| Description |
xix, 363 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The Business of Green Building -- Ch. 2. Setting Up Your Business Structure -- Ch. 3. 20 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Building Contractor -- Ch. 4. Matching Green Projects with Suitable locations -- Ch. 5. Finding financing the Easy Way -- Ch. 6. Working from Home versus Setting Up an Office -- Ch. 7. Building on Speculation - the Risks and the Rewards -- Ch. 8. Working with Real-Estate Brokers -- Ch. 9. Finding and Selecting Green Building Products -- Ch. 10. Dealing with Subcontractors and Suppliers -- Ch. 11. Preparing Winning Bids -- Ch. 12. Using Sustainable Building Practices to Make More Money -- Ch. 13. Growing Your Business the Smart Way -- Ch. 14. Greenland Developing Could Double Your Income -- Ch. 15. Green landscaping Tips That Sell Houses Fast -- Appendix 1. Glossary of Green Words and Terms -- Appendix 2. Time Saving Tips and Tables for Builders |
| Summary |
"Filled with environmentally friendly methods that reduce the impact of housing on natural areas, Be a Successful Green Builder contains everything needed to get started in the green building business and develop a thriving enterprise." "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."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Ecological houses -- Design and construction.
|
|
House construction -- Environmental aspects.
|
|
Construction industry -- Management.
|
| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction
|
| LC no. |
2008037479 |
| ISBN |
007159261X alkaline paper |
|
9780071592611 paperback alkaline paper |
|
