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Alpha
Dogs: Leading, Managing & Motivating In The Construction Industry Learn How To Lead The
Way In Managing Your Construction Business
Construction management leadership is about responsibility. For
people. For materials. For risk. For money. For client satisfaction.
It is a challenge. It is a privilege. It is a profession.
Construction leaders are the Alpha Dogs. Being an Alpha Dog is a
remarkable opportunity. It is the profound reward of personal and
professional growth. It is offered to all; from the young apprentice
to the foreman to the project manager to the CEO. It waits for any
who possess the ambition and determination. It rewards any with the
grit and desire
Basic
Business Management: A Guide For Small Volume Home Builders Control All The Aspects
Of Running Your Small Volume Home Building Company
Learn how to obtain financing,
control costs, ensure consistent quality standards, and more
effectively manage your employees and trade contractors. You’ll find
out how to identify market and industry trends that will yield
business opportunities. Whether you are just starting your
small-volume building business or you want to refine your current
business practices, Basic Business Management will provide you with
management guidance you can use to improve your efficiency and
profitability
Basic Construction
Management: The Superintendent's Job Great Training Tool to Assist Managers
Relating the Latest Techniques and Technologies In Construction
Management
Today’s construction projects are more complex than ever.
Construction Management of these projects has also become more complex. This
perennial NAHB bestselling book , now in its fourth edition, addresses the
issues facing today’s construction management in the real world. New
managers can use this as a great training tool. More experienced
superintendents can brush up on the latest techniques and
technologies.
Be a
Successful Building Contractor All the ins and
outs of starting and running a profitable enterprise in today's
construction market.
Packed with fast track building code facts, tips and techniques, and
quick calculations, this practical resource helps building
contractors define their business requirements, select a business
structure, manage jobs efficiently, locate desirable building lots,
build on speculation, computerize their operations, understand
financial transactions, hire top-notch employees--and avoid common
pitfalls.
Bosch Punch List
Digital Task Master, Master Builder 2003 Version
- BDPTPLMB Manage
Your Punch Lists Effectively and Save Time &
Money on Every Job
The PDA task management software productivity
tool that pays for itself in less than a month!.
It is software for field and office personnel.
Generates tasks lists and automatically
distributes the assignments to Trade partners
and customers. Integrates with Intuit Master
Builder. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE READ Punch
List Desktop is SOFTWARE that works on any PC
running Windows 95 or beyond. Punch List Remote
is SOFTWARE that works on Palm OS devices with
at least 2 MB of memory.
Microsoft Pocket PC devices are NOT currently
supported.
Bosch Punch List
Manager Lite - BDPTPLM Easily
Manage Service Dispatch, Customer Care and
Warranty Tracking
PunchList Manager Provides a automated solution
to service dispatch, customer care and warranty
tracking! It is software that allows you to
track service requests, generate CRM letters,
and manage how well your vendors and supervisors
are doing Integrates with popular back office
systems including Intuit Master Builder. SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS – PLEASE READ PunchList Manager
Desktop is SOFTWARE that works on any PC running
Windows 98 SE or beyond. PunchList Manager for
Palm OS is SOFTWARE that works on Palm OS
devices with at least 8 MB of memory.
Microsoft Pocket PC devices are NOT currently
supported.
Computer Based
Construction Project Management Introduces Computer
Aided Construction Management Technology
For senior-level courses in Construction Project Management, and
undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Computer-Aided Construction
Management. This text views basic project management concepts from
an information technology perspective. It contains comprehensive
coverage of quantitative construction management techniques for
planning, scheduling, estimating, cost optimization, cash flow
analysis, bidding, and project control. All concepts are presented
both manually and on computer applications, with a single case study
to clearly demonstrate the evolution of concepts in the successive
chapters.
Construction Business Management What Every Construction Contractor, Builder
& Subcontractor Needs To Know
Written by a general contractor
of 25 years, Construction Business Management offers the lessons
learned from both good and not-so-good decisions. Read what it takes
to build all aspects of a business that’s profitable, enjoyable, and
enduring. Written for
contractors, key employees, subcontractors, students, and facility
executives.
