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Subcontractor Strength Will Drive Industry’s Ability to Meet Demand, Overcome Challenges
Subcontractors are a bellwether of industry success—it’s time to take better care of these partners.
By Anwar Ghauche
September 13, 2022
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by Anwar Ghauche
Anwar holds a master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from MIT and an MBA from Stanford University. He was formerly the head of financial services for an AI company and before that an equities investor at a multi-billion dollar hedge fund. As the Founder and CEO of Constrafor, a SaaS platform for the construction industry and a financial service provider for contractors, he is focused on the alignment of finance and construction.
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