The 2013 ASPE Convention & Estimating Academy will take place in Philadelphia, PA from July 17th–20th. The Annual Convention offers cost estimators the opportunity to expand their professional knowledge and network. The convention will feature several Construction Estimating focused programs and professional speakers exploring the most important issues facing the industry.

Convention Dates:  July 17-20, 2013 Where: Hyatt Regency Penn Landing Philadelphia, PA  Hotel Rates: The Hyatt Regency Penn Landing has agreed to adjust the to $185.00 per night. When calling in your reservation (402.592.6464), be sure to mention the your with ASPE for proper pricing. Online reservations, click here for the Hyatt Regency Reservations page. ASPE Room Block: The ASPE hotel room block is limited to convention registrants only. The registration list will be monitored in conjunction with the rooming list. The SBO will notify any member(s) that need to register, according to the room block list.		Get noticed by this influential audience.  Exhibiting and sponsoring at this event allows you to - Network during exhibition time Proudly showcase your products and/or services Strategically edge out your competition - The Annual Convention & Estimating Academy is about quality time with prospects Explore how to place your brand in front of construction estimators by reviewing our exhibition/sponsorship brochure and contact Tanya Graham for details at tanya@aspenational.org or (615) 316-9200 Don't help your competition with your absence - reserve your booth today!
CONVENTION RATES:

• Members:  $525 by May 31  |  $595 after May 31
• Non-members:  $600 by May 31  |  $670 after May 31

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

Charles Vander Kooi
Estimating for Success in a Tight Economy. Parts 1 & 2

Charles Vander Kooi wrote his first seminar over 25 years ago while on a plane to his very first speaking engagement. An instant success in front of an audience, he made an impact on people when he coupled  his true-life experiences as a professional estimator and contractor with stand up comedy and a little fire and brimstone. Since that first seminar, he has presented over 2,000 seminars and continues to average 80 programs a year in numerous industries around the world. One word of caution--if your name is Billy, or Bob, don't sit on the front row! He has been involved in the construction industry for over 4 decades as
an estimator and upper-management employee of companies as well as professional speaker and consultant. He has bid over a billion dollars in work over his career. As a private consultant, he has helped over 1,500 companies in their estimating/bidding systems and has lectured to over 200,000 people nationally and internationally. Constantly in demand, Mr. Vander Kooi speaks at an average of 80 trade Shows, conventions, and associations each year teaching his philosophy across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, England, and Australia. He consults with an average of 50 clients annually, assisting in and improving their performance. He has authored several books to the industry and his seminars are available on audio as well as video. In 2003 he created HardScape Magazine. For this Charles envisioned a new magazine to serve as resource providing a knowledge base for hardscape installation while also addressing the business needs of companies doing the installing. 

The 2012 ASPE Convention & Estimating Academy took place in Reno, Nevada at Silver Legacy Resort & Casino from July 11th through the 14th. Attendees recieved information on the latest skills, techniques, products and services in the construction industry.

Check out the pictures from this year's event! Click the picture below.