Moving to Commercial Construction [Paperback]

Stephen S. Saucerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572181036 | ISBN-13: 978-1572181038 | Publication Date: July 11, 2001

Commercial construction work is usually larger than residential, the payoff is better and you don't have to deal with homeowners. But commercial jobs have risks of their own, and if you are not careful you can lose your shirt.

If you've been thinking of taking on more commercial jobs, you should have the information in this new book. It offers the general contractor, subcontractor, and designer some step-by-step methods to making the move from residential to commercial construction a successful one.

Covers finding commercial work, compiling and estimate and presenting a bid, getting through the submittal and shop drawing process, working with owners, architects and subs, and controlling your costs and insuring profit.

Includes a CD-ROM with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windowsâ„¢ estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Craftsman Book Co (July 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572181036
• ISBN-13: 978-1572181038
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,206,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With all the forms needed to keep track of commercial work, October 11, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moving to Commercial Construction (Paperback)

In Moving To Commercial Construction, commercial construction estimator and project manager Stephen Saucerman draws upon his many years of experience and expertise to present a complete introduction and instruction guide for those seeking to move from residential to commercial construction -- along with all the forms needed to keep track of commercial work. A "user friendly" text is augmented with an accompanying CD-ROM and detailed guidelines for deciding the size and scope of the intended commercial business; using networks, services and organizations to find work; understanding the complexities of the commercial bid process; organizing subcontracting and supplier bids; compiling an accurate estimate and presenting a bid; getting through the submittal and shop drawing process; working with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and employees; controlling business and construction overhead costs; marketing tools, trade shows; customer presentations and advertising; and dealing with local and governmental requirements affecting a commercial construction business. For anyone considering transforming their operation into a full fledged commercial construction company, Stephen Saucerman's Moving To Commercial Construction is an essential reference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+++, December 24, 2003

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D. Crider (Atlanta, georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moving to Commercial Construction (Paperback)

Great book!!! Very very informative, very easy to read. This book has been the source of a wealth of information for me on how to make the HUGE transition from home building to comercial.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nailed It!, January 10, 2007

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Michael Watson (Lebec, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moving to Commercial Construction (Paperback)

I run a company that generates around 4 to 6 Million a year for the last seven years, and we have been thinking about the commercial industry for aproximately a year now. By shear luck, I did a search on Amazon and "Moving to Commercial Construction" was the first book that popped up. I normally do not just "buy" a book but it intrigued me.
Stephan S. Saucerman absolutely nailed it for us, in fact I thought he was talking about our company! Written in clear simple english, well laid out, and I believe to be very thorough. Mr. Saucerman has a wit about him that keeps you interested. You can tell he's a guy that came from the field, which helps tremendously. Not only did it convince me we are on the right path but I have purchased two more copies for my Project Manager and Controller to have, and read as well.
Thanks Stephan for doing a great Job, I would look forward to follow up books of any kind from you!

-Michael Watson
Martin Brothers Development Inc.