College - Author 1

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department - Author 1

Construction Management Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Construction Management

Date

6-2017

Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Gregory Starzyk, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department

Abstract/Summary

San Diego is one of the few major cities in California to have a larger share of non-union labor compared to union labor in the private specialty construction sector. Although union labor is on the rise in large cities due to California’s strict labor wage laws, union specialty contractors are still running into challenges in terms of competitiveness in the San Diego area. Western Specialty Contractors has first hand experience with competing against non-union contractors in San Diego. This paper will outline the methodology Western Specialty Contractors took in order to gain market share in San Diego. This paper will also focus on how employees, relationships, quality, and safety are key factors that differentiate a union contractor from a non-union contractor. These subtle differences can help award a union specialty contractor a project in San Diego.

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