Be a Successful Green Builder

by Woodson, R.

• ISBN13: 9780071592611
• ISBN10: 007159261X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Increase Profits by Incorporating Sustainable Practices into Your Building OperationsFilled with environmentally friendly methods that reduce the impact of housing on natural areas,Be a Successful Green Buildercontains everything needed to get started in the green building business and develop a thriving enterprise.Successful contractor and bestselling author R. Dodge Woodson explains how to select green building products, understand zoning requirements associated with green building, write winning proposals, find suitable financing, and deal with brokers. He also reviews 20 key mistakes to avoid in building green.Be a Successful Green Builderfeatures: A plain-English guide to developing a lucrative green building enterprise Information on selecting the best green building products Valuable tips on preparing winning bids Step-by-step advice on expanding a green building businessInside This Hands-on Guide to Profitable Green Building Getting Started in Green Building Setting Up Your Business Structure 20 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Green Contractor Matching Green Projects with Suitable Locations Finding Financing Working from Home Versus an Office Building on Speculation Working with Real Estate Brokers Selecting Green Building Products Dealing with Subcontractors Preparing Winning Bids Using Sustainable Practices to Make More Money Growing Your Business Expanding into Green Land Development to Double Your Money Landscaping Tips that Sell Houses Fast

Author Biography

R. Dodge Woodson is a successful contractor with 30 years of experience in the construction business. He is the author of numerous bestselling McGraw-Hill titles, including Be a Successful Building Contractor, Third Edition; Be a Successful Residential Land Developer, Second Edition; Be a Successful Remodeling Contractor; and Be a Successful Property Manager.

Table of Contents

The Business of Green Building

Setting Up Your Business Structure

20 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Building Contractor

Matching Green Projects with Suitable Locations

Finding Financing the Easy Way

Working from Home versus Setting Up an Office

Building on Speculation--the Risks and the Rewards

Working with Real-Estate Brokers

Finding and Selecting Green Building Products

Dealing with Subcontractors and Suppliers

Preparing Winning Bids

Using Sustainable Building Practices to Make More Money

Growing Your Business the Smart Way

Green Land Developing Could Double Your Income

Green Landscaping Tips That Sell Houses Fast

Glossary of Green Words and Terms

Time Saving Tips and Tables for Builders

Index

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