The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting
Published on 16. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-07-176325-7 (ISBN)
Description
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Proven business strategies for operating a profitable and efficient construction firmWritten by a successful management researcher, advisor, and educator to construction contractors, The Construction MBA reveals effective operating practices for managing the multiple processes that must work simultaneously to make a construction firm consistently profitable. The methods in the book apply to both general and specialty contracting firms and describe how to grow both the top line and bottom line.
This strategic resource explains how to integrate metrics into your business model that allow you to identify and react to critical trends. You'll learn ways to gain the competitive edge by adopting superior processes, speeding up your business cycle, and maximizing client satisfaction. Tips for positioning your firm on the "sweet spot" of the risk-reward curve are also included. Realworld case studies demonstrate the concepts presented in this practical guide. In addition, eight legendary management books are reviewed and their lessons are applied to the constructioncontracting business.
The Construction MBA covers:
The new business model
Corporate objectives and strategies
Work acquisition
Operations management
Human resources
Financial management
Technology
Good operating practices
Proven business strategies for operating a profitable and efficient construction firmWritten by a successful management researcher, advisor, and educator to construction contractors, The Construction MBA reveals effective operating practices for managing the multiple processes that must work simultaneously to make a construction firm consistently profitable. The methods in the book apply to both general and specialty contracting firms and describe how to grow both the top line and bottom line.
This strategic resource explains how to integrate metrics into your business model that allow you to identify and react to critical trends. You'll learn ways to gain the competitive edge by adopting superior processes, speeding up your business cycle, and maximizing client satisfaction. Tips for positioning your firm on the "sweet spot" of the risk-reward curve are also included. Realworld case studies demonstrate the concepts presented in this practical guide. In addition, eight legendary management books are reviewed and their lessons are applied to the constructioncontracting business.
The Construction MBA covers:
The new business model
Corporate objectives and strategies
Work acquisition
Operations management
Human resources
Financial management
Technology
Good operating practices
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
70 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
876 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-176325-7 (9780071763257)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
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Content
Chapter 1. The New Business Model
Chapter 2. Corporate Objectives and Strategies
Chapter 3. Work Acquisition
Chapter 4. Operations Management
Chapter 5. Human Resources
Chapter 6. Financial Management
Chapter 7. Technology
Chapter 8. Best Practices
Chapter 9. Summary and Conclusions
Appendix A: Case Studies
Appendix B: Digest of Other Management Insights
Appendix C: What Construction Professionals Need to Know and Reading
Appendix D: Construction Parables
Chapter 2. Corporate Objectives and Strategies
Chapter 3. Work Acquisition
Chapter 4. Operations Management
Chapter 5. Human Resources
Chapter 6. Financial Management
Chapter 7. Technology
Chapter 8. Best Practices
Chapter 9. Summary and Conclusions
Appendix A: Case Studies
Appendix B: Digest of Other Management Insights
Appendix C: What Construction Professionals Need to Know and Reading
Appendix D: Construction Parables