Building Construction

In Building People Who Build Hospitals, veteran construction leader Michael Toftely shares the leadership framework he developed over 25 years and more than $1 billion in healthcare construction programs, the most demanding environment in the industry. The principles were proven in hospitals where patients are still being treated and critical systems can't fail. But they apply to any construction professional who wants to lead better, not just build faster.

In this audiobook, we'll talk about the construction project management life cycle. We'll also cover contracting and contract management, the participants involved in a construction job, and the critical success factors in every contracting job. This audiobook is produced for both project managers and for homeowners who wish to build residential properties; the concepts discussed herein are general, but are important when it comes to approaching the construction process.

If you're considering building a new house, you'll want to listen to this first! You're about to discover how to successfully navigate the planning, design, permitting, bidding, contract-signing, and construction process. This book was written by Two Licensed Architects, Mother and Daughter, with years of varied experience in Residential Construction on opposite sides of the Country. We will demystify the entire process, and help you become more comfortable with what's ahead in order to avoid common mistakes that can cost big bucks during construction.

Building Women is a call to action, showing how we can all work together to promote gender equality, improve the culture in construction and make things better for everyone. Based on research conducted with over 1,000 participants, it illustrates women's lived experiences and workplace challenges and offers tangible solutions to bring about change. The industry is failing women – but it's failing men too.

Brought to you by Penguin. Construction is the most important industry in the world. The homes we wake up to, the schools we raise our children in, the transport infrastructure we all use, the hospitals we rely on – all of it was built and enabled by construction. In Mega Builds, YouTube...

This audiobook will teach you how you can market your website in order to drive traffic and get your content spread to a wider network. You'll learn how to make use of popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn in promoting your content, as well as other sites such as Reddit and Digg.

A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories.

At the end of this audiobook, you would have found your niche in the industry, which is the first step to venturing into a successful business online. You will know why niche marketing is viable. You will learn why you should focus on a specific target audience to ensure success in the business.

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS 'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY Discover ancient stone wonders and architectural preservation secrets in the hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons. Across the world and across...

Tiny houses on wheels are glamorous and solve a lot of problems for people, but actually building one is a different story entirely. Maybe you've spent a lot of time researching and planning, but you're not quite sure you are ready. Or perhaps you are having a tiny house built for you but don't know what your builder will really do or how to communicate with them. Whatever your situation, this audiobook will arm you with construction knowledge in simple terms.

The Psychology of Construction explores the human reality behind building sites — the minds, emotions, motivations and invisible wounds of those who build. Through real stories, philosophical reflection and practical insight, Fernando Jorge Marques Lopes reveals how dignity, trust, language, scarcity, leadership and purpose shape not only projects, but lives. Drawing from decades of experience on construction sites and informed by psychology, sociology and philosophy, this book shows that productivity and humanity are not opposites — they are deeply connected.

Discover the blueprint behind high-performing construction companies. This comprehensive guide isn’t theory. It’s 55 years of hard-earned, boots-on-the-ground experience distilled into practical steps you can implement today. Whether you’re chasing tighter margins, better crews, or smoother jobsites, this book shows you how to build the operational backbone your business needs to grow; without chaos.

This Old House meets #HomeImprovementFails in this collection of laugh-out-loud essays, perfect for fans of Nick Offerman, CarTalk, or The Red Green Show. “This book is all the fix-it you need for your hurt home improvement ego.” —Harrison Scott Key, Thurber-prize winning author of The...

Just before midnight on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest ship in the world, hit an iceberg, starting a chain of events that would ultimately make it history's most famous, and notorious, ship. In the over-100 years since it sank on its maiden voyage, the Titanic has been the subject of endless fascination, as evidenced by the efforts to find its final resting spot, the museums full of its objects, and the countless books, documentaries, and movies made about the doomed ocean liner.

In the construction industry, reputation is everything. Whether you’re a distributor, manufacturer, builder, or installer, you want the pride of building something that will last and make a difference. While you may be an expert in your craft, marketing your business may feel like trying to drive a nail with a tape measurer—it just doesn’t work. In Building Better Brands, Elton Mayfield provides you with the tools and raw materials to plan and build a business marketing plan.

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place.

Your architect is the Most High God. He's designed a specific plan for your life. The good news is the messy places can't stop your destiny. The delays, the things you don't understand, even the mistakes you've made, he's already taken them into account, and you may not see how your dream could ever work out. You feel like you're stuck.

Many of the problems relating to mold and mildew proliferation are a direct result of poor decision-making in the design stages of construction and in the methods and materials used in the construction process itself. By adhering to the recommendations herein described, the occurrence of mold and mildew problems can be substantially reduced and thereby provide a more allergy-free environment for the new homeowner.

This audiobook will take you through some useful tips for making money behind your keyboard. You'll be taken through the important pointers in each method, and, where applicable, you'll be given reviews of relevant resources (complete with pros and cons) you can use to increase your output. You'll also gain valuable insights on existing strategies you may have to exploit.

In this audiobook, you'll learn about web analytics, with particular focus given on the different technologies and methods used for on-site analytics.