America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 418 The problem of building wonders on Manhattan Island

"...he looks so happy."

Manhattan, New York, Waldorf Astoria Hotel Ballroom.

In the corner of the hall, on the sofa in the rest area.

The mayor of New York, and the chairman of Smith Capital.

Surrounded by several bodyguards, the two sat in the sofa booth and talked softly.

The speaker is Mr. Mayor.

Bloomberg's eyes are looking at Ted Lerner, who is beaming in the distance, talking with many people.

He smiled at Abel and said the above sentence.

Across from Bloomberg, Abel holds a glass of Pinewood Chenin Blanc Viognier from California's Napa Valley region.

Bloomberg's remarks are actually very euphemistic.

"How? I also know the rules of the game. My idea is not to reduce wages." Faced with Bloomberg's doubts, Abel said with a smile.

Edward still blocked it, but looked back at his boss.

"As far as I know, there are construction workers in many places. They may not even be paid $500 a month."

3% also has $21 billion.

Like those luxuries.

Bloomberg nodded and was about to speak.

If it weren't for a good dad, Ted Lerner might have been one of the many homeless people on the streets of New York.

The same level of building materials, after reaching a certain amount, the cost will not change too much.

"I have learned about it." Abel said softly: "A large-scale real estate project. In terms of construction materials and tools, while requiring quality, the cost is almost fixed, and the fluctuation is relatively small."

"It should be something to be happy about." He took a sip of the white wine.

With such hard work, it is normal to get a little more.

Bloomberg pondered for a while, then nodded slightly:

There was also a strong push from Bloomberg and Robert Morgenthau.

"After you were "attacked". Many things went smoothly. Robert chased after the victory and got rid of many people."

In other words, construction workers in New York can earn around $1500 a week on average.

"In his own field, Ted is doing pretty well. That's something he should be happy about."

Like the European past, those German noble girls in the Middle Ages were as noble, elegant, beautiful and beautiful.

Capitalists are not afraid of them, but Bloomberg is not just a capitalist.

"Hi! Abel! You're back in New York, why don't you contact me!"

"Is there such a country?" Bloomberg was surprised.

Abel laughed and patted Bloomberg on the shoulder.

But capitalists are not stupid.

The construction industry has been developed for hundreds of years, and the construction cost has already become transparent and industrialized.

"This is a method advocated by the workers' mentors."

As Abel's influence and wealth and status increase.

"It's still a few months away. It's a really important thing that needs to be considered in the long run. And maybe we can save money and still keep the quality."

In the parallel time and space, the New York government is also after the financial crisis in 2007 and 2008.

"Ok?"

European luxury goods seem to be more upscale than American ones, and more popular with rich people.

"My actuary told me that this would save 70-80% on labor costs."

Especially in Manhattan, that's more.

Bloomberg's bodyguards immediately dispersed, trying to let Amanda and Lydia into the sofa booth.

"Then what's your idea? Who will be in charge? Or, which real estate construction companies will be responsible for the construction. For such a large project, one or two real estate companies will definitely not be able to handle it. Like Mr. Lerner, he can at most It can only bear about 3% to 5% of the share.”

If you are directly fired or the company is gone, then it is not a salary cut.

I just can't bear to make less money.

This is the price in New York City, and New York is the largest city in the United States, everything is expensive, and wages are one level higher than anywhere else in the United States.

Seeing Abel's calm smile, Bloomberg laughed too.

"This is really a good thing." Abel smiled.

Among them, the government of New York City is responsible for about half, mainly those municipal facilities.

Abel said softly: "It is impossible for Lerner Real Estate Group to undertake such a large project. Some small projects inside can be handed over to him."

Of course, Bloomberg would not say such words to Abel.

The bright blonde girl greeted Abel with a bright smile across the bodyguards.

At least $800 billion.

That's all, Abel can only nod his head.

"I'm just giving it a try. It won't work and it doesn't have to be." Abel smiled.

"You mean...use the 20% of high-paid American workers to deal with the dissatisfaction that may arise from other construction workers in the United States?"

Maybe even a little better.

Hearst, a century-old giant, is much better than Ted Lerner in New York.

"First of all, we need to guarantee the issue of cost." Abel said.

In order to boost New York's economy, in order to make GDP look better.It took a lot of effort to push this project forward.

For example, the median annual salary for construction workers in Illinois is $57310.

Maybe even 3%, Ted Lerner's company is a little bit propped up.

"Ah, it's my lack of hospitality. House, Miss Hurst, please come in and have a rest."

I have to say, Amanda in a full dress, with blonde hair and blue eyes, smiling.

In the United States, salary increases are often necessary, and salary cuts are not allowed.

Especially Abel, to build a spectacle in Manhattan.

