ACCE Turns 50!
Founded in 1974, ACCE has been in partnership with Academia and Industry for the sole purpose of promoting, supporting, and accrediting/certifying quality construction education programs
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ACCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Oregon State University was founded more than 150 years ago as a land grant institution, building on the idea that everybody deserves an extraordinary education that’s attainable and accessible.
The beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art campus is located in one of America’s best college towns.READ MORE
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Bill Good is a notable professional within the roofing and construction education sectors, recognized for his unwavering commitment to enhancing industry standards and promoting educational excellence. READ MORE
10 Reasons A Career in Construction is a Smart Move in 2025 and Beyond
The good news for 2025 is that the slow but sure recovery that began in 2021-22, is still happening today. While the turnaround has been steady, it is a slow process. At ACCE, we think that not only has our industry seen recovery and is on the rise with a bright future, there are other reasons to choose construction as a career path. READ MORE
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Mission and Purpose
The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs.
The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are:
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Promote and improve construction education and research at the post secondary level
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Engage in accrediting construction education programs offered by colleges and universities
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Maintain procedures consistent with policies and procedures established by other accreditation agencies to which the corporation may belong
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Publish current information concerning criteria and procedures adopted by the corporation for accrediting
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Report the results of its activities
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List the colleges and universities which have or are seeking accredited programs of study in construction
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Review at regular intervals the criteria which the corporation has adopted to evaluate programs in construction education
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Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes and conduct the business of the corporation as authorized by law.
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Industry Partners
The Dupree Construction Education Fund awards an annual scholarship up to $5,000 for a candidate pursuing an advanced degree in construction management with a desire to teach in an ACCE accredited construction management program. Applicants must have been accepted in an advanced degree program in construction management in an institution with an ACCE accredited undergraduate program.
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