Comments for Miller Clapperton Blog http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog Miller Clapperton - thoughts, discussion, and news Wed, 16 May 2012 19:47:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Paying for Diversity? by Dave Allen http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308&cpage=1#comment-37742 Dave Allen Wed, 16 May 2012 19:47:09 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308#comment-37742 Very well said, Scott! More absolute, "politically correct" waste of tax payers' money! Very well said, Scott! More absolute, “politically correct” waste of tax payers’ money!

]]> Comment on Paying for Diversity? by Rick Green http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308&cpage=1#comment-37741 Rick Green Wed, 16 May 2012 19:28:25 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308#comment-37741 I once worked for a female owned glass & glazing company, really husband and wife who set the company up 51% and 49% to qualify as a WBE. I was PM on a library project and our bid was $1.1 million and another qualified competitor was $800,000. We were awarded the project solely on WBE requirements. It meant more work for me and was good for our company, but I was PISSED thinking this happens everywhere. How much are we (tax payers) over paying for equality. Qualified is qualified regardless of your sex, race or even religion. There will be true equality in this country only when quota's of any kind are eliminated. I once worked for a female owned glass & glazing company, really husband and wife who set the company up 51% and 49% to qualify as a WBE. I was PM on a library project and our bid was $1.1 million and another qualified competitor was $800,000. We were awarded the project solely on WBE requirements. It meant more work for me and was good for our company, but I was PISSED thinking this happens everywhere. How much are we (tax payers) over paying for equality. Qualified is qualified regardless of your sex, race or even religion. There will be true equality in this country only when quota’s of any kind are eliminated.

]]> Comment on Paying for Diversity? by Dave Clapperton http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308&cpage=1#comment-37740 Dave Clapperton Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:20 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1308#comment-37740 I heard on the radio this morning from a local/syndicated talk show host who was riled-up about the claim that the new International Terminal "came in under budget and on time" that the original construction budget was $640 million and was to be completed and 'open for business' by the end of 2006. I have not vetted this claim, but it sure makes one wonder ... "Where is the truth when claims come from local(or national) politicians whose statements are generally made to make themselves look successful?" As usual, the tax-paying public, if they even care, are left to scramble through all of the misinformation in order to determine if or how their hard-earned tax dollars are being wasted! I heard on the radio this morning from a local/syndicated talk show host who was riled-up about the claim that the new International Terminal “came in under budget and on time” that the original construction budget was $640 million and was to be completed and ‘open for business’ by the end of 2006. I have not vetted this claim, but it sure makes one wonder … “Where is the truth when claims come from local(or national) politicians whose statements are generally made to make themselves look successful?” As usual, the tax-paying public, if they even care, are left to scramble through all of the misinformation in order to determine if or how their hard-earned tax dollars are being wasted!

]]> Comment on A “Can’t Miss Strategy” for the 2012 Presidential Election by Stephen Schroeder Sr http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1272&cpage=1#comment-37681 Stephen Schroeder Sr Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:50:16 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1272#comment-37681 Thank You for the Alan Greenspan words, I wish he was still in his old job. Also you have my vote for the 28th amendment, but do you think any of them have the guts to want to leave Washington with out a fight. Thank You for all the good work that you do....Sincerely / SDSsr Thank You for the Alan Greenspan words, I wish he was still in his old job. Also you have my vote for the 28th amendment, but do you think any of them have the guts to want to leave Washington with out a fight. Thank You for all the good work that you do….Sincerely / SDSsr

]]> Comment on Irrational Exuberance by Bob Taylor http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1276&cpage=1#comment-37679 Bob Taylor Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:54 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1276#comment-37679 As one who got caught up in the exuberance and is now rebuilding I understand your point only too well! As one who got caught up in the exuberance and is now rebuilding I understand your point only too well!

]]> Comment on I See Signs That It May Become Safe to Dream Again by Bob Taylor http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1217&cpage=1#comment-37172 Bob Taylor Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:13:13 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1217#comment-37172 Great article Ted. I hear a lot of positive news about the economy, but the commercial construction industry has a way to go before we are back to normal. Hope it's soon!! Great article Ted. I hear a lot of positive news about the economy, but the commercial construction industry has a way to go before we are back to normal. Hope it’s soon!!

]]> Comment on You Never Get More Than What You Pay For by Bill Enderle http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1196&cpage=1#comment-36559 Bill Enderle Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:13:48 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1196#comment-36559 The GC and the owner can't complain because they went for the cheap instead of the proper. The system for selecting subs and products is broken. Taking the low bid without proper scope review, inspecton of prior work, credit references and those other items that make a sub responsible. Not only is a sloppy job but it probably leaks. Then there will be lawyers working on that issue. The GC and the owner can’t complain because they went for the cheap instead of the proper. The system for selecting subs and products is broken. Taking the low bid without proper scope review, inspecton of prior work, credit references and those other items that make a sub responsible.

Not only is a sloppy job but it probably leaks. Then there will be lawyers working on that issue.

]]> Comment on You Never Get More Than What You Pay For by Joseph A. Garcia, AIA http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1196&cpage=1#comment-36558 Joseph A. Garcia, AIA Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:18:35 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1196#comment-36558 Is the installer/fabricator still the architect's favorite? Is the installer/fabricator still the architect’s favorite?

]]> Comment on Eat More Chicken by Bob Taylor http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1169&cpage=1#comment-36303 Bob Taylor Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:53:25 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1169#comment-36303 I agree 100% Scott. Chick-fil-A is my ONLY fast food choice. I agree 100% Scott. Chick-fil-A is my ONLY fast food choice.

]]> Comment on H. H. Robertson – The Heritage of an Entire Industry by Sid Peterson http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1176&cpage=1#comment-35829 Sid Peterson Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:57:05 +0000 http://www.millerclapperton.com/blog/?p=1176#comment-35829 Ted, Great comments and s great analysis of the "old days" of our industry. I may not have been an "HHR" guy, but I was a graduate of the Xerox PSS program with its "programmed learning" concept. Most of those concepts are probably still with me today. Ted,
Great comments and s great analysis of the “old days” of our industry. I may not have been an “HHR” guy, but I was a graduate of the Xerox PSS program with its “programmed learning” concept. Most of those concepts are probably still with me today.

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