07-27-2009, 04:19 PM
In my home state, the winning general contractor often puts some of the new work out for bid. The losing contractors then bid as sub-contactors on some phases of the new work. It looks as though they take turns being the general contractor on each ten mile stretch of new highway.
Different companies have different strengths. Building bridges along the coast is different but just as expensive as miles of new pavement. The winning general C. may keep what they know best and bid out what they can't do as easily. Some of the experienced dirt or paving workers from one company may also follow the work to the next employer.
Different companies have different strengths. Building bridges along the coast is different but just as expensive as miles of new pavement. The winning general C. may keep what they know best and bid out what they can't do as easily. Some of the experienced dirt or paving workers from one company may also follow the work to the next employer.