Objective
 

To develop and share knowledge in the fields of Cost Engineering and Value Management. 

DACE fulfils its objective by bringing professionals together, for example through networking meetings, various events and activities organised by the different Special Interest Groups. Knowledge is shared when professionals from the field meet and exchange ideas.

By encouraging knowledge sharing and building a strong network, DACE contributes to the continuous professional development of the field. DACE achieves this by:

• maintaining an up-to-date and applicable body of knowledge;
• developing and sharing high-quality knowledge through publications, education and courses;
• facilitating an active network through SIGs, seminars and meetings;
• promoting collaboration between industry and academia;
• eengaging young professionals and supporting their development.

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Target audience

• Cost Engineers analyse, estimate, plan and monitor the costs of assets, with a focus on investment projects. They seek the optimal balance between cost, quality and time.
• Value managers use function analysis and creative techniques to identify opportunities for improving value, which usually results in cost reductions while maintaining or improving quality.

Activities

Knowledge development and knowledge transfer are achieved by combining networking meetings with mini-conferences featuring speakers from the field, through Special Interest Groups where professionals with a particular focus or interest discuss and develop knowledge, and by offering professional courses and training programmes to its participants, enabling them to obtain certifications.

• DACE organises various certified courses for both Cost Engineers and Value Engineers.

• DACE offers a Cost Engineering training programme leading to the Certified Cost Engineer qualification (ICEC certified), covering the different aspects of the field.

• DACE organiseert een certified Professional in Value Management (PVM) en een Trainer in Value Management (TVM).

In addition, DACE organises or co-organises other courses and workshops in the fields of Cost Engineering and Value Management.

For more information about DACE's training programmes, visit our Training and Education page.

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Organisation

The organisation of Stichting DACE consists of a Board, chairs of the Special Interest Groups and the DACE Office.

Board

• The Board is responsible for the foundation's policies and governance.
• The chairs of the Special Interest Groups organise and lead the Special Interest Groups.
• The DACE Office, headed by a Director, provides day-to-day support to both the Board and the SIG chairs and acts as the link in communications between participants and the Board/SIG chairs.