DeSantis Rebuilt A Hurricane-Destroyed Bridge In Three Days

[Ingomike]

seeing projects started that then sit for weeks at a time with NO work being done is ****-poor planning, plain and simple.

It feels like you are attributing this all to one company, it could be that company A did their part on time, company B also did their part on time, but to be the lowest bidder there was a gap between when the various parts were scheduled.

Also, a big hold up on many jobs is getting the utility companies to do their parts.

 

[actaeon277]

There are other costs to consider besides the actual cost of the construction. Lost income for businesses impacted, etc.. The "cheap, fast, good" rule applies... pick 2.

I don't think the bureaucrats scheduling things care about profit, unless it has something to do with them.

 

[Ingomike]

There are other costs to consider besides the actual cost of the construction. Lost income for businesses impacted, etc.. The "cheap, fast, good" rule applies... pick 2.

And government always goes for the cheapest…

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It feels like you are attributing this all to one company, it could be that company A did their part on time, company B also did their part on time, but to be the lowest bidder there was a gap between when the various parts were scheduled.

Also, a big hold up on many jobs is getting the utility companies to do their parts.

There's still no excuse for having roads torn up for months at a time with no work being done. None. A week or two? Okay, I'll buy that. The I-69 project has been a prime example of that.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I don't think the bureaucrats scheduling things care about profit, unless it has something to do with them.

True. But since they're supposed to represent the people, they should.

 

[actaeon277]

True. But since they're supposed to represent the people, they should.

tell me you didn't say that with a straight face.

bureaucrats represent NO ONE.
NO ONE.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

And government always goes for the cheapest…

So you can have it cheap and good, but it won't be fast. Or you can have it cheap and fast, but it won't be good, etc..

 

[DoggyDaddy]

tell me you didn't say that with a straight face.

bureaucrats represent NO ONE.
NO ONE.

I did have a straight face. But it's been a crazy week, so I just didn't have the energy to smile or laugh.

 

[JCSR]

Really getting things done!​

DeSantis to Newsmax: Florida Power 'Almost 100 Percent Restored​

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/ron-desantis-newsmax-florida/2022/10/07/id/1090954/

 

[Ingomike]

Really getting things done!​

DeSantis to Newsmax: Florida Power 'Almost 100 Percent Restored​

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/ron-desantis-newsmax-florida/2022/10/07/id/1090954/

On Thursday I saw a convoy of power trucks heading back north, presumably from assisting in Florida. So local must have it under control…

 

[Libertarian01]

That's just poor planning on the contractors' part IMHO. Estimate how long a job will take, concentrating only on that job. Bid another job to start immediately after that one is complete. Nobody needs to stop working to bid the next job. Lather, rinse, repeat.

It's not just the contractors. The government can also cause problems. I have a friend who is a project manager for the training of government workers all over the United States. Say California truly wants to upgrade their Medicaid software. The California dept overseeing that asks for bids. A company wins. Then the California legislature, for whatever reason, doesn't approve funding for the project, at least not for now. So the winning company is stuck in the lurch.

Or the state of Virginia wants training for a new program to deal with mental illness. They all agree. This time the Virginia legislature approves funding. However, the department overseeing the rollout drags their feet on what they want taught. When they finally do decide, they want it three (3) monthes sooner. This can be done - at a higher cost that was NOT approved. So there is now an internal fight in Virginia between the dept and the legislative committee(s) in charge. Guess how long that takes?

Or say someone in government doesn't cooperate very well on giving information they want to be trained. In dealing with another company you may be reluctant to go over their head but you can. Who do you go to in a government contract? And even if there is someone to go to how political does it then get?

Contracting with the "government" at any level can be a serious pain in the butt from what very little bit I have seen behind the scenes.

Regards,

Doug

 

[littletommy]

Joe and Kamala helped!

Joe drove the truck to deliver the materials, while kamala “entertained” over behind the porta cans.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Joe drove the truck to deliver the materials, while kamala “entertained” over behind the porta cans.

Oh be real. He cant control a bicycle, let alone a truck full of materials.

 

[radar8756]

From a Tweet

 

[JCSR]

Still saying temporary but it sure looks good.