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Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media,Rich Mintzer
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781599185910
Revised edition of Start your own construction and contracting business, 2013.
Author : Mark Q. Kerson
Publisher : Mark Q. Kerson
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : 0991327705
The book is concerned with the business of residential construction, including the maintenance, restoration, renovation, and construction of private homes and related properties.
Author : Nick B. Ganaway
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136414879
Only 43 per cent of U.S. construction firms remain in business after four years. Why? Inadequate management, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. This is surprising because most construction firms are formed by ambitious construction project managers, executives and tradesmen who have excelled at what they have been doing. But as experienced as these entrepreneurs may be, they are not likely prepared to take on the full range of responsibilities forced on them in managing the business of construction in its entirety. While this business failure rate and its causes are based on U.S. experience, available data from a number of other industrialized countries shows they are similar. This book describes in detail what the business side of the construction equation requires of the construction firm owner. The contractor who quickly learns these requirements can identify and avoid or manage around the pitfalls that cause the high failure rate in our industry and put his or her construction firm on a level playing field with the best-run companies in the business. The detailed duties of the owner, whether in the U.S., U.K., Australia or Canada, are a common theme throughout the book. The author, Nick Ganaway, speaks peer-to-peer, and the book is sprinkled with supporting examples from his own experience. He is immersed in the industry and this book is "based on the things I've learned, used, and refined as a light-commercial general contractor in the course of starting and operating my own construction firm for 25 years." The contractor doing $5 million or $50 million or more in annual sales or the equivalent amount in other countries, or the entrepreneur who is just starting up, can use the tried and proven material in this book to build a business that is profitable, enjoyable, and enduring. Additionally, the book devotes a chapter to specializing in chain-store construction.
Author : James Jerome O'Brien,Robert G. Zilly
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015021881076
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Author : Michael Stone
Publisher : Craftsman Book Co
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1572180714
In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use.
Author : Thomas C. Schleifer,Kenneth T. Sullivan,John M. Murdough
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118836941
Take control of your construction contracting business and manage it through the natural highs and lows of the construction market. Learn from a team of construction business veterans led by Thomas C. Schleifer, who is commonly referred to as a construction business "turnaround" expert due to the number of construction companies he has rescued from financial distress. His financial acumen, combined with his practical, hands-on experience, has made him a sought-after private consultant. His experience and no-nonsense philosophy have truly given him a unique perspective. Important topics covered include: Understanding the primary areas of construction business failure in the next decade Minimizing business risk with real-world examples Developing a positive and competent management attitude and strategy Discover how to maneuver through this complicated and risky industry by using the authors' research and proven success strategies to sustain and grow your business.
Author : Dave Chaplin
Publisher : Anchor Books
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Contractors
ISBN : 0956074529
Author : Michel Gauthier,Willy Kolp
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 150321558X
This is a practical, down-to-earth handbook for contractors and their personnel. It is a gold mine of tips, advice and references to help builders make the most of their contracts, from sharp tendering to successful dispute resolution through adept execution and ingenious cost control. Written by seasoned professionals, the handbook is rich with insight and guidance to optimize business opportunities and steer clear of the endemic pitfalls which plague the industry. This book is must for any engineer, surveyor or professional in the construction trade.
Author : Ali D. Haidar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030722654
This book addresses the process and principles of contract management in construction from an international perspective. It presents a well-structured, in-depth analysis of construction law doctrines necessary to understand the fundamentals of contract management. The book begins with an introduction to contract management and contract law and formation. It then discusses the various parties to a contract and their relevant obligations, whether they are engineers, contractors or subcontractors. It also addresses standard practices when drafting and revising contracts, as well as what can be expected in standard contracts general clauses. Two chapters are dedicated to contract clauses, with one focused on contract administration such as schedules, payment certificates and defects liability, and the other focused on contract management, such as terminations, dispute resolutions and claims. This book provides a useful reference to engineers, project managers and students within the field of engineering and construction management.
Author : Robert F. Cushman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1310605506
Author : Robert Frank Cushman,John P. Bigda
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1126 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015009413546
Author : Ralph Edgar Johnson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UOM:39015009795116
The first major handbook covering the business side of electrical contracting not only provides practical techniques for accurate estimating and efficient job managment, it also offers helpful guidelines on pricing for competitive strength and for profit. This will be an invaluable tool for company managers, contractors and electricians who want to start their own contracting businesses.
Author : Stephen Diller,Janelle Diller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0934041598
If you dream of running your own construction company, this is the book for you. The authors specialize in remodeling, but the information they share is just as valuable to spec builders and subcontrctors. A step-by-step through the process of setting up a new company. Learn about several ways to structure your company, and the benefits and disadvantages of each of them. Learn how to make a good impression on clients, how to work with architects, inspectors and bankers and where to look for more help when you need it.
Author : Thomas C. Schleifer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471513245
The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This book identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined, illustrated by real examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. The final chapter shows how to bring all these elements together to develop a positive and workable management strategy. This survival guide should prove invaluable to the 1.4 million individual construction-industry businesses in this country.
Author : Steven J. Koprince
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780814431979
Government law attorney Steven J. Koprince teaches you to concentrate on the crucial but complex Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other rules required for keeping contracts alive and avoiding penalties. Each year, the federal government awards billions of dollars in small-business contracts. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts puts a wealth of specialized legal counsel at readers’ fingertips, answering the most important compliance questions like: Is a small business really small? Who is eligible for HUBZone, 8(a), SDVO, or WOSB programs? What salaries and benefits must be offered? What ethical requirements must be followed? When does affiliation become a liability? Small-business contracts are both the lifeblood of hundreds of thousands of companies and a quagmire of red tape. No one can afford to be lax with the rules or too harried to heed them. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts empowers contractors to avoid missteps, meet their compliance obligations--and keep the pipeline flowing.