SELECTING A CONSULTING ENGINEER

Three new factors relating to the selection of a consulting engineer are defined and related. Compatibility between engineers and clients requires a high degree of agreement on priorities and purposes. Judging the appropriate "level of effort" demands extensive two-way communication and common understandings, as well as good compatibility and mutual trust. Competitive bidding can undermine the professional relationship, and harm the client's interests.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Moore, W W
• Publication Date: 1986-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 224-229
• Serial:
  • Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
  • Volume: 112
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9380

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Consultants; Engineers; Guidelines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compatibility; Selecting
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458492
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE Paper 21002
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1986 12:00AM