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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of…
The Brooks Act of 1972
On October 27th, 1972, the Brooks Act was passed into law. This legislation was created to establish Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) as the required procurement method when seeking engineering and architectural related services for federal government projects.
Fifty years since its original passage, we still see the impact and benefits of QBS today. By making this selection process the law of the land, our government is able to lower spending costs, ensure the quality of our nation’s buildings, roadways, and facilities while maintaining the safety of the people that occupy and use them. The Brooks Act of ’72 serves as a shining example of Good Public Policy in action, promoting the general welfare of the citizens it protects and advancing our quest towards a More Perfect Union.
Jeb Brooks, Chairman of the JBF and son of the former Congressman, recently celebrated fifty years of The Brooks Act and QBS by speaking at the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference in Colorado Springs, CO. Click below to view the recording of his speech and listen to the podcast episode he recorded with “Engineering Influence” from the ACEC.
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