A close-up, eye-level shot of a partially built commercial structure with exposed steel framing in deep charcoal gray, anchored into smooth, freshly poured concrete. In the foreground, neatly stacked lumber with visible grain and warm honey tones lines the edge of the slab, alongside bright orange safety cones and a compact, yellow laser level on a tripod. The background shows a clear, pale blue sky and distant cranes, softly blurred. Late afternoon natural light casts long, defined shadows and warm highlights along the steel beams. The composition uses a strong leading line perspective down the framing, in crisp photographic realism, conveying a mood of progress, strength, and meticulous planning for construction professionals.

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The Bidness of Construction

If you build it, buy it, design it, manage it, sell it, or fix it,
there’s something in here for you.

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A close-up, eye-level shot of a partially built commercial structure with exposed steel framing in deep charcoal gray, anchored into smooth, freshly poured concrete. In the foreground, neatly stacked lumber with visible grain and warm honey tones lines the edge of the slab, alongside bright orange safety cones and a compact, yellow laser level on a tripod. The background shows a clear, pale blue sky and distant cranes, softly blurred. Late afternoon natural light casts long, defined shadows and warm highlights along the steel beams. The composition uses a strong leading line perspective down the framing, in crisp photographic realism, conveying a mood of progress, strength, and meticulous planning for construction professionals.

Who is Book For?

Interns & Project Engineers
Wondering what CM@R even stands for? This book is for you. It reads more like war stories with punchlines than a textbook with footnotes.
Seasoned Construction Pros
There are “yep, been there” moments, plus most importantly, practical ways to avoid the next pothole. And if you are about to embark on a new Alternative Delivery Method, a wealth of advice and outcomes is available, presented without bias.
Owners, Architects, Program Managers & Trade Partners
Want to decode why contractors act the way they do? Included is a playbook for achieving fair, transparent outcomes, so we can disagree less and build more.
Marketing Pros In Construction
There is an entire chapter on pursuits, proposals, and interviews, and yes, the whole book helps you speak “jobsite.”
New Managers & Long-Tenured CEOs
While some pages may feel basic, many sections are engaging. These are the sections I am most proud of: joint ventures, a final chapter on risk, several ideas for improving your department or organization, and managing failing projects. I dare you to find a book that admits real-life construction mistakes and proposes solutions that worked and those that didn’t.

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A pristine, modern construction site office interior featuring a long, matte white conference table with sharply defined edges, set on polished concrete flooring. On the table, a slim silver laptop displays a Gantt chart, beside neatly arranged contract binders in navy blue, a metal clipboard with checklists, and a small, scale architectural model of a mixed-use building in neutral tones. Through a large floor-to-ceiling window, a blurred view of an active construction site is visible. Soft, diffused daylight fills the room, balanced by discreet recessed ceiling lights, creating minimal shadows and a clean, professional atmosphere. Photographic realism, with a slightly elevated angle and shallow depth of field focusing on the planning tools, conveys organized project management and high-level oversight in the construction industry.
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