Letters.

The article presents letters to the editor commenting on issues related to construction contracts. The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) is suing the state of Pennsylvania over their use of "best value" contract awards for projects with a value of over $5 million. If ABC spent more time and money trying to make their members better contractors, then maybe they wouldn't feel so threatened when their only bastion of safety--the low bid--is challenged by owners who want more value for their construction dollar. One letter to the editor appreciates the editorial, "Emergency Housing Can Be Tough As Steel," published in the journal "Engineering News-Record."