# E-Books

> Construction e-books on running projects, contracts and claims, development planning and economics, and building a profitable contracting business.

- URL: https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/
- Publisher: Essential Construction (https://essential.construction/)
- Products in this category: 29

---

Construction e-books for contractors, project managers and anyone learning how projects are run. Read about managing a project from start to finish, keeping jobs on budget, contracts and claims, development planning and economics, and building a profitable contracting business, plus technical titles on geotechnical design tables, electrical basics and bridge building.

## What's in construction e-books

The e-books fall into four broad topics:

- **Running projects**: guides to planning, managing and delivering projects on time and on budget.
- **Contracts and claims**: design-build administration, contracting for engineering projects, federal construction contracting and claims.
- **Business and finance**: profitability, measurement, accounting and growing a contracting company.
- **Development and technical**: development planning, economics and regulatory control, plus geotechnical, electrical and bridge titles.

New project managers and coordinators use them to learn the process, owners and executives to sharpen the business side, and engineers to look up technical reference material.

## Popular construction e-books

- [The Essential Guide To Running Your Construction Project](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/the-essential-guide-to-running-your-construction-project/): a start-to-finish project management guide.
- [Guaranteed Project Success (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/guaranteed-project-success-ebook/): habits that keep projects on track.
- [Over Budget and Behind Schedule (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/over-budget-and-behind-schedule-ebook/): why projects slip and how to recover.
- [Development Planning for Construction Projects](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/development-planning-for-construction-projects/): planning a development from idea to approval.
- [The E-Myth Contractor](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/the-e-myth-contractor/): building systems into a contracting business.
- [Construction Claims and Responses E-Book](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-claims-and-responses-e-book/): preparing and answering claims.
- [Guide for Remodelling Contractors](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/guide-for-remodelling-contractors/): running renovation work profitably.
- [Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation Design Tables](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/handbook-of-geotechnical-investigation-design-tables/): reference tables for site investigation.

## Related categories and guides

E-Books are part of [Information](https://essential.construction/files/information/). For shorter technical references see [Guides](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/) and [White Papers](https://essential.construction/files/information/white-papers/).

From the Academy: [Construction Project Manager Field Guide](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/construction-project-manager-field-guide/) and [Learn About Construction – 10 Best Ways](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/learn-about-construction/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Who are these construction e-books for?

Most are written for people who run or support projects: project managers, coordinators, superintendents, contractors and business owners. A few technical titles, such as the geotechnical design tables, are aimed at engineers. Each product page describes the intended reader.

### What format are the e-books in?

Format can differ between titles. Check the file type listed on each product page before downloading so you know which device, app or reader you need to open it, and whether it can be printed.

### Are any of the e-books free?

Some titles may be free and others paid; the price is shown on each product in the grid. The Free category collects everything on the site that is currently available as a free download.

### Can I share an e-book with my team?

Check the description on the product page for usage terms. If you want several people in your company to use a title, follow those terms rather than forwarding the file widely.

