Welcome!
The educational and networking opportunities ahead are limitless.
Should you choose to take advantage of the membership, here is what you'll need to know. The sooner you complete the application, the sooner it gets to us and you start receiving member benefits. There are several levels/classifications of membership which include:
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Estimator - shall have at least five (5) years experience as an Estimator in one
or more of the construction estimating disciplines. An Estimator member shall have the designation E. |
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Constructor - shall be an active construction professional experienced in one or
more of the construction disciplines with at least five (5) years
experience. A Constructor member shall
have the designation C. |
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Associate Member - shall be a member with less than five (5)
years experience as an Estimator or active construction professional in one or
more of the construction estimating disciplines. An Associate Member shall have the designation ASM. When the required five (5) years
experience has accumulated the Associate Member shall be eligible for the
classification of either Estimator or Constructor. |
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Affiliate Member - shall be employed in a construction related
field and shall have all the rights and privileges of the Society except they
shall not hold national office or vote except at the Chapter level or as a
Registered Delegate. An Affiliate
Member shall have the designation AF. |
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Student - shall be a full-time student actively pursuing a curriculum leading to a
degree or certificate in a construction related field. A student member shall not hold office or
vote in the Society but may in a Student Chapter if there is one, and pay dues
as provided for in Article III. Section 6.A.1. A student member shall have the designation S. |
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Certified Professional Estimator - Estimators, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, are eligible to enroll in the Certification Program to obtain CPE status. |
Classifications assigned by
the National Board of Trustees:
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Fellow Certified Professional Estimator - Shall be elected to Fellowship by the
Fellowship Committee with
the approval of the Board of Trustees.
A Fellow Member shall be a Certified Professional Estimator and shall
have been a member of the Society for a period of at least ten (10) years at
the time of nomination. The Fellow
Member shall be recognized for making an exceptional contribution to the
Society and the art of estimating.
Fellow Members shall not be required to pay dues and shall have the
designation FCPE. |
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Member Emeritus. Shall have been a member of the Society for at least ten (10)
years and working less than full time in the construction industry and shall
have reached the age of sixty (60) years.
The Member Emeritus classification shall be recommended by the member's
Chapter or the Board of Trustees, and be approved by the Board of
Trustees. A Member Emeritus shall
have the designation of ME. |
After your application and dues are received and processed at our administrative office, you will be sent a new member packet, which includes additional professional estimating information.
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You will receive ASPE's official publication - Estimating Today - monthly, which features Industry & Society
news and our member technical papers. |
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You can begin to use the "E" logo and
"Member of ASPE" as you see fit (contact the Society Business Office for logo files). |
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You will get a password so you can access the "member's only" area of our website. This will give you access to the technical papers section. |
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You can also take advantage of the money savings opportunities our members get through discounts on employment advertising and online courses in estimating. |
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Most members feel that they get thousands of dollars in value from their annual membership. |
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We look forward to seeing your name on the member list soon! Call anytime at (1-888-EST-MATE) or send an e
mail to: info@aspenational.org |
Industry Recognition & Career Enhancement
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National recognition of Certification Program for Certified Professional Estimators – Accredited by CESB. |
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Estimating Proficiency Exams |
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National, Regional, and Affiliated Estimating Academies |
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Leadership opportunities & training |
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Partnerships with other major industry associations & builders exchanges |
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Estimator forums website www.commercialestimators.com |
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Online Directory for members only |
Publications Discounted
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Craftsman Books discounted for ASPE members. See members only section. |
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Free subscription to Design Cost Data Magazine. www.dcd.com |
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Get Engineering News Report (ENR) save 40% off regular rate |
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Walker's Technical Books – 20% off. Call 800.458.3737 and mention your ASPE membership for discount |
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ASPE's Standard Estimating Practices Manual 7th Edition. More info |
Other Benefits
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ProEst Software, an official sponsor of ASPE, is pleased to offer all current ASPE members a free ProEst Estimating software and training Package - a benefit worth $1,340. ProEst Estimating Lite is an estimating and digital takeoff tool that allows estimators to perform quantity measurements using digital plans and a mouse. |
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ENR Smart Market Reports: 50% Discount! ENR Green Reports: Prices Drastically Lowered! |
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Special rate for ASPE members on the National Historic Building Cost Database from DCD Magazine |
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Discount on ConstructionWork.com Projects Search Service |
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Construction Estimating Institute (CEI) offers a 20% discount on curriculum materials and course fees for ASPE members. Log into members only section for details. |
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CPE Stamp & Seal Program. Must be a current ASPE member and CPE. |