Alternative Delivery Systems David A. Raymond President, ACEC The growing use of alternative delivery systems, such as Design-Build and CM-at-risk, poses compelling questions: How do we protect the engineer's inde- pendent judgment, opportunity for creativity, and fair payment? How do we adapt Qualifications-Based Selection QBS designed for the traditional Design-Bid- Build methodology to new delivery systems that mix design and construction? How does QBS apply to the engagement of sub-consultants on a Design-Build team? How do we respond to client interests in shedding risk to the engineer or inviting us to share other traditional owner responsibilities, such as arrangement of financing or payment from project returns? Engineering Shortage Jeff M. Daggett W&H Pacific The biggest challenge is recruiting and retaining good technical people who also Bothell, Wash. are capable of managing projects and clients. There is a shortage of qualified engi- Chairman-Elect, neers in the marketplace today and it will likely get worse over the next few years as 2005