The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071763252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 512 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Proven business strategies for operating a profitable and efficient construction firmWritten by a successful management researcher, advisor, and educator to construction contractors, The Construction MBA reveals effective operating practices for managing the multiple processes that must work simultaneously to make a construction firm consistently profitable. In addition, eight legendary management books are reviewed and their lessons are applied to the construction contracting business.The Construction MBA covers:The new business model Corporate objectives and strategies Work acquisition Operations management Human resources Financial management Technology Good operating practices. The methods in the book apply to both general and specialty contracting firms and describe how to grow both the top line and bottom line.This strategic resource explains how to integrate metrics into your business model that allow you to identify and react to critical trends. Tips for positioning your firm on the "sweet spot" of the risk-reward curve are also included. You'll learn ways to gain the competitive edge by adopting superior processes, speeding up your business cycle, and maximizing client satisfaction. Realworld case studies demonstrate the concepts presented in this practical guide
With more than 30 years' experience as a general and specialty contractor, he has been working with contracts as a management advisor since 1994. He earned an undergraduate degree in Construction Management from University of Louisiana-Monroe and an MBA from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. Matt is the author of Managing a Construction Firm on 24-Hours a Day (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006).. About the AuthorMatt Stevens is president of Stevens Construction Institute, Inc., management advisors to construction contractors. Matt also worked as a management consultant with FMI Corporation from 1997-2002
He earned an undergraduate degree in Construction Management from University of Louisiana-Monroe and an MBA from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. Matt Stevens is president of Stevens Construction Institute, Inc., management advisors to construction contractors. Matt also worked as a management consultant with FMI Corporation from 1997-2002. Matt is the author of Managing a C
Amazon Customer said Construction PM & Legal Professional - Disappointed. I am a construction professional (16-year PM and 5-year construction attorney), but I wanted to better understand the precise application of professional business methods and procedures to the construction industry. General MBA books cover topics, such as strategy, operations, finance, risk, economics, and accounting, which are MBA course topics. However, these general MBA books ar. Poor Quality Binding BW I purchased this book along with another construction book. The other book has 1024 pages which led to a delay in reading The Construction MBA. My initial thoughts on the content are very positive, and I very much look forward to completing the material.On the down side, three of the first twenty pages have become unattached from the binding. I cannot tell whether the glue has fail. Interesting Ashwin Contains some interesting facts and best practices for use in the industry. Better readability because of the written style.Recommend to current managers and starters.