## Templates and files in this category

- [Guaranteed Project Success (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/guaranteed-project-success-ebook.md?v=1686252991): Construction projects are complex and challenging - learn how to guarantee success on your next construction project through this ebook.
- [The Essential Guide To Running Your Construction Project](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/the-essential-guide-to-running-your-construction-project.md?v=1641429390): Best selling Amazon E-book Construction management secrets
- [Development Planning for Construction Projects](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/development-planning-for-construction-projects.md?v=1651857679): An ebook on the process and strategies for development of property.
- [Construction Contractors Survival Guide](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-contractors-survival-guide.md?v=1631585455): Know the reasons of construction business failures and how to avoid them.
- [Basics Of Electrical Engineering](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/basics-of-electrical-engineering.md?v=1650843548): Ebook on the basics of electrical engineering.
- [22 Construction Tips E-Book](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/22-construction-tips-e-book.md?v=1603236415): Construction Ebook Covers key subjects on your project Learnt the right way to execute
- [Construction Contractors – Advanced Issues Ebook](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/construction-contractors-advanced-issues-ebook.md?v=1747809720): Evaluate and rework audit processes to avoid common problems in construction engagements. Identify tax compliance issues unique to the construction industry.
- [Construction Project Mastery (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-project-mastery-ebook.md?v=1603649758): Why do construction projects fail? This is a question asked throughout the industry and there are many different answers. In an industry that is based on repetition (project to project) there isn't significant improve year…
- [Construction Contractors – Audit and Accounting Guide](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-contractors-audit-and-accounting-guide.md?v=1631582999): This book provides practical tips and industry specific guidance, provides value from simple accounting to joint venture creation, and takes a deep dive into construction industry specific auditing procedures.
- [Regulatory Control of Construction Projects](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/regulatory-control-of-construction-projects.md?v=1652448060): Different land users for construction projects compete for our urban space. Unless there is regulatory control of construction projects, the cost of managing our cities will be highly prohibitive.
- [7 Construction Tips (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/7-construction-tips-ebook.md?v=1603642880): A free construction e-book that will help you to learn the right way to run a construction project and deliver project success.
- [Contracting for Engineering and Construction Projects EBook](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/contracting-for-engineering-and-construction-projects-ebook.md?v=1631583167): This book covers contract planning and contract administration, deals with both the preparation and the appraisal of tenders and explains in detail how to draft the key clauses in a contract to ensure the maximum advantage.  
- [Development Economics for Construction Projects](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/development-economics-for-construction-projects.md?v=1654637102): Economics is at root of every construction project, whether it is a private or public sector of any nation. A developer budget ensures that both the revenue and expenditure items are adequately considered by a…
- [Over Budget and Behind Schedule (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/over-budget-and-behind-schedule-ebook.md?v=1635091412): Learn the techniques and secrets to getting yourself out of a bad construction project - focus on operational excellence.
- [Managing the Request for Proposal Process](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/managing-the-request-for-proposal-process.md?v=1631583114): This book presents a step-by-step process for executing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for negotiated contracts. Sample formats and spreadsheets are included to illustrate various aspects of the process and to enhance the reader’s understanding, but they are not intended to be definitive.
- [Introduction to Quantity Surveying](https://essential.construction/files/information/white-papers/introduction-to-quantity-surveying.md?v=1705286113): An e-book introducing the role of the quantity surveyor to the construction industry.
- [Measurement for Construction Profitability E-Book](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/measurement-for-construction-profitability-e-book.md?v=1631583292): Comprehensive and informative, with real life examples focused on the day-today needs of construction managers.  
- [Tendering Procedure for Construction](https://essential.construction/files/information/white-papers/tendering-procedure-for-construction.md?v=1748042043): Tendering Procedure for Construction Projects details the interface between clients and contractors in the execution of building and civil engineering works.
- [How To Run Your Home Renovation Like A Pro (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/how-to-run-your-home-renovation-like-a-pro-ebook.md?v=1603646904): Home renovations are a scary and stressful time for anyone. Unlike going to see your doctor where the person has your best interest in mind your contractor may not. Part of that stress and fear…
- [Profitable Construction Business E-Book](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/profitable-construction-business-e-book.md?v=1631583562): Your guide to success and survival strategies for your construction business.
- [Rules On How To Build A Long Lasting Bridge](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/rules-on-how-to-build-a-long-lasting-bridge.md?v=1656561773): This book illustrates so many aspects of building a well sustainable bridge.
- [Project Administration-DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/project-administration-design-build-contracts.md?v=1631457628): Project Administration-DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS Book that highlight the advantages and disadvantages, providing the user the necessary information to make sound business decisions for DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS.
- [Con101 Ebook – Must Have Construction Tools With Photos And Use Case](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/con101-ebook-must-have-construction-tools-with-photos-and-use-case.md?v=1710831180): Must Have Construction Tools With Photos And Use Case
- [Safety Sign Systems for Workplaces](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/safety-sign-systems-for-workplaces.md?v=1629155796): Your safety sign system is a direct reflection of your company’s safety culture.Read this guide for your clear understanding of OSHA.
- [Guide for Remodelling Contractors](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/guide-for-remodelling-contractors.md?v=1631455858): Remodelling Contractors Be a successful remodeling contractor with this step by step guide to success from veteran contractors.
- [Construction Claims and Responses E-Book](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-claims-and-responses-e-book.md?v=1631455793): A practical, step-by-step guide on how to prepare Construction Claims and Responses.
- [The E-Myth Contractor](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/the-e-myth-contractor.md?v=1631588295): The E-Myth Contractor-Helpful for owners, engineers, construction contractors, and architects who find themselves in need of guidance in their construction business.
- [Construction Contracting – Federal Construction](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/construction-contracting-federal-construction.md?v=1635228694): Construction Contracting-Federal Construction A good reference for all federal government construction requirements, rules and regulations.
- [Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation Design Tables](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/handbook-of-geotechnical-investigation-design-tables.md?v=1633563503): This is intended to be a reference manual for Geotechnical Engineers. It is principally a data book for the practicing Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist, which covers: • The planning of the site investigation. •…