AACE Recommended Practices across Canada’s leading sectors, including construction, energy, and infrastructure. Supported ...

Dr. Stephen P. Warhoe, PE CCP CFCC FAACE Hon. Life Named Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

posted 06-07-2025
Dr. Stephen P. Warhoe , PE CCP CFCC FAACE Hon. Life Named Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Lifetime Achievement Award : The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have served the Association on multiple occasions in a variety of capacities. Candidates shall have made significant and specific contributions to the growth and enhancement of the cost engineering profession and total cost management. Minimum requirements are: a) Membership in AACE International for twenty (20) years; b) previous service to AACE as a member of the Board of Directors or as an active member of one or more associate board; c) previously been recognized having ...

James E. Krebs, PE CCP FAACE Hon. Life Named Honorary Life Membership Recipient

posted 06-06-2025
James E. Krebs , PE CCP FAACE Hon. Life Named Honorary Life Membership Recipient Honorary Life Membership : Honorary Life Membership is given upon the unanimous approval of the AACE International Board of Directors to those individuals who have served the Association on the local and international levels in a variety of capacities. Minimum requirements are: Membership in AACE for twenty-five (25) or more consecutive years. Candidates shall have attained the status of Fellow of AACE. In addition, candidates shall have distinguished service in two (2) or more of the following functions: a.) Served on the AACE International Board of Directors; ...

Martin R. Darley, FAACE Named Award of Merit Recipient

posted 06-04-2025
Martin R. Darley , FAACE Named Award of Merit Recipient Award of Merit : The recipient of the Award of Merit will be selected by a majority vote of the members of the Awards Committee, based on evaluation of suitable nomination submissions and judgments of relative merit of the various nominated candidates. To be considered for this Award, candidates must receive a minimum of three independent nominations. Candidates who are members of AACE must have ten (10) years minimum active participation in AACE and non-members must have a minimum of ten (10) years active service within the cost engineering industry. All nominations must be submitted in writing ...

Kim Forbes, PSP – Named O.T. Zimmerman Founder’s Award

posted 06-02-2025
Kim Forbes , PSP – Named O.T. Zimmerman Founder’s Award O.T. Zimmerman Founder’s Award : Formerly the Award of Recognition, this award was created by the AACE International Board of Directors in 1995. Candidates must be a member in good standing of AACE with a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous active participation in AACE activities. The O.T. Zimmerman Founders’ Award is given in recognition of significant continuous achievement and contributions by a member at large, who has been instrumental in the development of policies, practices, procedures, and products directed to the advancement of the precepts of total cost management and AACE International. ...

Michael R. Nosbisch Named Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award Recipient

posted 06-01-2025
Michael R. Nosbisch Named Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award Recipient Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award : The Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award is given in recognition of continuous and significant contributions through educational programs directed to the advancement of total cost management. Membership in AACE is required . Michael R. Nosbisch, CCP PSP FAACE – A member since 1999, Mike became a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) in 2001 and a Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) in 2004 as a result of the active role he played in the task force that developed the PSP certification. Mike was elected and served ...

David Alejandro Chigne Tataje, Sr. CCP CEP PSP Named Keane Award for Distinguished Service to an AACE Section Recipient

posted 05-31-2025
David Alejandro Chigne Tataje, Sr. CCP CEP PSP Named Keane Award for Distinguished Service to an AACE Section Recipient Keane Award for Distinguished Service to an AACE Section : Candidates for consideration to receive this Award must have been an active member of an AACE section, or sections, for a minimum of five (5) years continuous engagement in section leadership in a section that has continuously achieved or exceeded section minimum standards, grown in membership and contributed to the furtherance of the precepts of total cost management. Membership in AACE is required . David Alejandro Chigne Tataje, Sr. CCP CEP PSP – Since joining AACE in ...

Teja Pulla, CCP CEP EVP PRMP PSP Named Outstanding Rising Professional

posted 05-30-2025
Teja Pulla , CCP CEP EVP PRMP PSP Named Outstanding Rising Professional Outstanding Rising Professional : The Rising Professional Award is given to a rising professional – with ten (10) or fewer years of experience in the field of total cost management in recognition of their contributions made to the profession. Membership in AACE is required. Teja Pulla, CCP CEP EVP PRMP PSP – Teja joined AACE in 2018. He earned the Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), and Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) designations in 2023 and the Earned Value Professional (EVP) and Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP) designations ...

Dayna Anderson Named Outstanding Woman in AACE International

posted 05-29-2025
Dayna Anderson Named Outstanding Woman in AACE International Outstanding Woman in AACE International: The Outstanding Woman in AACE International is to honor a woman who has achieved success through significant accomplishments in the industry and within AACE International. The candidate shall have chosen a career path that is focused on the advancement of AACE’s precepts of total cost management. Membership in AACE is required. Dayna Anderson – Dayna has been a member of AACE since 2003. She has served in a variety of leadership roles within the Chicago-Midwest Section, serving most notably as president (2016-2018). She has been active on the Membership ...

Member Assistance Program Launched

posted 04-16-2025
NEW: Member Assistance Program Launched 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. Funds are limited, and the program will continue at the discretion of the AACE Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will designate a maximum total award amount annually. At this time, ...

Shoshanna Fraizinger, CCP FAACE

posted 12-19-2024
Shoshanna Fraizinger , CCP FAACE Fellow: 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. Fellows are designated by the following acronym: FAACE. Nominees are vetted by the Fellow Admissions Committee and recommended for approval of a majority vote by the Board of Directors. The criteria used in awarding Fellow classifications are: Professional attainment based on contributions to the professional advancement of cost management, cost engineering, or the engineering profession and valuable ...