The Business of Building: A Professional Guide to Construction Project Delivery

Construction project delivery is a complex and multidisciplinary process whose success hinges on technical expertise, effective communication, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the entire delivery process. The Business of Building is a comprehensive guide to construction for students and professionals entering the fields of real estate, construction, architecture, and engineering.

The Business of Building identifies the key team members and critical performance factors for success: safety, cost, time, and quality. It explores the business fundamentals of construction delivery, covering delivery methods, procurement strategies, and contractual issues. The book explores all phases of a construction project, from preconstruction and estimating to project management and final completion.

The Business of Building demonstrates how project delivery is a business endeavor involving multiple stakeholders with diverse goals and motivations. It provides insights into industry norms and the relationships needed for effective project delivery.

With over twenty-four years of experience working with two of the largest general contractors in the United States, Matt O’Malley has worked on some of the largest and most complex commercial construction projects in the country. For more than fifteen years, Matt has taught courses on construction project delivery at The University of Virginia, University of Maryland, and Georgetown University.