New Construction

Having been in the industry for over 41 years and worked on hundreds of projects ranging from small jobs to building new homes, I’ve seen my share of the good, the bad, and the ugly. My industry has more than its fair share of horror stories, and I recently read that we’re considered just a step up from used car salespeople. Even though the vast majority of general contractors are competent and hardworking people, I’ve seen too many rip-offs, too much bad workmanship, and too many disappointed homeowners.

For fans of Open Book and Sell It Like Serhant, a heartfelt, humorous personal memoir and relatable guide to overcoming obstacles, wising up about romance, and getting ahead in your career from the star of Netflix’s hit reality show Selling Sunset. In this engaging, witty, and inspirational...

Sadie Simoneaux is finally living her dream of opening a bookstore in her hometown. Equal parts childhood fantasy and a much-needed exit from the hustle culture of tech startups, Sadie has the passion, the plan, and the perfect historic building. All she needs is someone to renovate it. Peyton...

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Nothing beats having a house of your own. Apart from being a good investment, it can be passed down from one generation to other. However, the process of buying a new construction home can be tricky, especially if it's you're a first-time home buyer. In this audiobook, you'll learn everything you need to know on how to purchase your first home. It's a tested blueprint that contains everything you need to know to make your home-buying process easy.

Whether you're a veteran property owner or just starting out, here you'll uncover the real estate expertise you need to select the finest land for your new home.

Top-producing Realtors share one thing in common: they understand construction. In this practical, insider-focused guide, builder and sales trainer Scott Grozelle gives you the construction knowledge most agents wish they learned in licensing. Whether you’re selling new builds, touring...

Over a prolific 40-year career, The Fall created a world that was influential, idiosyncratic and fiercely original - and defied simple categorisation. Their front man and lyricist, Mark E Smith, spun opaque tales that resisted conventional understanding; The Fall's worldview was an education in its own right. Who wouldn't want to be armed with a working knowledge of M R James, shipping-dock procedures, contemporary dance, Manchester City and Can? The group inspired and shaped the lives of those who listened to and tried to make sense of their work.

In Building People Who Build Hospitals, veteran construction leader Michael Toftely shares the leadership framework he developed over 25 years and more than $1 billion in healthcare construction programs, the most demanding environment in the industry. The principles were proven in hospitals where patients are still being treated and critical systems can't fail. But they apply to any construction professional who wants to lead better, not just build faster.

Are you new to construction and lost when people are talking on the job? Do you have a little experience but are looking to really know what you're talking about? Do you want to know just WTF people are talking about at work? Do you like to laugh? If you learn well with a little bit of humor, and are more concerned with understanding what the hell people are talking about than knowing the textbook definition - yep, this book is for you.

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. 

Redeeming past mistakes one pawprint at a time… To support his sister and young nephew, handyman Luke Johnson is in desperate need of a new job. His prayers are answered when Angie Anderson hires him to help renovate her property to house and train therapy dogs. Grieving widow Angie hopes to...

I wrote this book because I want you to have a great experience building your new home or remodeling your existing home. It is possible. You don't have to listen to your friends who say, "Oh, remodeling is a nightmare," or "Building a house is a dreadful experience. I'll never do it." I don't want you to be in that category.