01517cam a2200265 4500 614643483 TxAuBib 20221228120000.0 150317s2014||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780991327706 pbk. 0991327705 pbk. TxAuBib Kerson, Mark Q. The elements of building : a business handbook for residential builders & tradesmen / Mark Q. Kerson. Business handbook for residential builders & tradesmen. First edition. Santa Monica, CA : From the Ground Up Publishing, 2014. 343 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. Includes bibliographical references (page 314-320) and index. "The Elements of Building is about the business of residential construction. It is a must-have resource for new and seasoned builders. With 40 years of experience in the trade, the author details the skills and wisdom needed to establish and run a successful construction company. This invaluable handbook offers insightful guidance on hiring and working with employees and subcontractors; choosing and working with clients; estimating and bidding; managing money and marketing; and much more." --publisher's website. 20221228. Construction industry. Contractors' operations. Small business Handbooks, manuals, etc.