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This books helps you to set up and manage a profit-making building contractor businessTHE BUSINESS OF BUILDINGCovering 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!
List of contents
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
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.
