In the eyes of Mark McCarty, health care isn't the only field where one needs to look for "superior training and value." The business manager for United Association (UA) Local Union 178 in Springfield, Mo., believes taking the low bid on a project in the name of saving money can be a risky venture in the construction industry, too.
"More often that not, the lowest bidder uses a workforce with limited educational criteria and insufficient safety training," said McCarty. "Also, the lowest bidder may not warranty the work or return to the project to fix problems - if they are still in the area."