Before Abel even opened his mouth, Bloomberg beside him said with a smile:

In the United States, construction workers work on the construction site for 8 hours a day, 4 days a week. After deducting taxes and insurance, they can net $1066.

Amanda and Lydia were let in.

The wine grapes produced in some places, coupled with the rich flavor process, can also produce wines of the same quality as old Europe.

But even with the full efforts of the New York government, it took almost three years to succeed.

Abel opened his mouth silently, not knowing what to say.

None of the projects at Hudson's Bay Yards are complete yet.

In areas such as Arkansas, which is least developed, the numbers will be lower.

"Forehead……"

From this naming method, we know that the Hearst family is also pure Angsans.

But in New York... On the basis of the average, this number has increased by at least 50%.

Bloomberg looked at Abel and said seriously:
"The work that was originally expected to be completed by the end of the year has now been completed more than half. Maybe in May, most of the demolition and land acquisition contracts will be completed."

Looking at Ted Lerner's displeased look.

Mr. Mayor smiled and said, "Let's talk about our affairs."

Abel couldn't help but look at Bloomberg, who winked at him.

If others are making money on the project, they are also taking advantage of Bloomberg.

Wine is the same thing as luxury goods.

When it comes to wine and red wine, the first thing people in the world think of is the output from Europe, especially France.

The capitalists will respond more or less positively to appease them.

Lydia quickly teased her cousin, wanting her to accept as soon as she was happy.

This may be the most valuable real estate project in the United States after the 21st century.

Of course, construction workers are among the most injured jobs in any country
Most construction workers, usually work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.What they are engaged in is high-intensity physical work, and it is one of the types of work with the highest incidence of work-related injuries and diseases among all occupations.

Now because of the appearance of Abel, this project has been promoted earlier by the government of New York City.

"of course."

In the United States, a country with such an early industrialization time.

"Tell me what you think."

Involving tens of billions of dollars in investment.

Bloomberg immediately guessed the ingenuity of Abel's approach.

"Money has to come out of our pockets. I don't want my money to go into other people's pockets for nothing."

It is precisely because of these reasons that even though its location is so good and so big, it is still on Manhattan Island.

"I checked the information and found that during the construction process in the United States, one of the biggest factors affecting the construction cost is the workers' compensation."

It was followed by Hawaii at $56240, Massachusetts at $53230, New Jersey at $52220 and Alaska at $50450.

William Hearst thought to himself that you in the past would not dare to talk to me like this.

Giving Ted Lerner this share is already entirely for the sake of human relations.

Bloomberg walked back what he was about to say.

There are also some poor people who are currently receiving relief.

Bloomberg smiled.

"Gentlemen, don't you invite us in? After standing all night, my feet are a little sore." Amanda continued to smile and said.

Otherwise, their unit price difference will not exceed 10%.

Among these owners, there are super giants such as Morgan and Rockefeller.

This is an average.

In addition, Ted Lerner was just pretending to be a tiger, but he didn't dare to really be upset with William Hearst.

Let alone 5% of the entire project.

A real estate project with a construction cost of $21 billion.

Just like American wine, it is not as good as old Europe in terms of brand.

There's just too much oil and water in here.

Since wages cannot be lowered, capitalists will directly choose to lay off workers... or go bankrupt.

In the same way, in fact, in addition to brand marketing.

Bloomberg frowned: "Those guys with wrenches, if you get them walking on the street, things will be very troublesome."

Undoubtedly, Mr. Mayor will also invest in it.

This is definitely the largest single investment in the entire United States after the 21st century.

He was born in the middle class, 50% depends on himself, 30% depends on luck, and the remaining 20% ​​depends on the blood of the oilman.

Since the birth of the entire Lerner Real Estate Group, all the projects built by itself are estimated to be worth this much money.

Wines produced in many places in the United States are not inferior to Europe in terms of quality.

These are medians.

The median annual salary of construction workers in the United States is about $39000.

In this year, through the "attack" event.

It's just that old Europe takes up an old word.

Not so much in other regions.

Abel nodded.

100 million tons of cement and 1000 million tons of cement, unless you open your own factory for production.

It looks good to only increase wages without reducing wages.

Abel felt that it was much better than Romanee-Conti and 82 Lafite.

That was Manhattan, the only large-scale land currently available for development since the Gilded Age.

Abel smiled slightly and said, "I know a country that has always been obsessed with the dollar. They attach great importance to what Americans think of them. As long as we take advantage of this, maybe we can make them make a lot of less money. Willing to work for us."

Add it all up, and the total investment could reach hundreds of billions of dollars.

Arkansas earned the lowest at $27530, followed by Alabama at $29360 and Mississippi at $29450.

"I have an idea that is not very mature. If this idea is used, the cost may be kept to a minimum."

Even if he is not a real estate businessman, Bloomberg knows this as well.