Construction
Jobsite Management Details All Facets of Construction Project
Management From The Contractors Point of View
Examines the duties that are
handled by the project manager, construction superintendent, and
construction engineer throughout the progress of a job, from the
configurations of a project team through project closeout. A
hallmark of this book is its dedicated focus on the activities of
jobsite personnel that includes helpful techniques and procedures
for effectively managing a project from start to finish. The clear,
concise language in which it is written makes this book an essential
introduction to the "real world" of effective management techniques
Construction Management -
3rd Edition Learn The Skills and
Knowledge Necessary To Be A Successful Construction Manager
Get the skills and knowledge you
need to be a successful construction manager with the thoroughly
updated new edition of Halpin's Construction Management Book. This Construction Management
Book reflects the most recent
developments in industry practice, introduces you to the complex
business of developing and constructing a major facility or
structure, and examines the skills needed to be a successful
construction manager. You'll learn how to manage resources (money,
machines, material, and men), contracts, changing conditions, and
unforeseen events as well as about new safety procedures and the
most recent industry statistics and practices
Construction Management:
Understanding and Leading an Ethical Project Team Learn Proactive Leadership Skills and
Techniques in Construction Management
A heavy emphasis is placed on the topics of leadership and ethics as
they relate to the management of major construction projects. This
book absolutely does not simply explain what common unethical acts
are, as this would be stating the obvious. This book elaborates to
provide management techniques that can be implemented to ensure each
member of the project team is performing their individual role in a
competent and ethical manner. This elaboration on proven management
techniques is what makes this book truly valuable.
Construction Management: Emerging
Trends & Technologies Indispensible Resource For Keeping Up With
Changes In The Construction Industry
An overview of the construction industry and the management of
construction projects. Construction Management: Emerging Trends and
Technologies offers solid, foundational concepts in “traditional”
areas, including construction contracts, cash flow, estimating and
scheduling. Setting it apart from traditional books on the subject,
it breaks away from these traditional areas to explore emerging
areas of interest, such as “mega-projects,” design-build
construction, public private partnerships, the application of
information technology to construction, configuration management,
and sustainable construction.
Construction Management Fundamentals Learn The Technical and Business
Side of Managing Construction
Introduction to both technical
and business sides of construction, and is intended for use in an
undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum or for graduate courses
in Construction Management. The text covers fundamentals of
construction in a logical, simple, and concise format, and many
examples reinforce construction and management concepts through
applications, photographs, and illustrations derived from actual
projects. Based upon professional practice, standard formats for
analyzing common problems are presented and explained preparing
students for fast-paced bid preparation..
Construction Management JumpStart Learn The Skills To
Succeed In Construction Management
Anyone launching or considering
a career in Construction Management should read this one-of-a-kind
introductory career book. Its practical approach to managing
construction projects and understanding the overall industry appeals
to both students and tradespeople alike.
Construction Nightmares: Jobs From
Hell and How To Avoid Them Learn
How To Avoid Problems With
Construction Jobs
construction project veteran Arthur O'Leary relates actual jobs gone
bad in the world of construction, dealing with plans, extras,
delays, interference, scheduling, extra work, change orders
defective construction, inadequate supervision, incompetent
contractors, and just about every other problem that can happen on a
construction job. After the reader finds out what happened on the
job, what went wrong and how it went wrong, James Acret provides a
legal analysis and the probable outcome of the potential arbitration
or lawsuit.
Construction Planning,
Equipment, and Methods Learn The Fundamentals
of Machine Utilization and Production Estimating
The Seventh Edition of
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, follows in
the footsteps of the previous editions by providing the reader with
the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in
a logical, simple, and concise format. This text features expanded
coverage of building in today's global environment.
Hundreds of photos and
illustrations have been added to the seventh edition to
make this dynamic text even more accessible to both students and
professionals.
