Chapter 202:
Transitioning from an unemployed worker to a manager all of a sudden was an experience Nail had never gone through before, and he was a bit worried that he wouldn't be able to handle it well.
However, after Lynch reassured him with a few words of encouragement, using a provoking method, Nail's attitude immediately shifted. Unable to stand others doubting him, he assured Lynch he would definitely be able to complete the task. True to his name, he wouldn't hesitate to confront anyone provoking him.
Appointing Nail as a manager was partly due to their familial bond, which made Lynch trust him more than other people. This wasn't just an ordinary job; it was a special company set up to reduce construction costs. In a way, it wasn't illegal, but it wasn't entirely above board either.
Of course, they would also take on some less critical construction work. In the Baylor Federation, it would take at least five years for a construction company to be able to build structures taller than ten meters, starting from handling rubble.
According to regulations, a company must participate in the construction of low-rise buildings first, then mid-rise, and eventually mid-high-rise, with the qualification for high-rise buildings taking even longer.
Most companies wanting to enter the construction industry would choose to acquire firms with the necessary certifications, but Lynch's goal wasn't to build houses for the Baylor Federation or himself.
Construction companies in the Baylor Federation often left enough profit margins during bidding and adhered to certain unspoken industry rules. For instance, their budget proposals were based on high-standard raw material prices, but in practice, they wouldn't use such expensive materials.
These companies knew many industry secrets and information. Sometimes, they even set up small material companies to legally manipulate contracts and maximize profits. They cleverly mixed brands, grades, and data to ultimately gain more profit, which was legal because the inspections were based on whether the buildings met federal standards and contract specifications, not the brands of materials used.
These practices created a lot of profit margins, making developers suffer greatly. The company that Nail was about to take charge of functioned as such a subcontractor.