Absolutely. This article speaks to the immense advantage of a 3 or 4 decade player in local markets / governments. Contracts with $200,000/day early completion

Absolutely. This article speaks to the immense advantage of a 3 or 4 decade player in local markets / governments. Contracts with $200,000/day early completion bonuses are not handed out to everyone. While they may be "hard bid" by dozens of contractors, preferential treatment is accorded to those with relationships. If you're that guy AND you landed the contract, your decision to raid manpower from other local players is as straightforward as they come.