Engineer Memoirs
several years ahead. This does give me an opportunity to move gradually into
retirement activities. It feeds upon my 40-odd years of experience in the construction
industry, and gives me an opportunity to meet some very dedicated people who are
working in the industry. Also, it supports the very deep commitment that these people
and their organizations have to this multi-year, multi-phase, multi-million-dollar project.
I have high hopes that we will have a major effect in changing the industry for the
benefit of the economy and everyone engaged in the industry. I truly believe that our
goal of appreciably increasing the amount of construction for the dollar will be realized,
and our estimate of saving about billion annually in the national construction
program is achievable.
The dedication of the people involved has been phenomenal. These people give from
10 to 40 percent of their time to the study. Their companies pay their expenses and
their salaries and donate their time, so that the direct expense of the study essentially
is limited to project direction, administration, certain meeting expenses, and some
consultant services. We have used a number of universities and university people to
make specific detailed analyses of individual subjects.
For the most part, each person is an expert in the field he is studying, so we are getting
the broadest possible experience level. A team of five to ten people study each specific
subject, and
results of that study should be the best analysis of that problem and its
possible solutions that is possible in the current time frame. It is a real challenge and
one that I am enjoying and looking forward to continuing over the next months or
so as the project is completed.
Q ..
What other things do you anticipate doing with the other 50 percent of your time, once
you get settled in North Carolina?
A ..
Enjoying life by playing golf and traveling.
Q ..
You've picked a place for golf?
A ..
Yes, and for relaxing.
Q ..
Good.
A ..
Forty-three years is approaching, and it will be about 45 by the time I hang it up.
Q ..
Do you have any other observations you'd like to make as we end the interview?
Anything you feel was omitted?
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