Thoughts on the construction industry!
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For example, I have been in the construction industry for over a decade; since I first stepped onto a construction site, I have witnessed the rise and fall of this industry. For example, in the past, as soon as a construction project was approved, the funds would be made available immediately, and the contractor would always receive payment in advance for the work. And think about today: history has progressed and the economy has developed. For some projects, there is only a small amount of funding available, yet the projects still proceed as usual. They ask the contractors to provide a deposit, and the construction is carried out with full upfront payment; ostensibly, this is done to hire capable contractors, who in turn ask the material suppliers to cover the labor costs in advance. In the end, even the wages of the migrant workers who cover the labor costs are not guaranteed. Look at the high-rise buildings these days; residential buildings are everywhere, and it must have taken a tremendous amount of effort to build them. The triangular debt in the construction industry is worsening, turning into a malignant tumor. I work in the technical field, and my salary isn’t high; sometimes the boss even fails to pay me on time. How can I afford expensive apartments? Maybe it’s just bad luck on my part. What do my colleagues think? This post was last edited by Lai Lai on 2009-3-28 at 15:45.]
It’s normal; all of this is determined by supply and demand. Or it could be due to market leverage at work. In fact, to understand the current situation, it is necessary to focus more on systems and procedures in order to avoid risks.
It’s just that the supervision industry has been distorted; the existence of networks leads to projects that could have been completed quickly being delayed over and over again, resulting in a decline in quality. Those working in this field should aim to benefit future generations by ensuring high-quality construction, rather than focusing only on short-term gains. It’s just complaining; many projects are still being done well. Let’s look forward together... This post was last edited by Lai Lai on 2009-3-28 at 15:47.]
The key issue is the darkness in the engineering industry, caused by fierce competition among peers; otherwise, why would you not work in it?
The domestic construction industry is a low-profit sector, with the majority of profits going to developers! Working in construction is exhausting; those in development make tons of money! If this situation doesn’t change, in 50 years, there might not even be anyone left to build thatched huts! I hope **to draw attention to the seriousness of this issue!
. . . . . . . It’s completely a repost. There have been over a decade there.
I agree; the compensation for management staff in construction companies who are involved in construction work is too low, even lower than that of migrant workers. Safety, quality, schedule, cost, proper construction practices, and capital recovery – all of these need to be taken into account. After a year of hard work, one might only earn around 20,000; the supervisors in charge can earn 50,000 per year, while contractors can make hundreds of thousands to even millions per year. And how many of those contractors have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree? What kind of world is this? This proves the theory that education is useless.
This post was last edited by Lai Lai on 2009-5-25 08:46. Over a decade of experience in technology? What are you doing now? No way, that proves there’s something wrong with your personal choices. Usually, those who have worked in the field for four or five years change jobs by now – so why do you still stay? Of course, the problem you mentioned does exist; cheap labor is not limited to the construction industry alone. So there’s nothing to do but complain; one has to adapt instead of trying to change things. Now, it is to be hoped that after the \"five-year protection period,\" foreign companies entering the domestic market will be able to bring about some changes to the current situation.
Everyone can complain, but remember: technology is always at the service of capital!