Foreword The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standing Committee on Quality (SCoQ) Partnering Subcommittee is made up of members from various state Departments of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. These members are@ or have been@ part of partnering processes in their respective states for many years. They have led the charge while in some instances revitalizing the partnenng effort. The subcommittee's vision is to have partnering practices used nationwide in all facets of work to enhance communication and business relationships.