Bloomberg nodded.

But in some special periods, such as economic crisis or something.

Even if the total investment is calculated at a minimum of 700 billion US dollars.

Abel responded to Bloomberg with a chuckle.

Amanda is actually more blond than Ikana.

"I don't think it's a big problem," Bloomberg said immediately.

"It is feasible to a certain extent. But there are many problems to be solved in various aspects."

Bloomberg nodded.

Another country with a vast land and abundant resources, Huaxia.

"It can save about billions of dollars." Abel said leisurely.

Looking at Abel with a helpless face.

"Bring some of them together, and let this part hit other parts of them." Abel smiled and said:

The construction time is still very long.

So much so that the price cannot be sold, and even the people of my own country don't recognize it.

William Hearst didn't say a single swear word, but he was telling Ted Lerner, [your daughter is just his mistress].

It's just that the daughter went to be someone else's mistress, so there's nothing to be arrogant about.

Driven by several New York local snakes, it appeared earlier than the parallel time and space.

He couldn't help frowning, and said to William Hearst next to him.

And construction workers, no matter where they are, have always been a group with relatively strong mobility.

If you lower your wages, you can choose to wander the streets. If you lose your job or company, then even wandering will have no name.

Abel knew Bloomberg and was talking about the Hudson Bay Town Square in Manhattan.

So what to do?Pay cut?
No.

The annual salary is more than seventy thousand US dollars.

Was Ted Lerner doing a good job?
Hehe, if he was really good, how could he go bankrupt so many times?
New Yorkers know it.

"I think we, now, can start discussing who will complete the construction of this project. This is a super fat job, and it is enough to attract any real estate company."

The land in Hudson Bay involves almost hundreds of large and small owners.

Looking at Bloomberg, Abel said.

There are 14 days off a month, but the monthly salary is as high as about 6000 US dollars.

"Ha ha--"

At least Pinewood Winery's Pinewood Chenin Blanc Viognier.

It is also a huge real estate project covering an area of ​​10.5 hectares in Manhattan Island, where land is very expensive.

"Oh, William. Your two nieces, that's not very ladylike."

Bloomberg is not a fool, he can have the current achievements.

The construction workers in New York did get quite a lot.

Mr. Mayor said:

Compared with the US per capita annual income (median) of US$2001 in 33500, it is 18% higher.

"So in terms of cost, it is necessary to ensure the quality and at the same time, the cost is the lowest."

He is particularly concerned about this.

The complexity of its land rights, equity, and creditor's rights makes any American real estate giant scratch its head.

This is only the value and investment of the project itself.

Ted Lerner was left speechless.

"You don't want to take a pay cut in this regard, do you?"

He looked at the two girls again, looking like they were watching a play and gossiping.

"My legal counsel told me that there is absolutely nothing in the federal, New York State, New York City regulations that prevents us from doing this."

Thinking this way in his heart, William Hearst smiled and said:
"Children grow up, who knows what they think? We elders, it is naturally difficult to control this. Ikana is so good, I think you, Ted, should also have this kind of trouble."

Coincidentally, the four generations of the Hearst family in power, including the founder, are all named William, with only a different middle name.

Salary increases and benefits are very common in the United States, because every few years, guilds in various industries will come out to make troubles and demand increased remuneration.

Until Abel crossed over.

It was too embarrassing and unladylike.

But not many businessmen are willing to develop it.

"Tell me," Bloomberg said. "It's just the two of us right now. Tell me what you think."

But in fact, in the United States, which has a vast land and abundant resources, the climate in many places is actually more suitable for the cultivation of wine grapes than Burgundy in France.

At this time, two young girls appeared together on the periphery of the sofa where they were sitting, but were blocked by their security staff.

Capitalists can tolerate anything.

Abel said: "My idea is to replace 80% of the tens of thousands of workers that need to be used with cheap foreign workers. Then the remaining 20% ​​of the compensation of American workers will be paid at the same rate as before. An increase of 20% on the basis of

"Yes."

Not far away, Ted Lerner, who was talking with many people just now, saw this scene.

Of course, it is impossible for the capitalists to raise their wages again.

Because apart from the project itself.

"Worker compensation?" Bloomberg frowned. "Are you going to cut this one?"

The entire Hudson Yards will also have key municipal projects such as surrounding supporting facilities and subway line renovation.

This project was officially launched in the face of huge resistance.

Mr. Mayor smiled and looked at Abel with interest.

Ted doesn’t really dare to conflict with the Hearst family unless Abel fully supports it.

In the past, Ted Lener didn't even dare to talk to William Hearst like this.

That's why he made a big splash tonight, and his righteousness was in full swing. .

Ted Lerner dared to say what he just said to William, the head of Hearst. . .

(End of this chapter)