The Construction Purchasing Agent Handbook: The Critical Sourcing Method

This handbook is for anyone responsible for procuring the day-to-day tooling, equipment, material, rental, or other needs of a construction jobsite. Supplier management, embracing technology, price reduction strategies, and many other processes are discussed in an easy to understand format. Customer service is stressed and specific discussion is given on achieving success as a construction purchasing agent.

Chapter topics include:

• Finding success
• Basic construction purchasing
• Price reduction
• Supplier management
• Equipment rental
• Green purchasing
• Ethics
• Subcontracts
• and more