acknowledgements
This publication was written as a collaborative effort of the Office of the Chief Architect (OCA)
of GSA's Public Buildings Service cost experts, regional PBS cost experts, and the consulting
firm Faithful and Gould, a cost management consultant (formerly Hanscomb, Faithful and Gould).
Special thanks are due to Les Shepherd, AIA, Acting GSA Chief Architect, and David Eakin, PE,
former Chief Engineer, who provided their management support in the development and publication
of this document.
The following individuals contributed their knowledge and expertise in writing and editing this
document:
gsa national office, office of the chief architect
Charles Matta, Director
Gregory Segal
Curt Smith
Center for Construction Excellence and Project Management
Donald C. Cobb
Center for Border Stations Programs
Steven J. McGibney
gsa regional experts
Lori J. Anderson
Region 1
Anna Raykis
Region 2
Anthony R. Dell'Arciprete
Region 3
William H. Hunt
Region 4
Stephen R. Wallace
Region 5
Kevin W. Livingston
Region 6
Elbert E Godwin
Region 7
Faramarz M. Jafarzadeh
Region 8
Frederick L. Jang
Region 9
Sonny Neumiller
Region 10
Gene M. Ransom
Region 11
consultantfaithful & gould (formerly hanscomb, faithful & gould)
Tom Wiggins
Senior Associate
Scott W. Cullen
Vice President
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