Construction Project Administration Details How Successful Construction
Projects are Managed and Administered
Using simple, straightforward
language, this text addresses how a successful construction project
is managed and administered from design through construction to
closeout. With the goal of uniting the key stakeholders
(contractors, architects, engineers, etc) and providing them with a
workable system for operating as an effective construction team,
Construction Project Administration reflects the latest
technology, laws and regulations. Topics pertinent to each stage of
a project are introduced and discussed as they occur throughout the
life of the project. Numerous real-world examples are included
Construction Project Management - 3rd Edition Provides The "Big Picture" of the
Construction Management Process
Provides a perspective as to how the construction industry functions
in relation to the national economy and in the public's eye. This
book focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any
public or private construction project, providing the construction
professional with the skills needed to work with and alongside the
owner representative, the designer, and within the public's eye. It
explains in detail the project elements and environment, and the
responsibilities of the varied project professionals, and follows in
detail the chronology of a project. For construction professionals,
including project managers, architects, project owners and their
representatives, civil engineers, and practitioners who are looking
for an understanding of the changes in their industry and new tools
and management methods available for dealing with those changes
Contractors' Survival Manual Learn How To Survive
The Tough Times In The Contracting Industry
How to survive hard times and succeed
during the up cycles. Shows what to do when the bills can't be paid,
finding money and buying time, transferring debt, and all the
alternatives to bankruptcy. Explains how to build profits, avoid
problems in zoning and permits, taxes, time-keeping, and payroll.
Unconventional advice on how to invest in inflation, get high
appraisals, trade and postpone income, and stay hip-deep in profitable
work.
Crisis Management Planning and Media
Relations for the Design and Construction Industry
The only step-by-step guide to
crisis management for the design and construction industry.
Accidents, lawsuits, labor walkouts . . . A crisis can come out of
nowhere to strike even the most responsible and safety-conscious
design and construction companies. The good news is that when bad
things happen, there are ways to navigate successfully through the
tough times to get your company back on track and back in business
as soon as possible. The secret is to be prepared—and this book
shows you how. Crisis Management gives you the detailed practical
knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to get ready for virtually
any crisis situation—before it happens. With proven procedures,
forms, and checklists to guide you through every step of the process
Critical Success Factors of Construction Project Management Presents The Most Important Success Factors
In Construction Project Management
The book presents the most critical success factors on which to
focus to reduce potential failures in future construction projects.
Identifying critical success factors would assist in taking
proactive measure for successful project management of construction
projects. The study will benefit the academicians and professionals
involved with building projects. The findings will also be useful
for effective management of all types of construction projects, thus
helping to raise the overall level of productivity in the
construction industry.
Daily
Field Guide: A LogBook for Home Builders Keep Your Jobs Running
Smoothly With This Handy Daily Log Book
Organization is the key to success.
With this handy manual you can manage the details to keep each job
running smoothly and on schedule. Use it to keep accurate records of
jobsite activities, document events during the course of
construction, and to schedule trade contractors and suppliers.
Includes a computer disk to help you modify and personalize each
form, chart, and checklist.
Field Guide for Construction Management: Management By Walking
Around Helps Construction
Managers Through The Trials and Tribulations of Managing Their
Projects
From any perspective, the ideal construction project is one in which
the contractor shows up on your doorstep with the right price and
all of his tools, people, and equipment ready to start, and builds
exactly what you want for the price you want and finish on schedule.
Everyone then goes away, happy as clams. This is the ideal, but it
never occurs. The world is a competitive place; to survive,
contractors must think competitively in order to win work. They must
find a way to complete a quality project for the lowest price.
Circumstances can easily derail even the best plans and contractors,
but with planning, delays and cost overruns can be minimized. This
handbook helps guide the construction manager through the trials and
tribulations of selecting, expecting, rejecting, prompting,
requiring, and documenting what the contractor produces on the
project.
Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight Provides Tools Necessary To Supervise Green
Construction Financing and Construction
Green Construction is a specialized and skilled profession, and the
author has extensive experience in this field. With this in mind,
the reference is designed to provide practical guidelines and
essential insights in preparing competent and professional looking
?Project Analysis Reports? and ?Project Status Reports?. The book
also provides numerous tips on how to phrase the language of reports
in a manner that is articulate and clearly understood by Real Estate
Lenders and investors, as well as being an indispensable companion
for both information and stimulus.
