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Monday, 30 October 2006 00:00

Competing On Value
Interview with Steve MuncyHost: Ted Garrison


Subcontractors are squeezed between a competitive marketplace and a shortage of skilled workers. The only ways they can compete is based on value, whether dealing with their client or employees. Listen to Steve Muncy, President of the American Fire Sprinkler Association, explain how subcontractors can compete based on value.
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Monday, 23 October 2006 00:00

Dealing With Industry Change
Interview with Ron Black      Host: Ted Garrison


Today’s contractor is constantly hammered by change. This means they need to have an effective process or strategic direction to deal with this constant change. Listen to Ron Black, founder of The Mentor Group, and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management and Microsoft Project 2003 explain how your company can prepare for the challenges facing your business.
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Friday, 20 October 2006 00:00

The Benefits Of Women In Construction
Interview with Dede HughesHost: Ted Garrison


With critical shortages of quality workers in both skilled trades and management, the construction industry needs to take a more diverse perspective in seeking able body workers and managers. Dede Hughes, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Women in Construction, explains why women are a valuable resource that should be embraced and what NAWIC is doing to improve the construction industry.
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Monday, 09 October 2006 00:00

How CEO’s View The Labor Shortage
Interview with Mark CassoHost: Ted Garrison


Mark Casso provides insight into how leading CEO's in construction view the labor shortage in the industry. Topics include immigration and other critical aspects of the problem. Listen as Mark, President of the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), explains how he and leading CEO address these issues.
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Monday, 02 October 2006 00:00

What Can We Learn From Contractors
In Canada
Interview with Michael AtkinsonHost: Ted Garrison


Michael Atkinson provides insight into the conditions of the construction industry from a Canadian perspective. Canada faces many of the same challenges that U.S. contractors face. Listen how Michael, President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), explains how he and the association are addressing these issues.
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Monday, 25 September 2006 00:00

"Best Value" Contracting Strategy
Interview with Dr. Dean KashiwagiHost: Ted Garrison


Dr. Dean Kashiwagi explains that Best Value is about improving the contractor's efficiency. This is a critical concept, because this is the only way contractors can improve performance on a sustainable basis for the owner and themselves. Listen as Dean, Director of the Performance Based Studies Research Group, explains how managing risk and measuring performance will improve the contractor's performance.
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