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| builder's guide to accounting: Builder's Guide to Accounting Michael C. Thomsett, 2001-07 This book includes self-test section at the end of each chapter. Test yourself, then check answers in the back of the book to see how you score. CD-ROM included. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Builder's Guide to Accounting Michael C. Thomsett, 1979 Step-by-step, easy-to-follow guidelines for setting up and maintaining records for your building business. A practical, newly-revised guide to all accounting methods showing how to meet state and federal accounting requirements and the new depreciation rules. Explains what the 1986 Tax Reform Act can mean to your business. Full of charts, diagrams, blank forms, simple directions and examples. Updated with every printing to reflect current accounting procedures. New with this edition: expanded test questions. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Bridge Builders Guide Kyle Ferlemann, Robert G. Davis, 2012-07-01 There has never been as much controversy in Masonry as that generated by the writings, rituals and symbols of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and its members. The majority of all Masonic conspiracy theories center upon the arcane symbolism of the Rite. In recent years study guides have become available, but they lack an in-depth and personalized discussion of our ancient mystical tradition. A man might read about the color of our hats, but it is unlikely he would be faced with a spiritual discussion of the colors as they relate to the Craft. The time has come for such a book. The time has come for this book. Kyle Ferlemann provides us with an in-depth, easy to read and understand text book for the Scottish Rite. It is, The Bridge Builders Guide. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Accounting and Financial Management for Residential Construction Emma Shinn, 2008 Shinn provides detailed information on how an accounting system operates and the basic principles for processing financial data. This fifth edition includes the updated NAHB Chart of Accounts, and shows builders how to take control of their finances. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Finding Hidden Profits Dennis Dixon, 2017 If you are a great craftsman and project manager but not good at numbers or paperwork, then you need to learn how. Finding Hidden Profits: A Guide for Custom Builders, Remodelers, and Architects shows you step-by-step how to position your business to make more money through these five key elements: * Allowances * Change orders * Draw schedules * Detailed specifications * Comprehensive contracts With more than 30 years of experience working on 300+ projects, from high-end custom homes to remodeling, smoke and fire damage, and annual property maintenance, Dennis Dixon knows how important it is to provide quality work on time and on budget. From choosing the right clients to setting expectations through clear communications and a comprehensive contract, Finding Hidden Profits provides practical advice, simple formulas, and useful tips you can use to start finding the profits hidden in your business today! |
| builder's guide to accounting: Construction Contracting Richard H. Clough, Glenn A. Sears, S. Keoki Sears, Robert O. Segner, Jerald L. Rounds, 2015-04-06 The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded Construction Contracting, the industry's leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. A cornerstone of the construction library, this text presents the hard-to-find information essential to successfully managing a construction company, applicable to building, heavy civil, high-tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike. A wealth of coverage on the basics of owning a construction business provides readers with a useful checkup on the state of their company, and in-depth exploration of the logistics, scheduling, administration, and legal aspects relevant to construction provide valuable guidance on important facets of the business operations. This updated edition contains new coverage of modern delivery methods, technology, and project management. The field of construction contracting comprises the entire set of skills, knowledge, and conceptual tools needed to successfully own or manage a construction company, as well as to undertake any actual project. This book gives readers complete, up-to-date information in all of these areas, with expert guidance toward best practices. Learn techniques for accurate cost estimating and effective bidding Understand construction contracts, surety bonds, and insurance Explore project time and cost management, with safety considerations Examine relevant labor law and labor relations techniques Between codes, standards, laws, and regulations, the construction industry presents many different areas with which the manager needs to be up to date, on top of actually doing the day-to-day running of the business. This book provides it all under one cover – for the project side and the business side, Construction Contracting is a complete working resource in the field or office. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Construction Daniel W. Halpin, Bolivar A. Senior, 2011-09-09 TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING/CIVIL SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BEGINS WITH THIS HANDS-ON GUIDE While construction professionals are skilled in the technical side of their work, they often find the financial management aspect of the business daunting. Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Construction will help you better understand and navigate the financial decisions that are part of every construction project. This book is a compact summary of the basic financial skills that a construction professional must have to be successful in the management of a construction company and its projects. Its topics address many of the questions that any construction administrator will face, such as: How to organize and use a company's financial reports What amount of cash must be made available to the contractor to complete a project Why the early payment of supplier invoices can enhance profitability How to quantify the time value of money in financial decisions What tax amount is owed by a company and how it impacts the bottom line How to control project costs What financial sources are available to a construction contractor for capital expansion In this text, you will learn about accounting fundamentals, project-related financial matters, and company level financial issues three factors that are key to your career success. An ideal reference for students of construction management and engineering, as well as professionals who need a quick refresher when dealing with cost control analysis and other financial issues, this text also offers: Easy-to-understand coverage of financial concepts specific to the construction industry, including business taxation, project control, engineering economy, and financial forecasting Numerous worked examples, plus end-of-chapter review questions and exercises Helpful appendices that present the structure of a typical chart of accounts, the flow of transactions through a construction accounting system, and tables required for computing interest and the time value of money |
| builder's guide to accounting: Green Building Strategies Jeannie Leggett Sikora, 2012 A concise guide to current best practices for designing, constructing, testing, and ensuring longevity for new high-performance homes, Green Building Strategies explains in plain language what's happening in the rapidly evolving field of building science. Green Building Strategies has condensed current information about green building from credible sources in a format you can easily digest. With this book you'll learn how to - Comply with new energy code requirements - Understand green building standards - Sort out product manufacturers' claims - Answer buyers' questions about high performance homes - Build high-performance energy-efficient green homes to satisfy buyers and stay ahead of your competitors Green Building Strategies takes you step-by-step from design through site development and construction, quality assurance, marketing, and customer service. It provides the information you need to systematically create green projects with a price tag both you and your buyers can accept. This comprehensive resource includes URLs for essential online green building resources, illustrations, and a glossary. This very readable and easy-to-use guide will help builders and other industry professionals understand and apply cutting-edge building science to construct high performance homes that meet consumer demand. Donald Ferrier, CGB Ferrier Companies NAHB Green Building Advocate of the Year Energy Value Housing Award Remodeler of the Year Fort Worth, Texas |
| builder's guide to accounting: Value Match Selling for Home Builders William J. Nowell, 2009 With this book, home building professionals will learn how to build a rapport with prospective home buyers. Nowell's emphasis on questioning strategies and listening skills helps salespeople build relationships with potential customers and meet prospective buyer's specific needs. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Contractor's Guide to Green Building Construction Thomas E. Glavinich, Associated General Contractors, 2008-04-07 Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this how-to book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing environmentally friendly, sustainable buildings influences project management, delivery, documentation, and risk. Moreover, the book guides you through these important considerations at all phases of a green construction project, including: Bidding and contracting Managing green design when the contractor works as a design builder Subcontracting Procurement Construction management Project commissioning and closeout This book is endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and was written with the assistance and advice of a specially assembled AGC task force. With a focus on the green building process from the contractor's viewpoint, the book avoids endorsing any one green building rating system in favor of presenting the business fundamentals common to them all. Throughout the presentation, flowcharts and other features offer working tools for successfully managing green construction projects. Plus, real-world case studies developed through discussions with the actual contractors involved help you understand exactly what to expect and how to best manage constructing a green building. In short, this is one book that you need to have on hand to be a part of the rapidly growing green building movement. |
| builder's guide to accounting: The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home Kent Lester, Dave McGuerty, 2017-01-12 Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Build Green and Save Matt Belcher, 2009 This insider's guide to residential green building leads builders through the actual residential construction process and details how green building techniques can be applied. Belcher makes a case for affordable green building based on personal experiences and details. |
| builder's guide to accounting: NAHB Home Builder's Handbook National Association of Home Builders of the United States, 2001 Meant for home builders to help them streamline their work, save time, and avoid costly mistakes. Including checklists, code information and technical data, this title is aimed at those involved in the home building industry. |
| builder's guide to accounting: How to Succeed with Your Own Construction Business Stephen Diller, Janelle Diller, 1990 If you dream of running your own construction company, this is the book for you. The authors specialize in remodeling, but the information they share is just as valuable to spec builders and subcontrctors. A step-by-step through the process of setting up a new company. Learn about several ways to structure your company, and the benefits and disadvantages of each of them. Learn how to make a good impression on clients, how to work with architects, inspectors and bankers and where to look for more help when you need it. |
