
Be a Successful Building Contractor
R. Woodson(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. December 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
396 pages
978-0-07-144174-2 (ISBN)
Description
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This books helps you to set up and manage a profit-making building contractor business
THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING
Covering the ins and outs of starting and running a profitable contracting business in today's market, this bestseller shows you exactly what it takes to make big money in construction. Successful contractor, builder, developer, and real estate broker R. Dodge Woodson shows you how to increase your bottom line, save countless hours of valuable time, and get your own contracting business up and running smoothly. In this new third edition, Woodson updates you on getting financing, computer use, insurance, and energy requirements. Plus, you get helpful new quick-reference facts and figures throughout. Open this book for expert advice on everything you need to be a successful contractor, including how to
Avoid the 15 fatal financial flaws that sabotage builders
Bid for jobs
Get financing
Price materials and services
Open a construction office
Deal with subcontractors and suppliers
Advertise your business
Handle taxes and legal obligations
Manage employees
Build on spec
Manage financial worksheets
There's also a "Pitfalls" checklist that helps you avoid money sinkholes caused by lead, asbestos, flooding, and other hazards. No matter what your level of expertise in construction, you'll find tools right here to help you increase profits!
This books helps you to set up and manage a profit-making building contractor business
THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING
Covering the ins and outs of starting and running a profitable contracting business in today's market, this bestseller shows you exactly what it takes to make big money in construction. Successful contractor, builder, developer, and real estate broker R. Dodge Woodson shows you how to increase your bottom line, save countless hours of valuable time, and get your own contracting business up and running smoothly. In this new third edition, Woodson updates you on getting financing, computer use, insurance, and energy requirements. Plus, you get helpful new quick-reference facts and figures throughout. Open this book for expert advice on everything you need to be a successful contractor, including how to
Avoid the 15 fatal financial flaws that sabotage builders
Bid for jobs
Get financing
Price materials and services
Open a construction office
Deal with subcontractors and suppliers
Advertise your business
Handle taxes and legal obligations
Manage employees
Build on spec
Manage financial worksheets
There's also a "Pitfalls" checklist that helps you avoid money sinkholes caused by lead, asbestos, flooding, and other hazards. No matter what your level of expertise in construction, you'll find tools right here to help you increase profits!
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
150 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-144174-2 (9780071441742)
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Previous edition

R. Dodge Woodson
Be A Successful Building Contractor
Book
02/1997
2nd Edition
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
€30.94
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Person
R. Dodge Woodson (Brunswick, ME) has over 20 years' experience as a home builder, contractor, master plumber, and real estate broker. He is the author of many McGraw-Hill books, including Be A Successful Building Contractor 2/e, and National Plumbing Codes Handbook 2/e.
Content
IntroductionChapter 1: Welcome to the Construction IndustryChapter 2: Getting Your Feet WetChapter 3: What Do You Want to Accomplish in Your Building Career?Chapter 4: Taking the PlungeChapter 5: Getting Organized and Ready to WorkChapter 6: 15 Mistakes Builders Make That You Can AvoidChapter 7: The Pros and Cons of Building Model HomesChapter 8: Courting BankersChapter 9: Selling Without Having a House to ShowChapter 10: Opening Your Own OfficeChapter 11: Finding the Best Building LotsChapter 12: Controlling Desirable Lots in Subdivisions Without Buying ThemChapter 13: Developing Your Own Building LotsChapter 14: Building on SpeculationChapter 15: Selling With Real Estate BrokersChapter 16: Managing Your Time and Your MoneyChapter 17: Adding a Computer to Your ToolboxChapter 18: Keeping Track of Your CashChapter 19: Trucks, Tools, Equipment, and InventoryChapter 20: Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Building OfficialsChapter 21: Bidding Methods That Really WorkChapter 22: Jobsite Safety Makes Good Sense and CentsChapter 23: Keeping Your Customers HappyChapter 24: Creating and Promoting an Attractive Business ImageChapter 25: Hiring EmployeesChapter 26: Planning Your FutureINDEX