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OverviewRun your construction firm more efficiently, with less risk and increased profitability. Industry expert Matt Stevens reveals dozens of behind-the-scenes secrets to managing your firm better than your competitors, explaining everything you need to know about the make-or-break areas of estimating, pricing, bidding, and project management.This in-depth, hands-on guide to the day-to-day business of contracting delivers an invaluable collection of best practices, time-saving business tactics, forms to help you stay organized, and real-world examples of effective reports and other vital management information. From acquiring work and keeping projects on track to managing your people and dealing with common problems, Stevens draws upon his extensive experience and industry observations to show you the smarter way to run your construction business in today's competitive markets. It offers 24-hour tools for success: 130+ best practices for improving and expanding your contracting business; 25+ time- and cost-saving forms, templates, and checklists for estimating, pricing, bidding, marketing, preconstruction planning, scheduling, budgeting, short interval planning, close out, financial management, accounting, administration, and more 100+ illustrations and examples to help you apply the insights. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matt StevensPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Imprint: McGraw-Hill Professional Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.687kg ISBN: 9780071479158ISBN 10: 0071479155 Pages: 406 Publication Date: 16 December 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsForewordChapter 1.The Business of ContractingChapter 2.The Acquire Work ProcessChapter 3.The Build Work ProcessChapter 4.The Keep Track ProcessChapter 5.PeopleChapter 6.Best PracticesChapter 7.Your Last Management ActChapter 8.ConclusionsAppendix: Chapter ExercisesIndexReviewsAuthor InformationMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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