Section Bulletin Region 2 Symposium AACE Region 2 celebrated a major milestone this spring as the 10th Annual Northeast Symposium brought project controls professionals together for technical learning, collaboration, and industry connection, beginning with the two-day PSP Prep Course hosted by Ankura in Washington, DC, on March 24-25, 2026, followed by the Northeast Symposium at the University of Maryland, College Park, on March 26-27, 2026. This year’s symposium featured expert-led sessions across claims and dispute resolution, planning and scheduling, estimating, total cost management, project management, and data science and advanced ...

Section Bulletin Houston Gulf Coast Section The 2025–2026 program year was one of the most successful and impactful years to date for the AACE Houston Gulf Coast Section. Through a strong focus on engagement, education, and industry collaboration, the section continued to elevate its presence and deliver meaningful value to its members and the broader project controls community. The momentum built this year reflects the dedication of its volunteers and the continued demand for high-quality project controls content in the region. The section would also like to recognize Shane Butt for his continued support and contributions throughout the ...

Section Bulletin A Successful Conference - AACE Nigeria Hosts Physical Pre-Training and Conference The AACE Nigeria section’s Physical Pre-Training and Conference, held 25 to 27 November 2025 at Clear Essence Hotel and Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought together cost engineering and project controls professionals for three days of learning, discussion, and connection. This year’s objectives focused on strengthening cost leadership as a lever for economic revival, creating a common platform for exchanging ideas, discussing industry cost challenges through the lens of cost engineering and total cost management, and building networking opportunities that support ...

AACE Brazil Hosts XIII International Meeting in São Paulo (600+ Attendees) AACE Brazil successfully delivered the XIII International Meeting on November 12–13 at the Blue Tree Transatlantic Convention Center (São Paulo), welcoming more than 600 attendees (with a waiting list of 120+) for two days of technical exchange and professional networking across cost engineering, project controls, and related infrastructure, industry, and construction sectors. Event highlights Scale and impact: The meeting continues to consolidate itself as one of Brazil’s most relevant spaces for technical reflection, exchange, and professional development in cost engineering ...

Section Bulletin Central Savannah River Section The Central Savannah River Area section hosted a casual networking event on November 20 at 5th and Fire in Augusta, Georgia. The section welcomed a small but mighty group, with great conversation and the kind of camaraderie that fosters connection and helps build the local community. The evening brought together professionals and peers from estimating, scheduling, project controls, risk management, and project planning. These local meetups help strengthen professional relationships, create space for sharing lessons learned, and introduce new faces to AACE and the value of section involvement. For those working ...