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Winchester Road Project
Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.
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Professional services represent only a small percentage of the initial project cost; however, these services highly influence and affect the lifetime cost of the project. Studies show that selections based on qualifications result in higher quality and lower lifetime cost than selections based on price.
Price competition for professional services denies clients access to the most valuable assets professionals have to offer – creative technical knowledge and experience applied to develop functional, cost-effective solutions. It frequently limits the professional’s resources to undertake a detailed analysis of the problem and to search for innovative solutions. In the short run the owner may save a few dollars on design costs; however, this process may carry a huge price tag, including the often hidden cost to public health, safety and welfare.
QBS has been proven to result in higher quality and lower cost for well over 100 years, and is embodied in the Brook's Act - Public Law 92-582, reaffirmed by Public Law 100-464. QBS also fosters broad based competition, takes full advantage of the creativity and expertise of the selected professional, and provides the selected professional the opportunity to completely understand the owner's needs and objectives. |
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