About This Book
The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into three sections.
Part 1 focuses on business planning and startup, covering how to formulate a business plan, select an appropriate business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements, and develop essential management and marketing skills.
Part 2 addresses the core fundamentals needed to operate a successful construction business, including estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities, and building strong relationships with employees, subcontractors, and customers.
Part 3 provides valuable guidance on managing the administrative functions of your business, with coverage of financial management, tax basics, and lien laws. These areas are critical to your success and, if neglected, can lead to serious consequences for your business.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 4 licensing exams. We've written 453 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.