Practical Talks on Contracting: Being Reprints From the Contractor of Valuable Papers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank B. Gilbreth

9780656396146: Practical Talks on Contracting: Being Reprints From the Contractor of Valuable Papers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656396148 ISBN 13: 9780656396146

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Improve your contracting workflow with practical, proven systems.

This edition translates hands-on methods for organizing office work and field operations into clear, actionable steps. It grounds process changes in real- world results, from smoother payroll to better project records, giving managers a practical road map for efficiency.

The book covers how to introduce systematized procedures without disrupting current operations, and why simple, enforceable rules beat ideal but fragile systems. It also explores how time-and-motion thinking can cut waste, save motions, and streamline daily tasks. Readers will discover the value of standardized forms, careful record-keeping, and the strategic use of photography to document progress, conditions, and outcomes on job sites.

How to write down the real, daily ways employees actually work, then convert them into simple, enforceable rules.
Ways to apply motion-study concepts to both office tasks and field work to reduce waste and save time.
Practical forms, ledgers, requisitions, and check systems that improve accuracy and accountability.
Guidance on using photography to document construction progress, record conditions, and support records or claims.

Ideal for readers of practical business books and owners or managers who want to systematize contracting operations without major upheaval.

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