| builder's guide to accounting: 2023 Florida Business and Finance Contractor Exam Prep Upstryve Inc, Get one step closer to becoming a Florida State Contractor with a prep course designed by 1ExamPrep to help you conquer the required Pearson Vue Business and Finance examination Course Features: Highlighting and tabbing locations for each required book, so you can quickly and easily reference your materials during the exam Practice questions printable PDF format and timed simulated computer-based format 100's of Practice Questions The Business and Finance exam is a requirement for all types of contractors to become licensed in the State of Florida. This exam must be taken in addition to the contractor or trade exam for which you are trying to become licensed. Topics covered on the business and finance exam portion are establishing the contracting business, managing administrative duties, managing trade operations, conducting accounting functions, managing human resources, and complying with government regulation. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Markup & Profit Michael Stone, 1999-01-01 In order to succeed in a construction business you have to be able to mark up the price of your jobs to cover overhead expenses and make a decent profit. The problem is how much to mark it up. You don't want to lose jobs because you charge too much, and you don't want to work for free because you've charged too little. If you know how much to mark up you can apply it to your job costs and arrive at the right sales price for your work. This book gives you the background and the calculations necessary to easily figure the markup that is right for your business. Includes a CD-ROM with forms and checklists for your use. |
| builder's guide to accounting: The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits Murray Dropkin, Jim Halpin, Bill La Touche, 2011-01-11 This best-selling nuts-and-bolts workbook, now in its second edition, has become the gold standard for nonprofit managers and boards who must work through the budget cycle. The book offers practical tools and guidance for completing each step of the budgeting process. Designed to be comprehensive and easy to use, The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits provides everything budgeters and nonfinancial managers need to prepare, approve, and implement their own budgets. Includes new chapters on Zero-Based and Capital Budgeting as well as an accompanying website with spreadsheets, worksheets and a new budget-building software, the CMS Nonprofit Budget Builder, designed to help you implement the concepts in the book. The software includes an expandable standard chart of accounts (COA) and will aid in building, organizing, tracking and planning budgets. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Construction Accounting & Financial Management Stephen Peterson, 2013-10-03 For all courses in construction accounting and construction finance, and for courses in engineering economics taught in construction management programs. This book helps construction professionals and construction management students master the principles of financial management, and adapt and apply them to the challenge of profitably managing construction companies. It integrates content that has traditionally been taught through separate accounting, finance, and engineering economics texts. Students learn how to account for a construction company’s financial resources; how to manage its costs, profits, and cash flows; how to evaluate different sources of funding a company’s cash needs; and how to quantitatively analyze financial decisions. Readers gain hands-on experience through 220 example problems and over 390 practice problems, many of them based on situations actually encountered by the author. This edition adds more than 100 new discussion questions, and presents financial equations and accounting transactions more visually to support more intuitive learning. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Home Builder Contracts and Construction Management Forms NAHB Business Management, 2006 Nearly 100 of the most useful business forms and contracts for builders are gathered from builders across the country: sales and marketing forms, contracts, agreements, trade contractor specifications, checklists, orientation and quality control documents, and more. Documents can be downloaded from the CD and customized. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Florida Building Code - Residential, 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Commission, 2020-07 The 7th Edition (2020) update to the Florida Building Code: Residential is a fully integrated publication that updates the 6th Edition 2017 Florida Building Code: Residential using the latest changes to the 2018 International Residential Code® with customized amendments adopted statewide. Florida Building Code Administrative Chapter 1 is included. Chapter tabs are also included. Effective Date: December 31, 2020 |
