How and why would you select a consulting engineering firm? This presentation look sat some important details to consider.

1. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm

2. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
Why Would You Hire a Consulting
Engineering Firm?
Your In-house Staffing is Insufficient
You Require Additional Expertise
A Firm Can Provide a Full Range of Services

3. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
Why Would You Hire a Consulting
Engineering Firm?
Your In-house Staffing is Insufficient
You Require Additional Expertise
A Firm Can Provide a Full Range of Services

4. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
Why Would You Hire a Consulting
Engineering Firm?
Your In-house Staffing is Insufficient
You Require Additional Expertise
A Firm Can Provide a Full Range of Services

5. The How’s and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
Why Would You Hire a Consulting
Engineering Firm?
Your In-house Staffing is Insufficient
You Require Additional Expertise
A Firm Can Provide a Full Range of Services

6. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
How to Choose an Engineering
Firm
Qualifications, Qualifications, Qualifications!
References
Documentation

7. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
How to Choose an Engineering
Firm
Qualifications, Qualifications, Qualifications!
Does the firm have experience in projects that are
similar to your project? Consider project size and
industry.
Are Professional Engineers available to produce
stamped drawings?
Can the firm identify and introduce key team members
that will be used to staff your project?
What is the personality of the firm? How will they work
with your team? Is there a strong service orientation
within the firm?

8. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
How to Choose an Engineering
Firm
References
Can the firm provide names and telephone numbers of
potential references? Ideally, several references will
be available.
Are the provided references relevant to your project?
Would the reference use the engineering firm again?

9. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
How to Choose an Engineering
Firm
Documentation
Can the firm provide an insurance certificate with the
necessary requirements specified by your company /
project?
Ask for updated safety records. AT minimum this should
include an OSHA Form 300A.
Does the firm have documented procedures and/or a
quality policy?
Ask for an Organizational Chart. This will give you an
idea of the depth of expertise and organization the
firm under consideration.

10. The Hows and Whys of
Selecting a Consulting Engineering
Firm
Additional Information
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