Construction Business Management

Less than half of construction firms are still in business after
four years. Make sure your company thrives with essential -
and very readable - guidance from a pro with 25 years'
success. Find out what it takes to build all aspects of a business
that's profitable, enjoyable, and enduring.

Here are just a few of the things you'll learn from this
book:

* The duties of the owner of a successful construction
business

* Essential terms and conditions to include and exclude in
contracts

* Commandments to follow to ensure you're paid what you're
owed, including step-by-step change-order procedures to avoid
disputes and non-payment

* Strict dos and don'ts of mechanics' liens -
including when an owner goes bankrupt

* What must be done administratively before breaking ground on
every project

* How to select, hire, and keep "golden"
employees

* Effective marketing even the smallest contractor can
afford

* How to identify the accountants, lawyers, and insurance agents
that are right for you

* The what, when, where, and why of licensing and
registration

* The advantages of specializing, including the opportunities in
chain store construction

Whether you're a contractor, a key employee, a
subcontractor, a student, or a facility executive, you'll
find many ideas you can immediately add to your management and
leadership toolbox. Adopting even a single one of them will pay
dividends now and throughout your career.