David Gerstel has been a builder for over four decades and is the author of “Running a Successful Construction Company” (often cited as an industry bible) and “Nail Your Numbers: A Path to Skilled Construction Estimating and Bidding.” His latest book, “A Construction Pro’s Path to Financial Independence,” is now available from Amazon or at the bookseller of your choice. You can contact David via his website, DavidGerstel.com.
When bidding on a project, you need more than a simple formula.
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For all the information given us about capturing profit, little is said about why we must make a profit ... and why it's essential to make enough.
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