From the Executive Director

Please be assured that the leadership, volunteers, and staff are committed to this goal.

There is still much work to be done on the plans and priorities for ASPE in 2024 and beyond and a full report will be presented during the “State of the Society” session at Summit 2023 (September 21 – 23, Chandler, AZ), so stay tuned.

It’s summertime! I hope you are all enjoying the season with family and friends.

The ASPE Governance Committee gathered this past spring in Chicago for a strategic planning session that was expertly facilitated by former ASPE industry director Ujjval Vyas (Alberti Group, LLC). While the group brainstormed, analyzed, and debated numerous concepts and ideas, one main theme kept recurring: estimators are essential to the success of every construction project. Period. While this concept is widely recognized by those in the field, it is not necessarily shared by the broader construction industry, general contractors, and owners.

This is where ASPE comes in. As an organization, ASPE must continue (and step up) its efforts to advocate for, promote, and elevate the value of the estimator and estimating profession. The organization is built on a solid foundation that combines professional education, standard-setting certification testing, and the collective wisdom of thousands of professionals. Our challenge is to improve and evolve our programs and services while spreading the ASPE gospel far and wide.

Speaking of Summit 2023, are you registered to attend? If not, there is still time! Plan to join your industry colleagues at the Crowne Plaza-Chandler Golf Resort to reunite with old friends, make new professional connections, and learn about the latest industry trends, technology, and business solutions from respected experts in the field.

Finally, the Board of Directors election will occur between July 10th and July 21st. If you have not received it already, you will receive an email that contains information about the candidates and the link for you to cast your ballot. Please take the time to vote!

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.