Be a Successful Building Contractor [Paperback]

This practical guide provides a complete start-up plan of action for the tradesman who has the skill but not the business know-how. It approaches business ownership from the aspect of everyday, real-life homebuilding, and stresses all considerations for building a business.

Includes Fast-Track Code Facts

Quick Calculations

Includes Fast-Track Code Facts

Land development tips and techniques for builders

"Getting Computerized" chapter updated

Tips boxes added throughout --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

"A wonderful book on the industry ... If you are interested in becoming a contractor and don't have much experience with all of the building aspects, this book should enlighten you. I highly recommend it."*

"Answers many questions about the business side of the homebuilding industry."*

*Online reader review of the previous edition

THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING
Covering 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! --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editor-in-Chief, Roger Woodson has been active in the construction industry for more than twenty-five years. Self-employed since 1979, Woodson has been a leader in land development, the construction of residential properties
and developments, and the real estate industry. The real-world field experience Woodson has gained over the years has been shared in many of the more than 60 books that Woodson has written. Presently, Woodson is heavily
involved in publishing, book production, and real estate consulting services. His companies are located in northern Maine, where Woodson resides.