This book has everything you need to know to keep your construction business profitable; different methods of estimating, keeping and controlling costs, estimating excavation, concrete, masonry, rough carpentry, roof covering, insulation, doors and windows, exterior finishes, specialty finishes, scheduling work flow, managing workers, advertising and sales, spec building and land development, and selecting the best legal structure for your business.
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This review is from: Handbook of Construction Contracting: Estimating, Bidding, Scheduling, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
When I started contracting nearly 30 years ago this book was quite useful in moving me from trades person to business person, the required move to be successful. It's still here and just as good for introducing the basics of construction contracting.
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Excellent resource for builders and owners.,
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This review is from: Handbook of Construction Contracting: Estimating, Bidding, Scheduling, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to build and contract their own home or for experianced builders who need a nononsense resource to contracting and home building. I have used this book and Vol 1 or many years and it has been nothing short of a time and money saver.
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Instructions from a professional builder,
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This review is from: Handbook of Construction Contracting: Estimating, Bidding, Scheduling, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
This book gets to the point with the basics showing how to do a job in detail with clear, concise instructions and drawings showing details that ensures professional performance. A must for a builder or tradesman engaged in the construction trades. I wouldn't start a job without it and I've been in the construction business for a good man years.
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diagonal wall bracing, maximum concrete pressure, skilled manhours, projected horizontal length, manhour figures, latest event time, projected horizontal area, mortar yield, gypsum cement plaster, net wall area, plywood panel siding, unit cost method, earliest event time, foundation wall forms, general excavation, maximum stud, maximum tie, estimate sheet, manhour estimates, lumber engineering, spec builder, estimating excavation, common rafter, total linear feet, corner bracing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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diagonal wall bracing, maximum concrete pressure, skilled manhours, projected horizontal length, manhour figures, latest event time, projected horizontal area, mortar yield, gypsum cement plaster, net wall area, plywood panel siding, unit cost method, earliest event time, foundation wall forms, general excavation, maximum stud, maximum tie, estimate sheet, manhour estimates, lumber engineering, spec builder, estimating excavation, common rafter, total linear feet, corner bracing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Federal Bldg, Lien Holder, Manhours Work, Unit Manhours, National Grading Rule, Housing Starts, New York, Sel Str, Department of Commerce, Government Printing Office, Craftsman Book Company, Public Authority, San Mateo, Select Structural, Superintendent of Documents, Wall Nominal New!
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- Record Keeping by National Learning Corporation on page 244
- Puerto Rico (America the Beautiful, Second) by Lucile Davis on page 296
- San Mateo by G.M. Johnson & Associates Ltd on page 70
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