The Construction Business provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the current and future state of construction, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, the impact of residential construction, and how to handle rising fuel and energy costs. This book features presidents and CEOs from some of the top construction companies in the country, discussing such topics as key strategies in pricing and the bidding process, generating revenues and profits, deciding when to add or lose a product, and allocating resources in accordance with market fluctuation. These industry leaders raise critical points around the essentiality of positive, lasting relationships with employees and customers, including their strategies for employee engagement and building customer loyalty. The different niches represented and breadth of perspectives presented allow readers to get inside some of the great innovative minds of today, as leaders explore in detail what it takes to secure long! -term success in construction. For anyone seeking greater insight into this ever-evolving industry, The Construction Business is truly an indispensable resource. Chapters include: 1. William G. Currie, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Forest Products Inc., “The Construction Industry: Essentials to Success”; 2. Stephen J. Senkowski, Executive Vice President, Armstrong World Industries Inc., “The Construction Industry Today: What Companies Need to Be Successful”; 3. William G. Dorey, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Granite Construction Incorporated, “Vision for the Construction Industry”; 4. Stephen G. Hanks, President and Chief Executive Officer, Washington Group International, “Achieving Success in the Construction Industry.”