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ACEC of Kansas has a new partnership effort underway
between our association, ACEC of Missouri, and the Kansas City metro chapter
of APWA. The first meeting of this group was held earlier this month. It
was decided that the group would seek input from the members of the
respective associations to gauge what priority to give topics reviewed by
the committee.
To that end, ACEC of Kansas leadership would like to ask
for your help by asking for input on the following topics:
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Selection process – true QBS
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Risk allocation in design & construction
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Quality in delivery of services
(completeness & constructability)
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Owner and engineer model agreement
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Maintaining contract schedules
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Improving utility coordination
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Ensure continuous and effective
communication
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Enhancing trust between public officials and
consultants
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Recognizing excellence in performance
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Model construction documents, e.g. design
stds, material stds, bid docs, etc
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Promote quality through continuous process
improvement
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Ethics and business practices
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Development of database for special
provisions, e.g. aesthetics, retaining walls, etc
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Continuity in project management
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Training & education
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Model design criteria
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Addressing new state and federal regulations
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Finding the greatest efficiency and cost
effectiveness in engineering designs
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Retainage
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Electronic invoicing and payment
Please indicate your top three priorities by
selecting the category in the appropriate boxes below:
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