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Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 17, 2014
Lisa Herrmann
Director of Communications
College of Architecture
404-385-0693
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School of Building Construction Assistant Professor Baabak Ashuri Obtains AACE Designation
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Baabak AshuriBaabak Ashuri, assistant professor of building construction and director of the Economics of the Sustainable Build Environment (ESBE) laboratory, has earned the Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation from AACE International. This prominent designation recognizes Ashuri’s knowledge and experience in the building construction industry.
AACE offers independent, accredited certifications to experienced and qualified professionals. AACE certificate holders have demonstrated their knowledge and experiences by successfully passing a rigorous examination process.
Ashuri’s current research focuses on the identification and evaluation of flexible technologies and systems for sustainable buildings, enhancing the value of healthcare facilities by incorporating flexible features, and developing real option models for the financial assessment of PPP highway projects under traffic uncertainty. He specializes in economic decision analysis, strategic risk management, and project finance. With this designation, he joins an elite group of AACE certified professionals. Over 3,000 individuals hold certifications with AACE.
Individuals can now easily locate AACE-certified professionals across the globe via AACE’s website, which allows for the user to search for AACE-certified professionals by name, city, state/province, country, or by AACE certification designation.
About AACE International
Since 1956, AACE International has been the leading-edge professional society for project managers, cost estimators, cost engineers, schedulers, and project controls specialists. AACE is the largest organization serving the entire spectrum of project management professionals. AACE is industry independent, and has members in 80 countries. AACE International: The Authority for Total Cost Management. For additional information on AACE International, please visit www.aacei.org or contact AACE International Headquarters at +1.304.2968444.
