The Elements of Building, A Business Handbook for Residential Builders & Tradesman

by Mark Q. Kerson

This book is written for the skilled tradesman who has decided to open a residential construction business. It covers topics such as employees, customers, subcontractors, money, estimating and bidding, and working with related professionals such as designers and engineers.

Genres: Construction

343 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2014

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Contains a lot of information and ideas that I will be implementing into my company and documents. Book is well done and extensive. I can see myself referring to back to the Elements of Building for years to come.

[Jimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for builders, architects, engineers, and owners. I'm thinking about buying copies for all my current customers. Much of this is anecdotal in nature; nonetheless it provides a clear picture of the nature of running a construction business and the challenges that accompany this as well as the procedures and policies necessary to succeed.