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Highlights
- The High-Performance Contracting Code: Unlock the Systems of the Top 2%The construction industry is plagued by low bid procurement norms, tight margins, and cutthroat competition.
- Author(s): Chad Prinkey
- 296 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Total Quality Management
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About the Book
The High-Performance Contracting Code: Unlock the Systems of the Top 2%
The construction industry is plagued by low bid procurement norms, tight margins, and cutthroat competition. Yet a rare group of elite contractors consistently achieve double and even triple the net profit margins of their peers. What's their secret? After fifteen years advising hundreds of contractors, author Chad Prinkey reveals the formula for success in this step-by-step guide.
In Well Built, Prinkey outlines the principles and systems that elevate contractors to the top 2%. By implementing Prinkey's methodology, readers will transform their company culture, boost operational excellence, foster meaningful customer partnerships, and overcome industry challenges. Packed with real-world stories and practical tools, Well Built is the construction executive's roadmap to outperform normal commercial contracting results while making the industry a better place, one company at a time.
Book Synopsis
The High-Performance Contracting Code: Unlock the Systems of the Top 2%
The construction industry is plagued by low bid procurement norms, tight margins, and cutthroat competition. Yet a rare group of elite contractors consistently achieve double and even triple the net profit margins of their peers. What's their secret? After fifteen years advising hundreds of contractors, author Chad Prinkey reveals the formula for success in this step-by-step guide.
In Well Built, Prinkey outlines the principles and systems that elevate contractors to the top 2%. By implementing Prinkey's methodology, readers will transform their company culture, boost operational excellence, foster meaningful customer partnerships, and overcome industry challenges. Packed with real-world stories and practical tools, Well Built is the construction executive's roadmap to outperform normal commercial contracting results while making the industry a better place, one company at a time.
From the Back Cover
Chad Prinkey has guided construction executives for over a decade to unlock higher performance. Now he's distilled his proven formula into an easy-to-implement system. Prinkey doesn't just diagnose problems, he offers the cure--concrete steps companies of any size can start using today to increase profits, improve efficiency, and develop lasting competitive advantages. Well Built allows readers to benchmark their business against elite industry standards and develop a clear path forward. If you're done accepting average performance and the typical industry problems as unavoidable, this book is your blueprint for finally breaking through.
Review Quotes
"Prinkey gives us the model and tools to consistently be the best as a construction contractor. Those that adopt these principles will no longer need to ask how they can be considered best in class but will be well on their way to achieving that goal."
Dan Novack
President, Balfour Beatty
"I've had the good pleasure of working with Chad and his team for over 14 years. During that time, our business has grown tenfold and Chad played a leading role on the team that made this possible. The concepts and principles he taught us when we had 300 employees apply today with our team of 2,500. His sincere interest in others, his passion for teaching and his ability to relate and articulate the basic principles of training and sales makes this book worth the read. I highly recommend it."
Craig Ruppert
Founder Ruppert Landscape / Ruppert Companies
"Leading a construction company through turbulent, complicated times like ours is challenging. Well Built is an actionable playbook on how to do it well. This is a must-read for any current or aspiring construction executive."
Kevin Rogge
President, Harvey-Cleary Builders
"Well Built is a game-changer for construction business owners and executives seeking lasting prosperity. This book is a blueprint for excellence, providing a strategic approach that will help you build an action plan to ensure your construction business thrives. We have considered Chad a partner to our business for a long time, and I would urge you not to miss out on the wisdom that has in-part fueled our success."
Frank Settleman
President, Chesapeake Contracting Group
"Having had the privilege of collaborating with Chad Prinkey during his tenure with our company as a consultant, I can attest firsthand to his profound insights into effective leadership. In his new book, Well Built, Chad Prinkey distills years of hands-on experience and strategic wisdom into a comprehensive guide for aspiring and established leaders alike."
Buddy Henley
LEED AP, BD+C--; President, Henley Construction Co., Inc.
"Chad Prinkey's Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence is a game-changer for the industry. His insights have helped me build the competitive edge needed for success. Prinkey's guidance equips contractors with the strategies and mindset necessary to transform their construction business. This book is a blueprint for excellence, empowering leaders to thrive and stand out in an ever-competitive landscape. It is a must-read for those committed to achieving remarkable results."
Aaron Shapiro
Business Development Manager, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
"I discovered Chad through his efforts to create content to help improve GC-subcontractor relations. His advocacy for creating a healthier environment for everyone by working on the root causes of industry dysfunction was refreshing and caught my attention immediately. We work closely with Chad and his team to help Contexture deliver customer delight without sacrificing our business objectives. The construction industry needs more voices like his."
Brianna Goodwin
President & CEO, Contexture