Handbook of Construction Contracting vol.1 Volume 1
Everything you need to know to start and run your construction
business; the pros and cons of each type of contracting, the
records you'll need to keep, and how to read and understand
house plans and specs so you find any problems before the
actual work begins. All aspects of construction are covered in
detail, including all-weather wood foundations, practical math
for the job site, and elementary surveying.
Handbook of Construction Contracting vol.2 Volume 2
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.
How to Succeed in your own Construction Business Everything You Need To
Know To Start Your Own Construction Business
Everything you need to start your own
construction business: setting up the paperwork, finding the work,
advertising, using contracts, dealing with lenders, estimating,
scheduling, finding and keeping good employees, keeping the books, and
coping with success. If you're considering starting your own
construction business, all the knowledge, tips, and blank forms you need
are here.
Job
Order Contracting: Expediting Construction Project Delivery
Quickly Learn The Job
Order Contracting Project Management System
Job Order Contracting, JOC, is fast becoming the preferred
contracting technique for repair and renovation, minor new
construction, and maintenance projects in the public sector and in
many states and municipalities. The author of Job Order Contracting:
Expediting Construction Project Delivery, Allen Henderson, a leading
JOC expert and practitioner will show you how to set up your own
system.
Lean Culture for the Construction Industry: Building Responsible and
Committed Project Teams In-Depth Exploration of
Construction Management Principles, Tactics and Strategies
Given that the greatest risk
factor on any project is manpower costs, problems resulting in
delays, rework, or overtime will lower profits through increased
labor costs. Most of these process-generated costs are fully
preventable. An in-depth exploration of the application of Lean
initiatives in the construction industry, Lean Culture for the
Construction Industry: Building Responsible and Committed Project
Teams addresses employee issues in terms of productivity and waste
by applying behavioral psychology principles at both tactical and
strategic levels.
Managing The Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling & Project
Control Easy-To-Read Guide Covers All Areas of The
Construction Management Process
Using simple, straightforward
language, this text addresses how a successful construction project
is managed and administered from design through construction to
closeout. With the goal of uniting the key stakeholders
(contractors, architects, engineers, etc) and providing them with a
workable system for operating as an effective construction team,
Construction Project Administration reflects the latest
technology, laws and regulations. Topics pertinent to each stage of
a project are introduced and discussed as they occur throughout the
life of the project. Numerous real-world examples are included
Managing The Small Construction Business A Hands-On Guide to
Starting and Managing A Small Construction Company
This hands-on guide enlightens readers on how to start up and run a
profitable small construction company. Practical advice on pricing,
bidding, bookkeeping, staffing, contracts, marketing and more,
combine to turn entrepreneurial dreams into a reality
Mechanical and
Electrical Systems for Construction Managers
Guide to Understanding
Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Systems
Construction managers must
understand all aspects of a wide range of mechanical, electrical,
and plumbing systems. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for
Construction Managers provides an overview of these systems as
required by general contractors, construction managers, and
supervisors. This textbook can be used as part of a comprehensive
mechanical construction management program.
Companion Workbook and Answer Key Also Available
Moving
to Commercial Construction
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. FREE CD-ROM with a 300-page
database of cost estimates is included.
Organization Management in Construction
Comprehensive Overview of
the Key Issues in Construction Management and Organization
Construction executives typically reach senior level after many
years mastering the art of project management, which has given them
very little time or opportunity to learn the concepts and principles
of organization leadership – unlike their counterparts in other
industries who have been steeped in this. This book provides a
comprehensive overview of the key issues that organization leaders
must understand and address. It provides concise summaries by
leading international authorities of the ten key strategic
management issues, shows how they have emerged, and outlines their
potential impact on the construction organization.
Project Scheduling and
Management for Construction
Learn Techniques for
Construction Project Scheduling and Management
This revised third edition features expanded coverage of
construction project scheduling and control. From vital project
management principles through the latest scheduling, tracking, and
controlling techniques, the author explains how to think through and
prepare a comprehensive schedule. Also included are two new chapters
on cost analysis and control and linear scheduling methods
Running a
Successful Construction Company -
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating, Managing,
and Enjoying a Profitable Building Business.
