Mastering the Construction Startup - Nick B Ganaway

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Résumé :
CONTENTS

Author's Disclaimer

Why Read This Book?

What is Business Infrastructure?

You're Not Alone

What You Can Learn

About the Author

Introduction

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PART 1

THE CONTRACTOR

Chapter 1. Entrepreneurial Characteristics??????

It's Not Easy

Your Dual Role as Owner and Manager of Your Company

Passion for Your New Baby is Good, but...

Chapter 2. Company Culture

Chapter 3. Elements of Leadership

Vision and Strategic Direction

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Adaptability and Resilience

Integrity and Ethical Leadership

Team Development and Empowerment

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PART 2

REGULATORY MATTERS

Chapter 4. Business and Government Regulations

Incorporating Your Company

Registration in Other States

Registered Agent

Professional Licensing

Municipal Business Licensing and Permitting

Corporations and LLCs

The LLC

The S Corporation

The C Corporation

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

Partnership Agreement

Establishing Your Corporate Identity

Choosing the Name for Your Company

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PART 3

GETTING IT DONE

Chapter 5. The General Contractor

The Owner - Contractor Relationship

Managing Risk

Construction Type

Union or Non-Union

Managing the Common Causes for Contractor Failure

Increase in Project Size

Changing Your Geographic Area

Taking on a New Type of Construction

Lack of Management Maturity

Task Dependency Software

Construction Document Software

Construction Bookkeeping Software

Awareness of the Economy and Other Business Threats and Opportunities

Negotiation

Proactively Manage Budgets

Demand High Quality

Cultivate Relationships

Meet the Schedule

Stakeholder Communication

Human Resources Management

Trust

Marketing

Chapter 6. Subcontractor Management

Effective Subcontract Documents

Trust

Prequalification of Subcontractors

Subcontractor Proposal and Scope of Work

Notice to Proceed Precaution

Official Notice

Inspection of the Subcontractor Work?????????????

Topographical Site Survey

Differing Conditions

Independent Contractor vs Payroll Employee

IRS Regulations for Independent Contractors

Managing Change Orders

Effective Change Order Procedures

Chapter 7. Construction Disputes

Design Defects

Workmanship Defects

Negligence

Changes in Scope

Changes in the Work

Contract Terms and Conditions

Payment

Methods of Dispute Resolution

Negotiation

Mediation

Arbitration

Chapter 8. Project Delay

Causes for Delay

Be Prepared

Chapter 9. Contracts and Agreements

What is a Contract?

The Value of a Written Agreement

Types of Construction Contracts

Lump Sum Contract

Unit Price Contract

Cost-Plus Contract

Incentive Contract

Design-Build Contract

Getting Paid

Example Lawsuit

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PART 4

RESOURCES

Chapter 10. Lawyers

Construction Industry Lawyer

General Practice or Business Lawyer

Employment Lawyer

Workers Compensation Lawyer

Real Estate Lawyer

Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer

Civil Litigation Lawyer

Tax Lawyer

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Personal Injury Lawyer

Immigration Lawyer

Estate Planning Lawyer

Deal Making

Chapter 11. Accountin...

Biographie:

NICK B. GANAWAY is a seasoned construction industry expert with decades of hands-on experience. From 1974 to 1999, he founded and grew Ganaway Contracting Company into a successful commercial general contracting firm operating across the Southeastern states. Since selling the company several years ago, Nick has continued his involvement in commercial real estate development. He authored Construction Business Management in 2006 and has contributed to industry publications such as Construction Business Owner, Construction Executive, and Entrepreneur....

Sommaire:

EQUIPS STARTUP CONTRACTORS WITH THE TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

For construction professionals starting their businesses, success depends on more than just skill and dedication. Mastering the Construction Startup provides an essential master plan for creating the foundational infrastructure every contractor needs to achieve sustainable growth and upon which every strategic decision will be made. Written by industry expert Nick B. Ganaway, this real-world guide details how to strategically align people, systems, and processes with business goals to proactively address risks, reduce errors, and build lasting operational resilience.

Grounded in decades of general contracting experience and research, each concise and accessible chapter breaks down the key components of sustainable success, such as identifying elements of a solid legal and financial base, establishing relationships with essential professionals, and creating a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. Throughout the book, Ganaway, often engaging directly with the reader, offers expert insights on everything from the role of the contractor to elements of leadership to advantages of niche contracting.

Mastering the Construction Startup empowers contractors to set up their companies for success during the challenging early years and beyond. Here is a small sample of the principles discussed:

• Why your company's culture is critical to your success and how to ensure it will be what you want
• Billing procedures to follow to ensure that you get paid for your work
• Your essential need to hire the right lawyer and the right accountant for your business before your Day 1
• Your personal guarantee, its extreme risk for you, and what to do when it is required
• The legal and financial consequences of improper business registration and professional licensing
• How to choose the form of business structure best suited to your company
• An essential checklist for startups, and forms you can use
• The risks inherent in the Sole Proprietorship form of business
• The problems with partnerships and how to address them in advance

Mastering the Construction Startup: A Business Infrastructure Guide is perfect for trade school and college courses in construction management and entrepreneurship, and a must-have resource for contractors, project managers, and subcontractors at all levels....