Construction Operations Manual of Policies and Procedures

This manual aims to provide everything contractors and construction managers require for total control over field operations and the office policies and procedures, such as: ready-to-use forms; contract interpretations; procedures, including those for hiring; flowcharts for cost estimating; and a complete project safety manual. Consolidating the policies, procedures and techniques of successful construction companies across the country, this operations manual enables contractors to immediately set up operations that will improve their companies' efficiency and boost their profits. This updated and expanded new edition covers every phase of construction operations and includes: full-size forms, ready for duplicating; model letters; step-by-step field procedures; detailed advice on how to report field information quickly and how to keep projects on schedule; policies, procedures and forms for all administrative and clerical functions organized operationally for easy reference - including "Project Accounting and Cost Controls", "Changes and Claims", "Bonding and Insurance" and other company functions, and concise descriptions to provide busy managers with fast, effective solutions. From executive-level concerns of finance, profitability and productivity to issues of clerical responsibilities for document flow and distribution, this manual is designed to put all company personnel on track for smooth operations and bigger profits.