Thomas Rhoden

[ Analysis ] [ Interview ] [ Action Plan ] [ Conclusion ] [ Reference ]

Executive Issues in Construction

Final Project, Fall 2000

Prepared For: Professor Williams

Prepared By: Thomas Rhoden

Introduction 1

Analysis

Brent Salter, Salter Construction Company 2

Drew Yantis, Holder Construction Company 4

Mike Waller, Brice Building Company 6

Interview (Raw Notes) 8

Interview Summary 13

Action Plan 15

Technology Utilization 16

Company-wide decision-making process 18

Employee retention plan focusing on compensation 21

Internal Training Program focusing on meeting,

presentation, and organizational skills 24

Conclusion 26

References 27

Introduction

Throughout our studies of executive issues in construction, we have been afforded the opportunity to receive the perspectives of many different decision makers within the construction industry. The backgrounds of these individuals represent an experience as diverse as the construction industry itself. The details that I have been able to garner from these many varied executives will prove to be invaluable to me in the future as I seek to define my own experience within our industry. All of the guest speakers have, in their own rite, made important points about their respective subjects. There were several speakers whose thoughts on some specific themes will prove to be meaningful to me in both the near future, and throughout my career.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Analysis

Internal Training Program focusing on meeting,

presentation, and organizational skills 24

Introduction