Governing Association & Source

American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

Description

The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) has been certifying construction estimators for over thirty years, since 1976. The program is well tested.

ASPE certified estimators work at hundreds of construction companies, architectural and consulting firms across the United States and Internationally.

While there are other certification programs in the construction industry, the ASPE program is the only one that tests the construction estimator’s construction knowledge and estimating skills.

The reason the industry holds the ASPE Certification and designation “CPE” in such high regard is simply because it is not for the inexperienced estimator. The minimum experience required is 5 years as an estimator.

Requirements

The ASPE certification process requires the candidate:
To write a 2500 word technical paper in addition to taking two examinations.
The first exam is a General Knowledge Exam (GEK) consisting of over 500 questions across a broad variety of construction topics, including AIA documents such as the Instruction for Bidders and the AIA 201 Contract Between the Owner and Contractor. The candidate has only four hours in which to complete this test.

Additionally, each candidate must take a Discipline Specific Test (DST). These exams are a test of the candidate’s specific area of expertise.

Fees

$400 MEMBERS $650 NON MEMBERS

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