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Construction Industry Addresses Ethics Issues
June 13, 2008
Some time back I wrote in my Pacific Builder & Engineer column, Editor's Report, about ethical lapses in the construction industry and the need to clean up our act. So I was pleased to receive information from AGC recently about the creation of the Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative.
Thirteen construction companies – all AGC members -- came together in April to form the non-profit CIECI to promote ethical behavior and full compliance with the law. It will focus on construction companies’ best practices for encouraging ethical behavior and ensuring full compliance. The CIECI’s goals are to identify and spread those practices throughout the construction industry.
None of the founding CIECI members are based in the Northwest, but several of them do business here. I hope their efforts will resonate throughout the industry.
I also note that the Laborers’ International Union of North America has launched a campaign aimed at building awareness for the need for the nation to redirect its resources toward taking care of America’s infrastructure. This is more good news for the construction industry.
LIUNA’s effort, under the banner of “Build America So America Works,” will include diverse advertising, a massive member-to-member voter registration, and a new source of expert information at www.LiunaBuildsAmerica.org. In addition, LIUNA will organize a petition drive to get 1 million people to urge Congress and the next president to invest in roadways, bridges, dams, railways, schoolhouses and other fundamentals the country depends on for its economic viability and quality of life.
It’s encouraging to see organized labor applying its considerable people power in the campaign to rebuild the infrastructure.
Until next time ...
Posted by Carl Molesworth on June 13, 2008 | Comments (2)
In response to: Construction Industry Addresses Ethics Issues
Denisha commented:
I was reading has anyone seen my blog and I was shocked that no one has written to you.So maybe I will be the First. Let me Say I would hope more businesses should get ethics but as you know this is a dog eat dog world which is a shame. I am in the construction clean-up Business I own Moby's 24hr.WaterTruck and street sweeping services. And Let me tell You being a Small business owner is getting harder everyday. We are owner operated and have been in business 20ty years and you would not believe what other companys do to get the job. We are honest and dependable and have a great rep. and we will never change ! We do have ethics which is more then I can say for others.
In response to: Construction Industry Addresses Ethics Issues
Carl Molesworth commented:
Thanks for the response, Denisha! Indeed, you are the first. Would you care to describe more specifically "what other companies do to get the job" to give our readers a better idea of what you're up against?
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