A Practical Guide to Construction Lending
Author : Richard Ridloff
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 32,86 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
A Practical Guide to Mortgages and Liens
Author : David A. Schmudde
Publisher : ALI-ABA
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 20,41 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780831814199
Book Description
The book is designed to be a practical aid for lawyers dealing with all forms of encumbrances on real property.
Construction Contracting
Author : Richard H. Clough
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 22,26 MB
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118693213
Book Description
The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded Construction Contracting, the industry's leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. A cornerstone of the construction library, this text presents the hard-to-find information essential to successfully managing a construction company, applicable to building, heavy civil, high-tech, and industrial construction endeavors alike. A wealth of coverage on the basics of owning a construction business provides readers with a useful "checkup" on the state of their company, and in-depth exploration of the logistics, scheduling, administration, and legal aspects relevant to construction provide valuable guidance on important facets of the business operations. This updated edition contains new coverage of modern delivery methods, technology, and project management. The field of construction contracting comprises the entire set of skills, knowledge, and conceptual tools needed to successfully own or manage a construction company, as well as to undertake any actual project. This book gives readers complete, up-to-date information in all of these areas, with expert guidance toward best practices. Learn techniques for accurate cost estimating and effective bidding Understand construction contracts, surety bonds, and insurance Explore project time and cost management, with safety considerations Examine relevant labor law and labor relations techniques Between codes, standards, laws, and regulations, the construction industry presents many different areas with which the manager needs to be up to date, on top of actually doing the day-to-day running of the business. This book provides it all under one cover – for the project side and the business side, Construction Contracting is a complete working resource in the field or office.
The McGraw-Hill Construction Business Handbook
Author : Robert Frank Cushman
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 1126 pages
File Size : 13,73 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Book Description
A Practical Guide to Building Your New Home
Author : Esther DiMarzio
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 24,18 MB
Release : 1997-06-01
Category : House construction
ISBN : 9780965446419
Book Description
Principles of Construction Lending
Author :
Publisher : Dearborn Real Estate
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 35,51 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780793157105
Book Description
Loan Officer's Practical Guide to Residential Finance 2016
Author : Thomas A. Morgan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 30,99 MB
Release : 2016-07-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781535563338
Book Description
This is the Updated 2016 Edition of the first book in the "Practical Guide" series for the mortgage industry. The July 2016 Version has been updated to meet the requirements of the TRID Rules, SAFE Act, CFPB, Dodd-Frank and many other changes. We have also made many of the changes recommended by Amazon readers and reviewers. With all of the changes in the industry, keeping this product up-to-date is a full time job. The book covers all of the vocational skills required of the loan originator, but also includes all Federal law, ethics, predatory lending and fraud components required by the Federal SAFE loan originator licensing Act of 2008. Published since 1992, and updated annually, this 390 page textbook was written as an answer to the "sink-or-swim" training methods of many mortgage firms. The format is designed to give the newly initiated loan officer/agent, lender, processor, or other initiate the practical information they need to do the loan officer's job. The reader learns how to understand rate and point quotes, how to use a financial calculator, how to make basic computations customers require, how to understand loan programs and compare product features. The student progresses through understanding loan specifications - Conventional Conforming, Jumbo, FHA/VA and Sub-Prime program guidelines - to a practical understanding of ratios, income, assets and closing costs, debts and credit history. This is then placed in the context of the loan application - how to collect all the required documents and disclosures and supervise a loan from application to closing. Beyond the basics, students learn how to finance various property types; condos, PUDs, new construction and investment property. A detailed chapter on refinancing addresses the issues which most often confront the loan officer in a period of heavy refinancing - 10 reasons to refinance. Finally, understanding how loans are made in the secondary market and the basics of interest rate quoting and behavior are covered. This product is submitted for approval for use in continuing education in all states which have, or are adopting, a requirement. Many companies use this product as a handout to prospective new loan officers. Many loan officers give this product to their referral sources to help educate them to the requirements of the industry.
Practical Guide to Construction Contract Surety Claims
Author : William Schwartzkopf
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
Page : 1006 pages
File Size : 14,4 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0735552630
Book Description
Practical Guide to Construction Contract Surety Claims, Second Edition provides clear guidance on the methods, procedures and case law surrounding the surety process. Whether you represent the surety, principal, or obligee, this one-of-a-kind reference will provide you with the indispensable, practical guidance and reliable tools you need to manage the surety process. Practical Guide to Construction Contract Surety Claims, Second Edition is logically organized around the various types of bonds - payment bond, bid bond, performance bond - as well as the claims that are asserted against those bonds, and the methods of investigation and resolution of those claims. It covers in detail the surety's options for resolving performance bond claims, including: Tender Completion by the obligee Completion by surety Financing the principal This book also addresses matters that affect the claims handling process, such as: Bankruptcy of the principal Claims for extra-contractual damages Claims by the surety against the principal Indemnity for losses sustained by the surety The interrelationship of the surety and the insurance carriers for the construction project Valuable analysis of case law is included within the discussion of each topic, and the relevant facts of key cases are highlighted where applicable. Bonus Interactive CD-ROM Includes All Forms and Documents This unique CD-ROM contains nearly 150 forms, such as sample agreements and correspondence among the parties, providing the guidance you need to act quickly and protect your client's interests in any situation.
The Loan Officer's Practical Guide to Residential Finance
Author : Thomas A. Morgan
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2014-01-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780971820555
Book Description
This is the Updated 2014 Edition of the first book in the Practical Guide series for the mortgage industry. The January 2014 Version has been updated to meet the requirements of the SAFE Act, CFPB, Dodd-Frank and many other changes. We have also made many of the changes recommended by Amazon readers and reviewers. With all of the changes in the industry, keeping this product up-to-date is a full time job. The book covers all of the vocational skills required of the loan originator, but also includes all Federal law, ethics, predatory lending and fraud components required by the Federal SAFE loan originator licensing Act of 2008. Published since 1992, and updated annually, this 408 page textbook was written as an answer to the sink-or-swim training methods of many mortgage firms. The format is designed to give the newly initiated loan officer/agent, lender, processor, or other initiate the practical information they need to do the loan officer's job. The reader learns how to understand rate and point quotes, how to use a financial calculator, how to make basic computations customers require, how to understand loan programs and compare product features. The student progresses through understanding loan specifications and underwriting guidelines to a practical understanding of ratios, income, assets and closing costs, debts and credit history. This is then placed in the context of the loan application - how to collect all the required documents and disclosures and supervise a loan from application to closing. Beyond the basics, students learn how to finance various property types; condos, PUDs, new construction and investment property.
Construction Project Management
Author : S. Keoki Sears
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 35,40 MB
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1118000242
Book Description
For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management by Clough and Sears has been considered the preeminent guide to the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling. It combines a solid foundation in the principles and fundamentals of CPM with particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project. This Fifth Edition features a range of improvements. New pedagogical devices improve absorption of the material. Updated labor, material, and equipment pricing is incorporated into the text. Coverage is enhanced by discussions of contemporary planning and management methods such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). A highway bridge with a complete cost estimate, including SI units, illustrates each of the principles of project management. Using this basic information and the case studies in the appendix, readers are given project management problems and hands-on project management experience. The Fifth Edition features include: Complete coverage of planning and scheduling principles that apply to every type of construction project Expanded coverage of production planning Large foldout illustrations conveniently integrated throughout the book Thorough and up to date, Construction Project Management, Fifth Edition is a superb text for students and an indispensable on-the-job reference for builders, architects, civil engineers, and other construction professionals.
