The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting

This unique resource teaches you everything you need to know about construction that isn't covered in business school. The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contractingclearly outlines how to manage the multiple processes that must work simultaneously to make a construction company consistently profitable. It contains proven methods that, if implemented, will make a construction firm virtually resistant to recessions and client and employee problems. Presenting a buttoned-down approach to construction contracting, this practical guide provides real-world solutions that can be applied in any construction business. The Construction MBAfeatures: Proven strategies to limit time invested while maximizing profits and client satisfaction Successful methods for acquiring profitable work Charts, tables, and bulleted lists that clearly lay out the "How To's" of effective organizational management Complete coverage: The New Business Model; Corporate Objectives and Strategies; Work Acquisition; Operations Management; Human Resources; Financial Management; Technology; Best Practices; Case Studies

Chapter 1. The New Business Model
Chapter 2. Corporate Objectives and Strategies
Chapter 3. Work Acquisition
Chapter 4. Operations Management
Chapter 5. Human Resources
Chapter 6. Financial Management
Chapter 7. Technology
Chapter 8. Best Practices
Chapter 9. Summary and Conclusions
Appendix A: Case Studies
Appendix B: Digest of Other Management Insights
Appendix C: What Construction Professionals Need to Know and Reading
Appendix D: Construction Parables