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When the Inflatable Rat Shows Up, You Know You Have Won the Argument

John Loudon, Executive Director - Associated Builders and Contractors, California Cooperation Committee

FOX & HOUNDS

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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Mr. Bruvold was painstaking in his explanation of the study’s breadth, which included investigating 551 school districts across California. His methodology factored out land acquisition costs, and factored in seismic safety and prevailing wage requirements. In addition, the University of Southern California thoroughly reviewed the study’s methodology and validated the findings. The result? The use of a Project Labor Agreement adds 13-15 percent to the cost of school construction.