| builder's guide to accounting: Country Builder's Assistant Asher Benjamin, 1989-05 This book revolutionized 19th-century American architecture and changed forever the type of building that was done in our country. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Commercial Metal Stud Framing Ray Clark, 1999 With this new book you'll quickly learn, step-by-step, the basic methods (and some valuable tricks of the trade) to master high-speed metal stud framing in commercial construction. If you're an experienced wood framer, you already have many of the skills you'll need. This manual, written by a framer who runs work for one of the largest metal stud contractors in the country, tells you just about everything you need to know to transfer those skills to metal stud framing in commercial buildings. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Accounting and Financial Management for Residential Construction Emma S. Shinn, 2002-01 Step-by-step instructions for standardizing your financial reporting system and measuring your current performance against previous years, and the rest of the industry. Shows how to design an accounting system for your business, how to record and process financial data, how to prepare budgets, and how to analyze financial statements to make sure that your company is profitable. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Contractor's Exam Book John Gladstone, George Perpich, Sandra Wackman Perpich, 1985 |
| builder's guide to accounting: Roofing Construction & Estimating Daniel Benn Atcheson, 1995 Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Profit First Mike Michalowicz, 2017-02-21 Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability. Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren't always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales - Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers will learn that: · Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances. · A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line. · Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieving long-term growth. With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Healthcare Financial Accounting Cristian H. Lieneck, 2021-07-27 Recognizing that healthcare administrators must be well-versed in financial accounting principles to ensure appropriate financial management decisions for the variety of organizations which they lead, Healthcare Financial Accounting: A Guide for Leaders provides readers with a vital knowledge base. Strategically organized, the text supports a learner's pathway towards the competent creation of valid and reliable financial statements for healthcare organizations. Utilizing both hospital and outpatient organizations as examples, chapters and their related content are organized to support readers' cognitive processes according to Bloom's Taxonomy while infusing a multitude of healthcare operational activities mapped to the financial accounting cycle. This application and chapter sequencing further supports healthcare administration students by preparing them for enrollment in a follow-on healthcare financial management course. The ultimate objective is for the reader to understand the intricacies of the formulation and development of the main financial statements to support their follow-on financial management fiduciary duties. Designed to help future healthcare leaders ultimately engage in sound financial management decisions, Healthcare Financial Accounting is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate courses in healthcare administration. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Financial Management in Construction Contracting Andrew Ross, Peter Williams, 2013-01-29 This authoritative text provides a detailed insight into how construction companies manage their finances at both corporate and project level. It will guide students and practitioners through the complexities of the financial reporting of construction projects within the constraints of accepted accounting practice. The book is written for non-accountants and from a contractor’s perspective and is equally relevant to subcontractors and main contractors. The authors examine the relationship between the external annual accounts and the internal cost-value reconciliation process. CVR is covered in depth and the authors consider issues such as interim payments, subcontract accounts, contractual claims, final accounts, cash flow management and the reporting of the physical and financial progress of contracts. A broad perspective of all the financial aspects of contracting is taken along with related legal issues and the authors explain how things operate in the ‘real world’. They describe good practice in financial control while at the same time being honest about some of the more questionable practices that can - and do - happen. The approach taken is unique as the financial management of construction projects is considered from the perspective of the contractor’s quantity surveyor. The book deals with the real issues that surveyors have to address when using their judgment to report turnover, profitability, cash flow, and work in progress on projects and the financial problems faced by subcontractors are frankly and pragmatically explored. The payment and notice requirements of the Construction Act are explained in detail and relevant provisions of JCT2011, NEC3, ICC, DOM/1 and other standard contracts and subcontracts are also covered. Financial Management in Construction Contracting addresses the wide variety of external factors that influence how construction companies operate, including government policy, banking covenants and the financial aspects of supply chain management. Cost reporting systems are described and real-life examples are used to illustrate cost reports, accrual systems and how computerised systems can be employed to provide the QS with information that can be audited. Examples drawn from practice demonstrate how work-in-progress (WIP) is reported in contracting. Cost value reconciliation reports are featured and the book demonstrates how adjustments are made for overmeasure, undermeasure, subcontract liabilities and WIP as well as explaining the processes that contractors use when analysing external valuations. This is the ideal core text for final year degree and post-graduate level modules on Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management and Project Management courses and will provide an invaluable source of reference for quantity surveyors and others who may be engaged in the financial management of construction projects. The book’s companion website at www.wiley.com/go/rossfinancialmanagement offers invaluable resources for students and lecturers as well as for practising construction managers: end-of-chapter exercises + outline answers PowerPoint slides for each chapter ideas for discussion topics links to useful websites |
