Region 2 Northeast Symposium

March 26-27, 2026

University of Maryland, College Park

PSP Seminar

March 24-25

Ankura Office

Big news for cost, planning, and scheduling professionals — AACE’s 10th Annual Northeast Symposium is heading to the University of Maryland on March 26–27, 2026, and the full schedule of sessions is live. Join peers and industry leaders for two days of insights, best practices, and real-world takeaways you can use immediately.

Want to level up even more? Kick things off with the Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Prep Course, March 24–25, 2026, at Ankura’s Washington, DC office—the perfect warm-up before the symposium.

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New Recommended Practices

138R-25: Introduction to Life Cycle Cost Analysis

139R-25: Cost Estimate Classification System – As Applied in Decommissioning for the Offshore Petroleum Exploration and Production Industries

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AACE's Technical Board has released two new Recommended Practices (RPs).

138R-25: Introduction to Life Cycle Cost Analysis

This RP introduces life cycle cost analysis as a crucial tool for assessing the total cost of ownership of assets over their lifecycle. It will address the concept, purpose, methodologies, and application of life cycle cost analysis. It will also address life cycle cost estimating, which is a key step in the overall life cycle cost analysis process.

Contributors:

• Larry R. Dysert, CCP CEP DRMP FAACE Hon. Life (Primary Contributor)
• Sam Kitchin, PSP (Primary Contributor)
• Shoshanna C. Fraizinger, CCP FAACE
• John K. Hollmann, CCE CEP DRMP FAACE Hon. Life
• Dan Melamed, CCP EVP FAACE
• Tom Orr
• Amanjeet Singh

139R-25: Cost Estimate Classification System – As Applied in Decommissioning for the Offshore Petroleum Exploration and Production Industries

This recommended practice provides guidelines for applying the principles of estimate classification specifically to decommissioning for offshore petroleum exploration and production (E&P) industries. It supplements the generic cost estimate classification RP 17R-97 by providing:

• A section that further defines classification concepts as they apply to decommissioning in the offshore E&P industries.
• A chart that maps the extent and maturity of estimate input information (project definition deliverables) against the class of estimate.

Contributors:

• Cócis Alexandre dos Santos Balbino (Primary Contributor)
• Leonardo Muller, CCP PRMP PSP (Primary Contributor)
• Alberto Carlos Caldeira Costa Coelho
• Glauco Bezerra da Silva
• Martin R. Darley, CCP FAACE
• Dr. Elvis Hernandez-Perdomo
• John K. Hollmann, CCP CEP DRMP FAACE Hon. Life

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Free Webinar

Quantifying Uncertainty in the AI Infrastructure Boom

Earn 0.1 CEUs!

Join AACE and Lumivero on March 11 at 11:00 AM (Eastern US) for the webinar Quantifying Uncertainty in the AI Infrastructure Boom. This webinar will feature speaker Manuel Carmona, Risk and Decision Analysis Specialist, EdyTraining, Ltd.

From volatility in CAPEX-OPEX and energy prices to the rapid obsolescence of AI chips, data-center projects face unique financial risks—leading organizations to ask a critical question: How can multi-million-dollar AI infrastructure projects be evaluated amid extreme uncertainty? Join Manuel Carmona, Risk and Decision Analysis Specialist at EdyTraining, Ltd., to learn how Monte Carlo simulation can be used to model the probability of achieving a target Net Present Value (NPV) for a large-scale AI data-center investment, comparing alternative build-lease-operate strategies under uncertainty.

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

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Free Webinar

Governance, Risk, and Accountability: The Role of Modern Document Control in Capital Project Performance

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Join AACE and InEight on March 12 at 4:00 PM (Eastern US) for the webinar Governance, Risk,and Accountability: The Role of Modern Document Control in Capital Project Performance. This webinar will feature speakers Jason Lancelot, Senior Manager, Industry Solutions and Wes Horwood, Head of Sustaining Capital and Project Delivery, CS Energy and will be hosted by Lance Stephenson, CCP FAACE Hon. Life.

From volatility in CAPEX-OPEX and energy prices to the rapid obsolescence of AI chips, data-center projects face unique financial risks—leading organizations to ask a critical question: How can multi-million-dollar AI infrastructure projects be evaluated amid extreme uncertainty? Join Manuel Carmona, Risk and Decision Analysis Specialist at EdyTraining, Ltd., to learn how Monte Carlo simulation can be used to model the probability of achieving a target Net Present Value (NPV) for a large-scale AI data-center investment, comparing alternative build-lease-operate strategies under uncertainty.

