{"title":"Technology \u0026 Engineering - Construction - Estimating","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"markup-profit-a-contractors-guide-revisited-9781572182714","title":"Markup \u0026 Profit: A Contractor's Guide, Revisited","description":"In order to succeed in a construction business, you have to be able to price your jobs to cover all labor, material and overhead expenses, and make a decent profit. But calculating markup is only part of the picture. If you're going to beat the odds and stay in business -- profitably, you also need to know how to write good contracts, manage your crews, work with subcontractors and collect on your work. This book covers the business basics of running a construction company, whether you're a general or specialty contractor working in remodeling, new construction or commercial work. The principles outlined here apply to all construction-related businesses. You'll find tried and tested formulas to guarantee profits, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow examples to help you learn how to operate your business successfully. Includes a link to free downloads of blank forms and checklists used in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael C. Stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Craftsman Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781572182714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Stone's career has been in building and remodeling, starting as a \"gofer\" in my father's construction business. I held a plumbing supervisor's license, then moved into sales and then management, running my own remodeling business for many years. That's when I first drafted the book \"Markup and Profit.\" I've coached many contractors and taught business management, sales and estimating classes throughout the U.S. and in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Michael C. Stone \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47287621681309,"sku":"9781572182714","price":81.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ddd5dc5a-a468-4c09-9643-7b25a8ec0231.jpg?v=1760044030"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/technology-engineering-construction-estimating.oembed","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}