| builder's guide to accounting: Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, Consumer Reference (Pack of 10) National Association of Home Builders, 2016 NAHB's Residential Construction Performance Guidelines were created to offer a third-party view of quality issues in residential construction (both new homes and remodeling). The Consumer Reference makes it easy to provide a copy of the guidelines to every customer. Sold in affordable packs of 10, the Consumer Reference is a great addition to your warranty claims process and: Help customers understand the basics of a properly constructed home and how it should perform during the warranty period Take action to resolve customer concerns before they escalate to complaints Exhibit your professionalism by showing that you consistently meet or exceed accepted industry guidelines Includes Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for: Site Work and Foundation Floors, Walls, and Roofs |
| builder's guide to accounting: National Construction Estimator , 1953 |
| builder's guide to accounting: Warranties for Builders and Remodelers David S. Jaffe, David Crump, Felicia K. Watson, 2006 Profit from the legal wisdom of the National Association of Home Builders staff attorneys. They have researched hundreds of warranty issues for NAHB members and wrote Warranties for Builders and Remodelers to help inform and protect builders and remodelers. Learn how to properly use warranties to market your services while protecting yourself and your business from liabilities. |
| builder's guide to accounting: The Elements of Building Mark Q. Kerson, 2014-01-02 The book is concerned with the business of residential construction, including the maintenance, restoration, renovation, and construction of private homes and related properties. |
| builder's guide to accounting: Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide , 1924 |
| builder's guide to accounting: Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders James M Sinopoli, 2009-11-09 Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders is a practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. The book covers the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and the basic design foundations, technology systems, and management systems encompassed within a smart building. Unlike other resources, Smart Buildings is organized to provide an overview of each of the technology systems in a building, and to indicate where each of these systems is in their migration to and utilization of the standard underpinnings of a smart building. Written for any professional interested in designing or building smart Buildings systems, this book provides you with the fundamentals needed to select and utilize the most up to date technologies to serve your purpose. In this book, you'll find simple to follow illustrations and diagrams, detailed explanations of systems and how they work and their draw backs. Case studies are used to provide examples of systems and the common problems encountered during instillation. Some simple Repair and Trouble shooting tips are also included. After reading this book, builders, architects and owners will have a solid understanding of how these systems work which of these system is right for their project. Concise and easy to understand, the book will also provide a common language for ensure understanding across the board. Thereby, eliminating confusion and creating a common understanding among professionals. - Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, SQL datebases, standard fiber optic - Data Networks and Voice Networks - Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems and Video Surveillance Systems - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and Electric Power Management Systems, Lighting Control Systems - Facility Management Systems |
| builder's guide to accounting: Construction Forms for Contractors Karen Mitchell, Craig Savage, 2010 A CD-ROM with the forms in RTF, PDF and Excel formats to customize for your own use. |
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| builder's guide to accounting: The Complete Home Building Guidebook Howard A. Zuckerman, 2018-12-30 The Complete Home Building Guidebook, written by Howard Zuckerman is based on the last 35 years of experience in building homes in the Atlanta, GA marketplace. Written in easy to understand language, this book will take the reader through each phase of the home building process. This guidebook includes numerous bullet points, charts, illustrations, photographs, checklists, forms and documents. Each of the chapters presents information that can potentially save or earn the reader thousands of dollars.CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO HOME BUILDING: This chapter discusses: -What this book will discuss-The traits of a home builder-The 4 P's of Marketing-The day to day life of a small builderCHAPTER 2: TYPES OF HOME BUILDERS AND MARKET SEGMENTATION: This chapter discusses: -The types of home builders-The types of housing marketsCHAPTER 3: LAND: LOCATING, CONTRACTING AND DUE DILIGENCE: This chapter discusses: -How to find a suitable parcel of land-How to contract for the land-Methods of purchase the land-The due diligence processes-Property issues-Legal issues-TeardownsCHAPTER 4: ASSEMBLING THE HOME BUILDING TEAM: This chapter discusses: -How to assemble the best home building team and who the various players areCHAPTER 5: DESIGNING THE HOUSE PLANS: This chapter discusses: -Finding the right house plan to fit the market and the lot-Reviewing the local demographics-What goes in a great house plan-How to find the best designer-Various types of home styles-Siting the house on the lot-Efficient floor plans-Design features-Universal