The mandate of the Australian Cost Engineering Society (ACES) is to support professional development of the skills required to control time, money and change on major projects.

Our members have considerable experience in control of cost and time on all size projects but for some there is a particular focus on engineering construction projects of the $100 million plus range. The specialist project control skills applied on large and mega projects are also applied by our members to other types of projects such as building, maintenance, software and other highly technical projects.

We have common cause with a number of other professional groups such as Quantity Surveyors, Project Management, and aspects of Chartered Accounting. However we bring specialist hands-on skills for reliable control of complex and significant projects to deliver a defined scope within cost and time targets. Some of these project control skills are generally known as planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, contract management and change control. We bring an integrated and targeted approach to control of projects.

Explore the pages below to find out more about Engineers Australia and gain a better understanding of its governance, advocacy and many regional facets.

Engineers Australia is the largest and most diverse body of engineers in Australia. As Australia’s principal engineering association we serve and represent around 100,000 professionals at every level, across all fields of practice. We are committed to advancing engineering and the professional development of our members.

We are the trusted authority of a profession that shapes the lives of every Australian. With countless organisations, institutions and government agencies relying on our expertise to create, accredit and assess engineering programs and practitioners, our proven dedication to engineers and the Australian industry is unparalleled.

With a rich history and awards programs to highlight the dedication and accomplishments of engineers, we have created a legacy for all to take part in. And with diverse groups and thousands of events each year, we have created a unified forum for engineers like no other.

Explore the pages below to find out more about Engineers Australia and gain a better understanding of its governance, advocacy and many regional facets.

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of more than 83,000 people in more than 40 countries.

From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon PPM division empowers its clients to transform unstructured information into a smart digital asset to visualize, build and manage structures and facilities of all complexities, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the entire lifecycle.

Our software solutions transform unorganized data into intelligent, actionable information that enables the smarter design, construction, operation, and management of industrial projects, including: oil & gas, power generation, utilities, AEC building infrastructure, metals & mining, shipbuilding, pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer goods. Throughout the life cycle, we help connect field to office, EPCs with owner operators, and initial design through handover. EcoSys Enterprise Project Performance software is Hexagon’s project portfolio management, project controls and project management software all in one platform. EcoSys integrates key processes throughout the full lifecycle of projects and portfolios, delivering key insights and driving better business outcomes.

Prescience Technology is an award-winning consultancy, providing Project Management, Technology and Training services to support capital-intensive projects. We work collaboratively with clients to provide outstanding value every time.

For more than a decade we have helped deliver Australia’s largest capital projects. With vast experience in PMO transformation, we provide a comprehensive portfolio of project controls technology solutions.

Our reputation for implementing and supporting Oracle Primavera, Deltek Acumen, Basis and InEight is unrivalled, with each of these solutions clear market leaders to help complete your projects on time and within budget.

Founded in 1969, The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession.

It is an international not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to the advancement of project management excellence through professionalism. PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research.

PMI advance careers, improve organizational success and further mature the profession of project management through our globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities.

Given the global reach of PMI, members have the opportunity to join local chapters to network and share knowledge amongst other things.

PMI’s Melbourne Chapter serves the state of Victoria and was formed in 1995 and registered with the PMI on 1st January 1996. Chapter members are employed across all industries with a majority in the Information Technology, Telecommunications and Construction.

The Melbourne Chapter events are great forums for Project Management professionals to learn essential elements of succeeding in business and networking with other professionals.