Be a Successful Building Contractor (P/L CUSTOM SCORING SURVEY) - Softcover

Woodson, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071441743 ISBN 13: 9780071441742

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2004

Synopsis

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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!

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

"A wonderful book on the industry ... If you are interested in becoming a contractor and don't have much experience with all of the building aspects, this book should enlighten you. I highly recommend it."*

"Answers many questions about the business side of the homebuilding industry."*

*Online reader review of the previous edition

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!

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071441743
• ISBN 13: 9780071441742
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 416