design-Smart homes-Green homesCHAPTER 6: WORKING DRAWINGS: This chapter discusses: -How to find the right architect/designer-Questions to ask the architect/designer-Reading the working drawings-What to know about house plan copyrights-Items to review in the working drawings-Landscape designCHAPTER 7: SELECTING THE VARIOUS MATERIALS: This chapter discusses: -Reviewing the features of comparable homes-The house plan specificationsCHAPTER 8: ESTIMATING, BIDDING & DOCUMENTATION: This chapter discusses-How to estimate the working drawings-Various methods to estimate-The various components to estimate-How to value engineer-Estimating mistakes-How to find suitable subcontractors and vendors-How to get the various quotes-How to contract for the workCHAPTER 9: CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS: PREPARING THE BUDGETS & PROFORMA: This chapter discusses: -The price per square foot costs-Soft or indirect costs-Hard costs-Profit margins-How to determine what you can pay for the dirt-The risks associated with building-The Go or No decisionCHAPTER 10: FINANCING THE PROJECT: DEBT & EQUITY: This chapter discusses-Lot loans-Acquisition & development loans-Construction loans-Equity requirements-Construction & permanent loansCHAPTER 11: THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS: This chapter discusses: -Pre-construction-Scheduling-Construction starts-Gantt charts-Reviewing the subcontractor's work-Quality assurance-Performance testing-Potential construction issues-Safety in the workplaceCHAPTER 12: DEALING WITH SUBCONTRACTORS, VENDORS AND INSPECTORS: This chapter discusses-How to find the best trade partners-InspectorsCHAPTER 13: THE SALES PROCESS: This chapter discusses-How will the home builder market the house?-Models vs staging-Professional photographs-Curb appeal-Home builder branding-How to price the home-The monthly costs for the home buyer-Real estate commissions-Seller closing costs-When to list the home-Price negotiations-Negotiating strategies-Earnest money-Allowances-Standard upgrades-Change orders-Dealing with the purchaser's appraisal-The sales office-Traffic reports-Comparable studies -Sales techniquesCHAPTER 14: WORKING WITH THE HOME BUYER: This chapter discusses: -Types of home buyers-Pros and cons of customer home building vs speculative building-Pre-sale buyers-Types of contract-Selection of materials-Walk through of the house-Construction draws-Dealing with the home buyer's inspector-Warranty-Dealing with difficult home buyers-Dealing with real estate agentsCHAPTER 15: PRE-CLOSING, AT THE CLOSING & POST CLOSING: This chapter discusses: -Pre-closing-At the closing-Post-closingCHAPTER 16: THE BUSINESS END OF HOME BUILDING: This chapter discusses: -Setting up the new ownership entity-Licenses requires-Business plan and mission statement-Setting up your office-Employee manual-Bookkeeping/Accounting-Insurance and bonds-Accounting reports-Software-Filing system-Organizational chart-Meetings-Membership-Subscriptions-Time management-Successful business practices to followCHAPTER 17: LOT DEVELOPMEN T: This chapter discusses: -Lot development-Feasibility studies-Scaling up the home builder's expertiseCHAPTER 18: ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS: This chapter discusses: -Items to include when pricing the job-Kitchen renovations-Bathroom renovations-Basement additions-Expanding the footprint-Adding a second story-Other areas to renovate -18 Renovation mistakesPPENDIX: This section includes-A glossary of terms-Types of construction equipment-Resource links-Photography of the home building processThis book is targeted towards: -Entrepreneurs who want to enter the home building business-Small home builders who want to organize their business for profitability-Production builders who want to have a training tool for their employees-Fix and flip renovators who want to elevate their game-Individuals who want to build their new home and want an understanding of the process-The various team players in the home building process that want to make themselves more valuable to their clients-Real estate sales agents that want to understand the home building process |
| builder's guide to accounting: The Construction Chart Book CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training, 2008 The Construction Chart Book presents the most complete data available on all facets of the U.S. construction industry: economic, demographic, employment/income, education/training, and safety and health issues. The book presents this information in a series of 50 topics, each with a description of the subject matter and corresponding charts and graphs. The contents of The Construction Chart Book are relevant to owners, contractors, unions, workers, and other organizations affiliated with the construction industry, such as health providers and workers compensation insurance companies, as well as researchers, economists, trainers, safety and health professionals, and industry observers. |
| builder's guide to accounting: The Builder's Guide to Running a Successful Construction Company David Gerstel, 2002-10-10 Practical, simple record-keeping, contracts, bidding, management for the small contractor. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
| builder's guide to accounting: Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 2003 Karen Mitchell, Craig Savage, Jim Erwin, 2003 Easily master QuickBooks Pro 2003 and quickly learn how to generate reports to help you analyze your company's progress. Includes a FREE CD-ROM with preconfigured construction company files for QuickBooks Pro, including one for Canada. Just drag the company file onto your hard drive and then fill it in with your vendors, subs, and customers. Also included is a complete estimating program with a cost database to help you estimate your jobs, and a unique translation tool to transfer the estimate to QuickBooks Pro for job costing. Includes 40 FREE construction forms. |
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