Construction Management

Only 43% of construction firms remain in business after four years. Help your company not only survive, but thrive - with guidance from a pro with 25 years' experience as a successful commercial general contractor. 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. Ways you can target, check out, land, and retain profitable customers. Effective marketing even the smallest contractor can afford. How to identify the accountants, lawyers, and insurance agents who 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. More than 40 construction, government, and other valuable online resources. 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. About the publisher: RSMeans is the foremost source of construction cost information in North America, with 27 annual cost data products, a nationwide seminar program, and consulting services. RSMeans also offers a library of reference books on construction estimating, project management, and many other topics.Ganaway, Nick B. is the author of 'Construction Management ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780876298251 and ISBN 0876298250.