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3. Computer Technology
Choate used computer technology to digitize site plans for
three-dimensional topography and site analysis. He also
digitized blueprints for buildings. This let estimators do in 30
minutes what formerly took several days. Choate kept current
with computer-assisted design technology, and he integrated
computer technology systems with petitioner's procedures.
4. Personnel and Training
Choate hired and trained petitioner's key employees the
first 5 years and trained them in general construction and in the
systems and procedures that he had developed for petitioner.
5. Business Development
Choate was principally responsible for developing
petitioner's highly technical biomedical construction business.
Other employees of petitioner often found leads for contracts.
However, Choate was principally responsible for obtaining
contracts for petitioner.
6. Awards
Entrepreneur of the Year Institute nominated Choate in 1992
and named him in 1993 as Entrepreneur of the Year in the
southeast construction division. Selection of the Entrepreneur
of the Year is based on financial statements, clients' opinions
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