Thomas C. Schleifer, PhD, is a turnaround expert and the founder of the largest international consultancy firm serving the contract surety industry. He was also an Eminent Scholar at Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction. He joined the construction industry at age 16 and has amassed more than 60 years of experience. This combination of practical, hands-on experience as a contractor and assisting financially distressed companies has given Dr. Schleifer a unique perspective on the causes of business failure and how to avoid them.Mounir El Asmar, PhD, is Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction and Co-Director of the National Center of Excellence on SMART Innovations. His non-traditional background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, economics, and business, provides him with an understanding of a variety of facets imperative to advancing today’s engineering and construction industry. Dr. El Asmar’s work has supported decision-making for governments and private organizations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

• Chapter 1. The Basics of Construction Business SuccessChapter 2. Organizational StructureChapter 3. Business PlanningChapter 4. Flexible OverheadChapter 5. Using Financial DataChapter 6. Measuring Financial RiskChapter 7. Financial Distress – Turnaround ManagementChapter 8. Recognizing and Managing RiskChapter 9. Entering New MarketsChapter 10. Project SelectionChapter 11. Managing Subcontractors and EquipmentChapter 12. Customer ServiceChapter 13. Construction Industry ConsolidationChapter 14. Construction Industry ConsolidationChapter 15. The Construction Company LifecycleChapter 16. Succession PlanningChapter 17. Professional Development

Thomas C. Schleifer, PhD, is a turnaround expert and the founder of the largest international consultancy firm serving the contract surety industry. He was also an Eminent Scholar at Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction. He joined the construction industry at age 16 and has amassed more than 60 years of experience. This combination of practical, hands-on experience as a contractor and assisting financially distressed companies has given Dr. Schleifer a unique perspective on the causes of business failure and how to avoid them.Mounir El Asmar, PhD, is Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction and Co-Director of the National Center of Excellence on SMART Innovations. His non-traditional background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, economics, and business, provides him with an understanding of a variety of facets imperative to advancing today’s engineering and construction industry. Dr. El Asmar’s work has supported decision-making for governments and private organizations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

• Chapter 1. The Basics of Construction Business SuccessChapter 2. Organizational StructureChapter 3. Business PlanningChapter 4. Flexible OverheadChapter 5. Using Financial DataChapter 6. Measuring Financial RiskChapter 7. Financial Distress – Turnaround ManagementChapter 8. Recognizing and Managing RiskChapter 9. Entering New MarketsChapter 10. Project SelectionChapter 11. Managing Subcontractors and EquipmentChapter 12. Customer ServiceChapter 13. Construction Industry ConsolidationChapter 14. Construction Industry ConsolidationChapter 15. The Construction Company LifecycleChapter 16. Succession PlanningChapter 17. Professional Development