You don't need an MBA to create and run a
thriving residential construction business, but you do need a tight
grip on the fundamentals of construction management and business
organization. In this completely revised second edition, David Gerstel shows how to create accurate estimates, set up an office,
shop for insurance and keep the books, how to find the right jobs,
figure costs, make bids, write strong contracts and handle change
orders.
Scheduling with SureTrak
Scheduling with SureTrak utilizes the
latest screen captures from the premier construction scheduling
software on the market as visuals to illustrate all facets of
project control. Its distinctive coverage of construction scheduling
includes the traditional theory associated with planning,
scheduling, and controlling construction projects, along with the
actual use of Primavera’s SureTrak software into these applications.
This book not only exposes learners to on-screen images but also
shows them how to manipulate hard copy prints for exceptional
communication and demonstration results.
Smart
Business for Contractors
A Guide to Money and the Law Specifically for Contractors
You are a contractor. You know your trade, and you're good at it.
But what about the unique financial and legal concerns of running a
construction business? Do you have the right tools for dealing with
money and the law? Attorney Jim Kramon provides all the information
you need to turn your hard work into greater financial security.
SureTrak Project
Manager Software - Version 3.0 Software
for Planning, Scheduling and Organizing Your
Projects
SureTrak Project Manager helps you plan,
schedule and organize projects from start to
finish. Even if you've never managed a project,
you can do it like a pro with SureTrak. View
your project - graphically, Speed up the
process, Simplify resource assignments, Forecast
shortages to avoid delays, Anticipate obstacles.
See how rescheduling one activity affects the
predecessor and successor activities in the
Trace Logic window of PERT. As you encounter
project delays or resource shortages, SureTrak
automatically displays the downstream effects on
the rest of the project, and most importantly,
on the critical path.
Survival Of The Fittest Learn To Survive The
Challenges In Today's Construction Industry
Discusses the challenges and rewards facing the construction
industry in today’s world, emphasizes the importance of every
journeyman and apprentice to the future of Union Construction. It
seeks commitments from construction workers to Union Construction in
the form of dedication, focus, and discipline. In turn, Union
Construction promises rewards in terms of increased money,
opportunities, respect, and satisfaction for its loyal members
The Building Process Simplified: A
Homeowners and Contractors Guide to Codes, Permits and Inspections
Comprehensive
Guide To Navigating the Process of
Permits & Code Inspections
If you’re a homeowner, contractor, or do-it-yourselfer that has ever
needed to navigate a home project through code compliance, permits, and
the inspection process, but felt intimidated by the complexity of it
all, your resource is here. The Building Process Simplified is a
straightforward, no-nonsense guide with an abundance of practical
examples that clarify otherwise complicated code articles and approved
processes. Coverage spans a broad range of topics, from code compliance
and permits to the court process and zoning issues, making this a
well-rounded, valuable resource for anyone seeking a more in-depth
understanding of home projects and their processes
Total Construction Project Management Learn Efficient,
Profitable and Headache Free Construction Management
Suffering from chronic project
headaches? Relief is on the way! PM pro George Ritz has written the
prescription for the efficient, profitable, and headache-free
management of any capital project. Total Construction Project
Management combines the latest management innovations with
tried-and-proven construction techniques to produce a cutting-edge
``total system' guaranteed to give you complete control over every
phase of field operations.
Urban Construction Project Management Get Proven Solutions To Unique Problems in
Urban Construction Projects
Filled with hands-on advice from
two seasoned project management experts, Urban Construction
Project Management provides a wealth of proven solutions to the
common problems of construction management in urban environments.
The construction management book includes cutting-edge information about working on small
sites, public safety, the permit process, coordinating with utility
companies, dealing with adjacent properties, and many other topics.
This indispensable construction management tool uses numerous
illustrations, photographs, charts, tables, and diagrams to clarify
the critical issues involved in today's urban construction projects.
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