Construction Contracting
James J. Adrian, Ph.D., PE, CPA


Construction contracting is competitive but can be very profitable.  Given the opportunity to improve firm and project operations, the proactive construction firm that implements sound business and project practices can realize significant profits.  This book is a handbook for construction contracting.  It includes chapter of company management as well as project management functions.  The implementation of the procedures set out in this book will result in improved company and project performance.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1:  Successful Construction Contracting: An Introduction
  • Chapter 2:  Structure of the Firm: Legal, Organizational, Financial
  • Chapter 3:  Marketing: Obtaining and Maintaining Clients
  • Chapter 4:  Financing
  • Chapter 5:  Financial Accounting
  • Chapter 6:  Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Chapter 7:  Financial Management
  • Chapter 8:  Business Law
  • Chapter 9:  Preparation of the Detailed Estimate
  • Chapter 10: Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Chapter 11: Productivity Management and Improvement
  • Chapter 12: Job Control: Time and Cost
  • Chapter 13: Prevention and Preparation of Construction Claims
  • Appendix A: Checklist for Estimating Practices
  • Appendix B: Checklist for Planning and Scheduling Practices
  • Appendix C: Implementing a Productivity Program
  • Appendix D: Job Cost Control Procedures
  • Appendix E: Claims Prevention and Preparation

$56.90 Hardcover, 328 pp.  2002
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