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Construction Business Management: What Every Construction Contractor, Builder & Subcontractor Needs to Know

Construction Business Management: What Every Construction Contractor, Builder & Subcontractor Needs to Know

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Author: Nick Ganaway
Publisher: RSMeans
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
Sales Rank: 101971

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 201
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6

ISBN: 0876298250
Dewey Decimal Number: 692
EAN: 9780876298251
ASIN: 0876298250

Publication Date: October 16, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

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Product Description
Written by a general contractor of 25 years, Construction Business Management offers the lessons learned from both good and not-so-good decisions. Read what it takes to build all aspects of a business that’s profitable, enjoyable, and enduring:

a.. Contract Terms & Conditions (to include and to avoid) b.. Fair Allocation of Risk Between Contractor and Owner c.. How to Make Sure You’re Paid What You're Owed d.. Critical Dos and Don'ts of Mechanics Liens e.. How to Select, Hire, and Keep Golden Employees f.. How to Choose Accountants, Lawyers & Insurance Agents g.. How to Target, Check out, Land, & Retain Profitable Customers h.. Effective Marketing Even the Smallest Contractor Can Afford i.. The Required Success Characteristics of a Contractor j.. Avoiding the 57% Four-Year Contractor Failure Rate k.. Opportunities & Requirements of Retail Construction l.. The Importance of the “Human Factor” And much more that will pay off now and throughout your career.
Written for contractors, key employees, subcontractors, students, and facility executives. Check out the Table of Contents for more detail.


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4 out of 5 stars A practical guide   September 11, 2008
Honest View
This is a basic book, suitable for technical colleges, but not at university level. The author shares with you his experiences on running a small niche construction business, the dos and don'ts, throughout the entire project cycle. What it lacks is depth (so I knocked off one star), because each topic is often dealt with in one or two pages. But it made up by sharing some gems of wisdom. If you are looking for serious stuff, such as detailed cost estimating for bids or variation orders, this book is not for you. But if you are looking for a basic guide, this book is worth a look.


4 out of 5 stars Great Overview   August 30, 2008
C. Kucherka (Seguin, Texas)
This book provides a great foundation and overview of the construction industry as well as guiding the reader through the ends and outs of some of the finer details. Potential readers should review the book's index to get an idea of how thorough this book is. Great read!


5 out of 5 stars Awesome Author Recommended Highly   June 18, 2008
G. BOHN (USA TX)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is the source to all of your questions regarding Construction Management. This is a "must buy" all the way! The teachings of this book are valid and mandatory for all Builders, Sub Contractors, and General Contractors. If you want to do things right and boost your potential, than read this book.


5 out of 5 stars VERY HELPFUL BOOK   March 25, 2008
G. Ellenburg (SC)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I purchased this book for my son. He said it was very helpful and very informative. It tells you exactly what you need to know.


5 out of 5 stars Important Information for New Contractors   April 10, 2007
L. DeVoe
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

If you are a person that is just starting out in the Construction industry, this book can help guide you in the right direction. Many mistakes that I have made in the past 10 years are covered in these pages. I wish I would have had this book back then. It would have made our company grow and prosper without the glitches. I highly recommend this book.