John Zander

Economic Indicators

Commentary: An Idea For a New Predictor of Construction’s Future

John Zander

February 4, 2020

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Consultant offers one leading indicator to test industry economic winds.

Commentary on Labor Shortages

How A Contractor Saved The Day On A Troubled Florida Condo Project

John Zander

August 21, 2019

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Enough isn’t said about general contractors on rocky, out-of-control projects who take the lead in solving problems they didn’t create.

Commentary: Airport Construction

What We Learned Stretching A Short Vietnam War Runway

The base for a runway and the basis for solving problems in life

John Zander

February 13, 2019

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The challenge was how to stabilize the base for aircraft in Chu Lai.

Commentary on Project Finance

Troubleshooting Construction, Through the Bank's Eyes

A bank's inspector relied on his construction project experience

John Zander

September 4, 2018

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What the person who controls the flow of funds should know.

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Commentary: An Idea For a New Predictor of Construction’s Future

How A Contractor Saved The Day On A Troubled Florida Condo Project

What We Learned Stretching A Short Vietnam War Runway

Troubleshooting Construction, Through the Bank's Eyes

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