Also, I think contractors are agreeing to a scope of work that they don't really want to, due to lack of work. And then once they actually try and perform the work, they wished they hadn't. I think over time, the lack of production will eventually tilt the terms and price in favor of the contractor. Otherwise, the cable companies will be sitting there with a bunch of uncertified plant.
I do agree with one guy on here that said it's important to work closely with the in house guys. We need them on our side as much as possible.