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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
2
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1972

Article Facts

Title
Work Opportunities For Minority-Group Contractors: In the Construction and Maintenance Programs Of the New York City Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Administration
DOI
10.2190/9421-6590-0LUJ-BQV3
Author
Carol Williams Payne
Pages
165-178
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Work Opportunities For Minority-Group Contractors: In the Construction and Maintenance Programs Of the New York City Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Administration

Carol Williams Payne

DOI: 10.2190/9421-6590-0LUJ-BQV3

Abstract

Public construction is potentially a good source of employment for small minority-group construction firms. However, obstacles must be overcome such as contractors' lack of experience in estimating and contract management, the requirement that a contractor be bonded, delays in payment to the contractor and difficulties with the building trades unions. This paper examines these problems in one New York City agency and proposes some solutions.

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