Plan Now: 2026 Conference & Expo

The Call for Papers for the 2026 Conference & Expo is open. The deadline to submit is 31 August 2025.

Make plans to join AACE at its 70th Conference & Expo (formerly Annual Meeting) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from 28-30 June 2026. In order to be part of the technical program at the 2026 Conference, you must submit in the Call for Papers.

Virtual Seminar:

Advanced Project Controls Owner's Perspective

Take your project controls expertise to the next level! This advanced seminar is tailored for experienced Owner Project Team members ready to dive deeper into cost and schedule risk analysis, productivity evaluation, recovery strategies, and effective contractor oversight. With hands-on exercises and demonstrations of key software tools, you’ll walk away with actionable skills and insights to handle complex project control challenges. Register now to strengthen your capabilities and elevate your impact on project success.

July 22-24 | Instructor: Paul Williams | 1.2 CEUs

$500 member / $600 non-member

Beyond Estimation:

How AI is Shaping the Future of Risk-Informed Project Decisions

Join AACE and Lumivero for this exciting webinar. Attendees will earn 0.1 CEUs. The webinar will be held on 21 July at 11:00 AM (Eastern US).

This session explores how AI is moving beyond supporting cost and schedule estimation to enabling smarter, faster, and more adaptable decision-making across the full project lifecycle.

Registration is free, but required.

Spotlight on RP 26R-21:

Developing or Revising a Scheduling Specification

Join AACE for the latest RP Spotlight webinar: Spotlight on RP 26R-21: Developing or Revising a Scheduling Specification. The webinar will be held on 21 July at 11:00 AM (Eastern US).

This session features presenters: Rey Diaz, PE and John Orr, PSP FAACE and will be hosted by Janet Bradford, PSP.

Attendees will earn 0.1 CEUs. Registration is free, but required.

The State of Construction Scheduling 2025

Join AACE and the CEO of SmartPM, Michael Pink, for the free webinar: The State of Construction Scheduling 2025. The webinar will be held on 29 July at 12:00PM (Eastern US).

myAACE:

AACE's online community platform

myAACE is AACE’s online community platform, where members connect, collaborate, and share insights across all areas of cost engineering and project controls. Explore these top discussions and join the conversation:

* ‎Cost Estimating Community: Estimate Offer

* Decision & Risk Management Community: Portfolio Risk References

* Open Forum Community: Control of Time & Materials Contract Agreement

New Member Profile:

Sasa Kitanovic

Sasa Kitanovic tells us why he joined AACE: "I decided to join AACE based on recommendations regarding best practices, particularly those related to contractual obligations. Additionally, I wanted to become part of a large community of professionals from various practice areas."

Section Bulletin

Check out the latest updates from the Seattle Section in the Section Bulletin on AACE's Source.

Is your section missing? If so, submit updates to be included in the next Section Bulletin update!