The construction MBA
Subtitle: practical approaches to construction contracting
By: Matt Stevens
Publisher: McGrw-Hill
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780071763257
Subjects: Building; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Contracting; Construction industry; Management; Superintendence
Description: "This unique resource teaches you everything you need to know about construction that isn't covered in business school.The Construction MBA: Practical Approaches to Construction Contracting clearly outlines how to manage the multiple processes that must work simultaneously to make a construction company consistently profitable. It contains proven methods that, if implemented, will make a construction firm virtually resistant to recessions and client and employee problems. Presenting a buttoned-down approach to construction contracting, this practical guide provides real-world solutions that can be applied in any construction business.The Construction MBA features:  Proven strategies to limit time invested while maximizing profits and client satisfaction Successful methods for acquiring profitable work Charts, tables, and bulleted lists that clearly lay out the "How To's" of effective organizational management Complete coverage: The New Business Model; Corporate Objectives and Strategies; Work Acquisition; Operations Management; Human Resources; Financial Management; Technology; Best Practices; Case Studies"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1. The New Business Model; title: Chapter 2. Corporate Objectives and Strategies; title: Chapter 3. Work Acquisition; title: Chapter 4. Operations Management; title: Chapter 5. Human Resources; title: Chapter 6. Financial Management; title: Chapter 7. Technology; title: Chapter 8. Best Practices; title: Chapter 9. Summary and Conclusions; title: Appendix A: Case Studies; title: Appendix B: Digest of Other Management Insights; title: Appendix C: What Construction Professionals Need to Know and Reading; title: Appendix D: Construction Parables.