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Notes from practice.
AACE conference papers and Recommended Practice contributions on planning, risk and project decisions. Explore the original sources below.
Conference papers & presentations
2024 / AACE PAPER · RISK-4356
Risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle
Enhancing Decision-Making Process through Probabilistic Schedule Analysis Across the Project Lifecycle. Presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2024, with David T. Hulett, Keith D. Hornbacher and Steve Uhl. The paper explores probabilistic schedule analysis as a decision-support tool throughout a project.
2023 / AACE PAPER · OWN-3987
Project management guidelines for owner companies
With Reza Shahran. Main Considerations for Design and Implementation of Project Management Guidelines for Owner Companies, presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2023.
2023 / AACE PAPER · DSAA-4109
A common language for cost engineering data
With Emily Smith. A Milestone in a Digital Transformation Journey: Implementation of ISO 19008 Taxonomy as Part of Chevron’s Cost Engineering Data Transformation. Presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2023.
2022 / AACE PAPER · RISK-3851
Continuous improvement through execution scenario planning
With Stephen Uhl. Continuous Improvement of the Project Plan by Effective Use of Execution Scenario Planning, presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2022. The paper explores alternative execution strategies, signposts and contingency plans for major project changes.
2022 / AACE PAPER · PS-3850
Building a better schedule through collaboration
Utilizing Agile Work Methods in the Schedule Development Process. Presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2022. The paper examines agile work methods and schedule metrics as practical ways to develop and improve a CPM schedule.
2020 / AACE PAPER · RISK-3492
Scenario planning for complex projects
With Micah J. Meads. Utilizing Scenario Planning on the Risk Assessment Exercise for High Complexity Projects, presented at AACE Conference & Expo (ConEx), 2020. The paper examines how alternative futures can broaden risk assessment and support more flexible project plans.
Recommended Practice contributions
Contributions to AACE guidance on estimating, scheduling, performance management and decision modeling. Full publications are provided by AACE and may require membership or purchase.
RP 125R-22
Developing Work Packages and Planning Packages in Support of Performance Management
Contributor · Revised July 21, 2025
RP 127R-23
Choosing Among Strategic Alternatives Using Branching Concepts in Decision Modeling
Contributor · Revised April 20, 2024
RP 129R-23
Linear Scheduling Methods (LSM)
Contributor · Revised May 16, 2023
RP 106R-19
Basis of Estimate – As Applied in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for the Process Industries
Contributor · Revised August 18, 2021
RP 109R-19
Schedule Change Management – As Applied in Construction
Contributor · Revised January 20, 2021
RP 105R-19
Estimate Requirements Document – As Applied in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for the Process Industries
Contributor · Revised October 11, 2019