Public Policy
The financial health of architecture businesses is essential to the future of the profession. Architects should advocate within the law for sound business practices and compensation that reflects the architect's value to society.

Supporting Position Statement:
27. QUALITY to QUALIFICATIONS.

EXISTING LANGUAGE:
The AIA supports public policies, requirements, and administrative procedures in public and private procurement processes that mandate the open selection of architects on the basis of qualifications and oppose hiring of architects on the basis of fees. Qualifications-based selection is essential to fostering quality design that serves public health and safety in the built environment.

PROPOSED NEW LANGUAGE  None

#27. QUALITY to QUALIFICATIONS	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
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Add language in support of QBS resulting in overall cost effectiveness or lower life cycle cost of projects.
This statement should be more explicit in basing selection solely on qualifications with fees only being negotiated with the firm that is selected based on qualifications.

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