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

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Free Webinar

Best Practices for Developing a Baseline CPM Schedule

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Join AACE and SmartPM on March 24 at 12:00 PM (Eastern US) for the webinar Best Practices for Developing a Baseline CPM Schedule. This webinar will feature speaker Michael Pink, CEO, SmartPM Technologies.

A credible baseline CPM schedule is the project team’s time-based plan for executing the work and a common reference for measuring and communicating performance. This webinar walks through a practical, construction-focused approach to developing a baseline schedule that is complete, logically consistent, and usable for project control. Attendees will learn how to structure activities and coding, develop realistic durations and sequencing with the project team, document key planning assumptions, and perform focused quality checks before submission. The session also explains how a stronger baseline supports clearer status reporting, better forecasting, and fewer avoidable disagreements during schedule review and acceptance.

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

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Free Webinar

Recommended Practice (RP) Spotlight: Free Webinar: Recommended Practice (RP) 139R 25: Cost Estimate Classification System - As Applied in Decommissioning for the Offshore Petroleum Exploration and Production Industries

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Join AACE on March 25 at 11:00 AM (Eastern US) for the latest Recommended Practice (RP) Spotlight on RP)39R 25: Cost Estimate Classification System - As Applied in Decommissioning for the Offshore Petroleum Exploration and Production Industries. This webinar

As a recommended practice (RP) of AACE International, the Cost Estimate Classification System provides guidelines for applying the general principles of estimate classification to project cost estimates (i.e., cost estimates that are used to evaluate, approve, and/or fund projects). The Cost Estimate Classification System maps the phases and stages of cost estimating together with a generic scope definition maturity and quality matrix, which can be applied across a wide variety of industries and scope content.

This recommended practice provides guidelines for applying the principles of estimate classification specifically to decommissioning for offshore petroleum exploration and production (E&P) industries. It supplements the generic cost estimate classification RP 17R-97 by providing:

• A section that further defines classification concepts as they apply to decommissioning in the offshore E&P industries.
• A chart that maps the extent and maturity of estimate input information (project definition deliverables) against the class of estimate.

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

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We truly value our members and getting to know them better. In the latest New Member spotlight article, Richard Long was asked what he likes most about being an AACE member:

"I appreciate the technical depth and the real-world perspective AACE brings. The best part is the community, learning from practitioners across industries, and having a place where cost, schedule, risk, and controls are treated as core disciplines, not afterthoughts."

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In the latest Women in Project Controls (WPC) feature article, Amie Forte McLaughlin was asked what her AACE experience has been like:

"Attending my first AACE Annual Conference in 2024 was transformative. To be surrounded by like-minded professionals who share the same passion felt like home. I learned that the project challenges I face are universal — and hearing solutions from others gave me fresh perspectives to bring back to my teams.

Beyond conferences, AACE has provided me with a library of Recommended Practices, webinars, and a mentorship program, all of which have been invaluable. For example, when tackling cost integration in a schedule, I was able to reach out to AACE for mentorship guidance. That kind of support is what makes AACE so impactful. Seeing how AACE is the gold standard for best industry practices for project controls, it seems someone whose career relates to project controls would be remiss to not get involved with AACE in some capacity."

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Join AACE's Transit Forum on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 AM (Eastern US) as they discuss Estimating Challenges in Transit Projects. The Trasit Forum connects practitioners supporting transit and transportation infrastructure. With a focus on capital programs, modernization efforts, and long-range project planning, this community fosters discussion, resource sharing, and problem-solving tailored to the unique pressures and public-facing challenges of the transit sector.

This event is free of charge for members only.

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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:

• Open Forum: Integrating Estimate Plans and Basis Documents for Higher-Quality (and faster) Cost Estimates
• Open Forum: QRA Approach for Two Interdependent Projects [Risk]
• Planning & Scheduling: Correct Procedure for Data Date Handling During Monthly P6 Schedule Updates

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AACE Bulletin

Section Updates!

Updates are given from the following sections:

• Nigeria
• Great Lakes
• New Jersey
• Metro New York

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