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Moving to Commercial Construction

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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.

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.

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.