ASPE Message from the Executive Director

As we welcome the spring season, ASPE is “buzzing” with activity—award and scholarship applications are being evaluated, nominations for board leadership positions are being sought, regional and chapter membership meetings are underway, and ASPE programs are in full swing—all built around our value proposition: Learn. Certify. Join.

Learn. The next term for ASPE’s own Certificate in Construction Estimating (CiCE) program begins on July 10. The CiCE program is an outstanding online training resource comprised of six required courses focused on the core competencies of estimating. Applicable to both new and seasoned estimators, each course is a self-paced, eight-week, facilitator-led immersive learning experience. In addition to the CiCE program, our Estimating Academy offers hundreds of other on-demand presentations (including past Summit session recordings) on a broad range of estimating topics. Browse the course catalog online!

Certify. Have you tested your skills with our benchmark certification options: Associate Estimating Professional (AEP) and Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)? The AEP program is designed for new estimators (less than five years experience), while the CPE program is meant to test and validate the skills of more tenured professionals. Both programs provide recognition of your expertise as well as a competitive edge.

Join. Sweeping desert vistas and canyons, towering palm trees and cacti, southwestern culture and cuisine…just a few characteristics associated with the great state of Arizona. Let’s add a bit more to the visual: the beautiful Crowne Plaza–Chandler Golf Resort, reuniting with colleagues and friends, making new professional connections, and learning about the latest industry trends, technology, and business solutions from respected experts in the field. Hard to think of a reason not to attend Summit 2023 (September 21 – 23, Chandler, AZ). Early registration (think discount) ends on May 31, and a virtual attendance option is available. I am looking forward to getting to know the ASPE community at my first Summit as executive director. I hope to see you there!

Information about all ASPE has to offer can be found at www.aspenational.org. Please feel free to reach out anytime with your ideas and input— I’d love to hear from you.

Michael Norman, CPE

Leah Kay, CPE

Carlos Ramos, AEP

Mark Morris, CPE

Abran Gonzalez, CPE

Greg Seelhorst, AEP

Morteza Rastegari, CPE

Joseph Turner, AEP