These range from two-hour single topic meetings to seminars two days long covering a variety of construction and estimating topics. Our annual convention provides two days of presentations by nationally known speakers in the construction industry. ASPE s Technical Documents Committee prepares a book for each convention attendee that contains papers submitted by the speakers at these educational sessions. Higher Education ASPE members are involved in teaching, sponsoring, and providing input for estimating courses in certificate, bachelors degree, and masters degree programs at schools, colleges, and universities throughout the nation. In addition, the Society provides a scholarship fund to encourage young people to seek an education in construction-related fields.
Many chapters also make scholarships available to students.
ASPE members believe that the adherence to ethical business practices will result in greater success in the long run. ASPE has developed a code of ethics to guide members in their dealings with others. Ethical practices are discussed at local chapter and regional meetings, in newsletters and magazines, and at our annual convention. An ASPE representative recently appeared on a PBS broadcast that focused on business ethics. A primary ASPE goal is to define and publish estimating standards that, when properly employed, will produce reliable estimates in a uniformly recognizable format.