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One of the reasons that governments have a hard time executing on large public works projects are the costs. Advocating for regulatory changes that reduce the
by gwright 10y ago
One of the reasons that governments have a hard time executing on large public works projects are the costs.
Advocating for regulatory changes that reduce the cost of public works projects (e.g. prevailing wage rules) would result in more of those projects actually being completed.
- ZenoArrow 10y agoSorry, I'm not sure what you're advocating for. Are you looking for ways to cut the pay of government contractors?
- gwright 10y agoI'm suggesting that we should look for ways to complete projects with less $$. That doesn't mean 'cutting pay', because that presumes you've already hired someone at a high pay rate. How about don't hire them at that high rate to start with? http://www.citylab.com/work/2014/04/7-reasons-us-infrastructure-projects-cost-way-more-they-should/8799/ http://www.citylab.com/work/2014/04/7-reasons-us-infrastruct...