The Elements of Building: A Business Handbook For Residential Builders & Tradesmen

by Mark Q Kerson

The Elements of Building is about the business of residential construction. It is a must-have resource for new and seasoned builders. With 40 years of experience in the trade, the author details the skills and wisdom needed to establish and run a successful construction company. This invaluable handbook offers insightful guidance on hiring and working with employees and subcontractors; choosing and working with clients; estimating and bidding; managing money and marketing; and much more. A tradesman with forty-plus years of experience said of The Elements of "This book should be required reading for every builder and tradesmen in America." Another "Practical, direct, no-nonsense. Wish I'd had this when I was starting out. . . It is a very good book.

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

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A review of EOB on Amazon.com from a builder:

"This is the sort of book that you need to read if you are a contractor, and you want to read if you are anyone else. It is written with humor, skill, and deep wisdom. If you are a contractor, the insights will make you (or save you) thousands of dollars in the first year. If you are simply looking for a book that showcases how an exceptional individual with a passion for improving and growing can become a leader in any field, this is it. Thank you, Mark. In our office, we refer to you as "Our Mentor," and you've helped settle several questions about how we should conduct our business."