Validation Program

In the spring of 2011 a group of highly experienced consulting estimator members of the Consulting Estimator FORUM from across the United States came together to write an appropriate application to validate the best practices of a consulting estimating business.

Throughout 2011 and into 2012 they met via conference calls and face to face meetings to hammer out a validation program that will become an industry standard.

In addition these consulting estimators joined together to form a new association called the ‘Consulting Estimators Round Table’ with a goal to promote the work of the consulting estimator to the A/E/C community, create a viable validation program, set up a best practices manual, member benefits and a forum for further member to member communication.

Fee Structure for a Validated Firm

  • Application Fee: $150.00 (non-refundable)
  • Revalidation Application: $75.00 (non-refundable) – Every three years your firm will need to be revalidated.

For More Information

Dan Frondorf: Chair of the CERT Validation Committee dan@dgfrondorf.com
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No Short Cuts
The CERT Consultancy Validation has no short cuts and it will challenge many companies to raise their standards & best practices in order to truthfully answer questions.
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VCEF Symbol
Once your firm has applied and been validated by the CERT Validation committee you'll be entitled to use the symbol “VCEF” (Validated Consulting Estimating Firm) in your professional correspondence as you see fit.
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And Viola!
You will be in a fraternity of the industry’s best estimating consultancies.
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Apply for the Validation Program

The Validation application and peer to peer review is open to all CEFs [consulting estimating firms with a few restrictions] and the applicant will submit information in these areas:

Featured Testimonials

CERT Has Proved Invaluable:

"CERT has proved invaluable to us when we first began and has continued to provide a vast wealth of networking opportunities and independent practice knowledge. I recommend CERT to anyone just starting out as well as to well established firms.”


– Joshua Huck
Opportunities for Estimators:

"CERT provides opportunities that are not available anywhere else to the independent estimator; the shared ideas and resources are invaluable to my practice, and the brainpower to which the CERT provides access is the icing on the cake.”

– Daniel Frondorf
Help Your Business Grow:

"CERT expanded my firm's ability to offer clients efficient and accurate cost management services. I would recommend membership in CERT to any consulting estimator seeking to grow his or her practice.”

– Martyn Blundall

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