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Books & Manuals for Contractors
Markup & Profit ~ Materials ~
Dictionaries ~ Daily Logs ~ Legal/Law |
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Markup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide Format: Paperback & CD 316 Pages
ISBN: 1572180714 Author: Michael C. Stone
Publisher: Craftsman |
The main reason that contractors
go broke, in almost all cases, comes from not charging enough for the work that is done.
This book shows you a time tested formula on how to develop the correct markup, and
includes a number of problems for the reader to assure their thorough understanding of the
math and the principles involved. The book is easy to understand by non-accountants.
To help you keep your company organized, the book includes sample worksheets and sales
contracts, lead sheets, subcontract forms, notification forms, job schedules, checklists
and other blank forms. Add your company's name, address or logo, and then photocopy them
as you need them. Or, use the FREE CD-ROM included inside the back cover. |
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Construction Databook: Construction Materials and Equipment Hardcover: 688 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Pro; 2nd edition
(February 12, 2010) ISBN: 0071613579 |
| Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials
and Equipment: A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium, Construction Databook,
Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations
covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site.
Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you
run any construction job more efficiently and economically. |
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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Design and Construction Format: Paperback 296 Pages
ISBN: 0071445064
Author: Ernest Burden Publisher: McGraw-Hill |
| The Illustrated Dictionary of Building
Design and Construction is the #1 resource in the building industry With a
straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, drawings, and diagrams than any other
illustrated dictionary, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone
involved in the building industry. The wide range of topics makes it the only single
volume reference to cover all aspects of design, construction, and related business
terminology. No other illustrated construction dictionary covers design, the coordination
between the entire design and project delivery process, and the business aspects of the
building industry. |
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Building Trades Dictionary Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Amer Technical Pub; 4th Ed.
(January 1, 2007) ISBN: 0826904068 |
| A comprehensive reference for tradesworkers.
Building trades, basic engineering, and architectural terms are presented in a highly
illustrated, concise format. Emphasis is placed on construction tools and equipment,
materials, and processes. Similar to a standard dictionary, terms are defined, synonyms
are identified, and illustrations are provided. Over 1500 terms have been added to this
edition and existing terms have been revised to reflect changes in the industry. |
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Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: R.S. Means Co; 2nd Expanded edition
(February 2006) ISBN: 087629817X |
| English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English.This
new tool is designed to facilitate communication among Spanish- and English-speaking
construction communities--improving quality of performance and job-site safety. It
features the most common words and phrases used in the construction industry with
easy-to-follow pronunciations. An essential tool for contractors, construction workers,
architects, building officials, and students in apprenticeship and training programs. |
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Construction & Maintenance Daily Log Format: Hardcover 400 pages
ISBN: 0976658844
Author: Safety Meeting Outlines Inc.
Publisher: Safety Meeting Outlines |
| The Construction and Maintenance Daily Log
helps you record all of the day's important events. Improved record keeping will lead to
better project organization, a better understanding of the work and the costs, fewer
hassles over disputed changes and ultimately increased profitabilty. |
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Construction Daily Project Log for Construction & Maintenance Hardcover: 395 pages
Publisher: Atlas (January 1, 2005)
ISBN-10: 1933345268 |
| Running your Business is simple with
Construction Daily Log Set! With 365 undated log pages, this book will allow you
to effortlessly keep track of daily events and occurrences on the jobsite including
weather conditions, craftspeople, contract extras, equipment usage and rental, material
purchases, overall progress, safety concerns, accidents and more with the Construction
Daily Project Log for Construction & Maintenance. You'll have better control over your
resources and costs with the ability to keep accurate records of jobsite activities,
document events during the course of construction, compare the accuracy of initial
estimates, and gauge your overall productivity. Complete with enough log sheets to track
more than 12 months of work. |
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Construction Contracting: Business and Legal Principles, 2nd Edition Paperback 356 Pages
ISBN: 0130910554 Author: Bartholomew
Publisher: Prentice Hall |
| Exceptionally practical and authoritative,
this introduction to construction contracting as it applies to typical, every-day
situations explains “theoretical” ideas in terms of what really happens in
practice. Intendend for managers rather than lawyers, it emphasizes the more common case
law holdings and industry customs that help avoid troublesome legal issues during the
completion of a project. |
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Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers Hardcover 528 Pages
Author: Nancy J. White ISBN: 141804847X
Publisher & Mfg: Cengage Learning |
| The construction industry now has a clear,
targeted resource for learning pertinent legal principles. Traditional books focus on
general legal principles or general construction practices, while this book focuses on
that critical place where the law and construction practices intersect. From labor law to
contracts, property law to insurance, Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and
Engineers uses real-world examples and clear, straightforward business language to
transform complex legal jargon into relevant, applicable legal principles and strategies.
This book serves as an ideal reference for managers, architects, engineers, construction
executives, as well as a useful learning tool for students seeking the knowledge to
succeed in these important fields. |
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