In the short term they provide a quality installation at minimum cost by eliminating doubts that often lead to contingency bidding. They also eliminate possible disagreements and misinterpretations that can create costly revisions, add-ons and change orders as the project progresses. In the long term the lower operating and maintenance costs, greater survival rate and better condition of plant material, plus increased water conservation over the life of the system are important factors in the success of the project. P rofessional Irrigation Consultants perform impartially in the best interest of the Client since they have no proprietary interest in the products they specify. Because their income is derived solely from professional fees, Professional Irrigation Consultants have no conflicts of interest when designing and specifying an irrigation project.
T here are literally thousands of irrigation products currently on the market.
Only someone completely familiar with that market is in a position to make intelligent choices for the project at hand. The Client must be protected from purchasing sub-standard materials that will not perform satisfactorily over the long haul as well as expensive materials that may be too sophisticated for the project at hand and thus a waste of money. The Professional Irrigation Consultant can guide the Client through this confusing market place. W hen time and money have been committed to the design and installation of an irrigation project, it is prudent to invest sufficient funds to provide field observations by the design Consultant. This can prevent loss of control over the project during installation.