This book will provide emerging construction professionals with insights
and information helpful for a successful career in the Australian
construction industry. This work fills a critical gap and is written by
two authors with decades of experience immersed in current issues. It
provides a starting point for the next generation of Australian
construction contractors.
Beginning with an overview of the industry, the chapters explore winning
work, project operations, financial management, people skills and
selling a successful business. The authors use case studies to enrich
the content and include reviews and commentaries on some of the
legendary management books. In addition, readers of the book will find
answers to essential industry questions:
- Why is construction one of the best industries in Australia?
- What is its most significant conflict?
- Which are the three most consistently profitable sectors?
- What are the essential ten questions to answer for standardising
practices?
- Is work acquisition more art or science?
- Is it a good idea to fire a client? Why?
- How to identify and address the office - field conflict?
- What is the job cost format for unifying project stakeholder
information?
- What are the best key performance indicators for a construction
contracting firm?
- What alignments are needed in general hiring and personnel management
processes?
- What is the process in identifying and implementing a best practice?
- How do you value the market price for a construction firm?
This book should be read by anyone entering the built environment sector
in Australia. Universities, Colleges and TAFEs can use this book in
various construction business and operations management courses.
Supporting materials are available through a website.
