Catawba Valley (Charlotte, NC) Section
AACE International
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
Promoting the Planning and Management of Cost and Schedules
· cost engineering · estimating
· planning and scheduling · project management
Welcome to the Catawba Valley (Charlotte, North Carolina) Section of AACE International, the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering through total cost management, serving the Charlotte, Hickory, and Statesville areas of North Carolina and adjacent Rock Hill, South Carolina.
TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA
The Catawba Valley (Charlotte, NC) Section offers a diverse program of technical meetings and symposia for engineering and cost management professionals in construction, manufacturing, education, and government.
Technical programs offered by the Catawba Valley (Charlotte, NC) Section of AACE International have
been approved by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
for PDH license renewal credits.
Regular monthly dinner meetings of the Catawba Valley (Charlotte, NC) Section are held in Charlotte, NC, September through May. Most meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Most meetings are held at CH2M HILL - Lockwood Greene, 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite 304, Charlotte, NC 28226. For membership information, meeting reservations and to verify meeting dates and locations, contact Bob McCully or Don Johnson.
The Catawba Valley Section was recognized at the 2007 AACE International Annual Meeting in Nashville and also at the 2006 & 2005 Annual Meetings for excellent performance.
The 2007-2008 meeting schedule and topics is:
September 11, 2007 - Arbitration - Speaker: Jim Cotton. Click here to download the September newsletter.
October 9, 2007 - Estimating & Project Controls Role in Dispute Resolution & Litigation - Speaker: Donald McDonald, Fluor E & C. Click here to download the October newsletter.
November 13, 2007 - The Villages at Red Bridge Golf & Country Club - Speaker: Joe Rubin, Phoenix Dominion Group. Click here to download the November newsletter.
December 11, 2007 - Capital Cost Estimating: Why do we do it and what are the risks? - Speaker: Dr. Kenneth K. Humphreys, PE CCE, Consulting Engineer. Click here to download the December newsletter.
January 8, 2008 - Richardson Construction Estimating Standards and Cost Locatrion Factors - Speaker: Bill Bragan, Cost Data On Line, Inc. Click here to download the January newsletter.
February 12, 2008 - Engineering Ethics - Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Humphreys, PE CCE, Consulting Engineer. Click here to download the February newsletter.
March 11, 2008 - Cliffside Power Project - Speaker: Harry Lancaster III, Duke Energy. Click here to download the March newsletter.
April 8, 2008 - Owners-Make your Guaranteed maximum Price Contract Work Effectively - Speaker: Doug Creech, CCC, Carolinas Healthcare System. Click here to download the April newsletter.
May 9, 2008 - Social night at Sullivan's Reataurant
June 21, 2008 - Board planning meeting for 2008-09
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA
All technical programs sponsored by the Catawba Valley (Charlotte, NC) Section of AACE International qualify for PDH credit for Professional Engineering license renewal in North Carolina and also for recertification as a Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Cost Consultant. For information on the AACE International certification programs, contact
AACE International at 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 26501, USA or call 1-800-858-COST (US) or 1-304-296-8444 (other countries)
Catawba Valley Section Officers and Directors
Catawba Valley Section 2008-2009 Board of Directors
Front Row, L to R:
Past President - Doug Creech, Carolinas HealthCare System
President - Don Johnson,, Fluor Power Group
Vice President - Shirley Harris, CH2M Hill
Treasurer - Vince Pratt, Zapata Engineering
Past Regional Representative - Ken Humphreys, Consulting Engineer
Back Row, L to R:
Past Secretary - Bob McCully, Day & Zimmerman
Secretary - Roy Luo, CH2M Hill
AACE International Region 3 Director - Mike Pritchett, Faithful + Gould
Membership Director - Connley St. Laurent, Consultant
CONTACT AACE INTERNATIONAL TOLL FREE!
For information about AACE International membership, publications, or certification,
you may call AACE
Headquarters toll free. The telephone number is 1-800-858-COST [2678]. The AACE E-
mail address is info@aacei.org.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN AACE?
Are you an AACE member? If not, consider the following reasons for becoming a
member of
AACE International, your professional association:
1. To Learn. AACE International provides many learning opportunities. Publications and
technical
sessions are available covering almost all aspects of your job.
2. To Meet. The opportunity to meet fellow cost professionals can be the most rewarding
part of
AACE activity. Discussing common problems with others can be very beneficial to both
you and
your employer.
3. To Grow. AACE membership can increase your self esteem and stimulate personal
growth just
as an investment can produce monetary growth. Commitment and "interest rate" are key
factors
in personal growth and development. Becoming certified and keeping your certification
valid are
specific examples of personal growth aided by AACE activity.
4. To Improve. Enhanced knowledge, skills, and abilities are almost certain to be the
result of
active AACE involvement. Such improvement can be reflected by greater interpersonal
skills, a
higher salary, and expanded job opportunities.
5. To Share. AACE membership is not a one-way street. Being able to share your ownexperiences and to help a friend solve a problem you have previously faced and solved
can
provide very high levels of personal reward and satisfaction.
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The advantages of AACE International membership far outweigh the reasons for not joining.
Invest in yourself now or later you may regret it.
For membership information, call 1-800-858-COST or send an e-mail message to AACE
at info@aacei.org.
AACE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AACE International has a competitive Scholarship program that annually awards Scholarships of $500 to $4000 to students in engineering and/or construction related curricula. Grants are based upon academic performance, extracurricular activities, and an essay. Any student who will be a junior, senior, or graduate student next academic year (2003-04) is eligible. Students attending college or having their primary residence in western North Carolina may contact Richard Cathey for more information.
We are pleased to announce that Edrin Rouse who was nominated for a scholarship by the Catawba Valley Section is the winner of an AACE $2500 scholarship for the 2007-08 academic year. The Catawba Valley Section has also awarded Edrin a $1000 scholarship bringing the total award to $3500. Edrin recently received a bachelor's degree in Management of Engineering & Technology from the Northcentral University in
Greensboro, North Carolina and is beginning graduate study. Edrin's photo appears on the left.
LINKS TO AACE INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER COST ENGINEERING ASSOCIATIONS