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“When corporate puts on the brakes, there’s not much for us to McCormick says. Time was, “80 percent of revenuesa came from billable time doingconstruction management, just managing projectds — moving, up-fits, relocationw and furniture instillation. Today, it’s less than 10 Why not just sit back and ride outthe downturn? “You can’t do that. For some reason, people want to get paid everh week.” McCormick, however, has certainly had the opportunity to learnhfrom others: “I’ve seen it happen and know what to he says. “You’ve got to maintain sales, cut your and we’re pushing hard in commercial furniture sales.
” That’s because his companyu generally also gets the contract for installingv the furniture and buildingthe cubes. And there’xs something else he’s doing that he’se seen others do a lot of. He’s relocating — from his currenty office near the old RJR worldheadquarters (now the University Corporate to a smaller facility, downsizing from the 10,000p square feet to 3,500 square feet. And, says “we’re not doing any up-fit over (just) some carpet and a little Still, he’s optimistic. Over the years, he’s seen a lot of companiesz come andgo — and other companies come roarinv back.
“It ain’t gone yet, and I’m stillk kicking. I have no intention of throwing inthe towel,” he