Proven business strategies for operating a profitable and efficient construction firm

Written 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 fi rm consistently profitable. 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. You'll learn ways to gain the competitive edge by adopting superior processes, speeding up your business cycle, and maximizing client satisfaction. Tips for positioning your firm on the "sweet spot" of the risk-reward curve are also included. Realworld case studies demonstrate the concepts presented in this practical guide. 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

Chapter 1. The New Business Model

Chapter 2. Corporate Objectives and Strategies

Chapter 3. Work Acquisition

Chapter 4. Operations Management

Chapter 5. Human Resources

Chapter 6. Financial Management

Chapter 7. Technology

Chapter 8. Best Practices

Chapter 9. Summary and Conclusions

Appendix A: Case Studies

Appendix B: Digest of Other Management Insights

Appendix C: What Construction Professionals Need to Know and Reading

Appendix D: Construction Parables