Books Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence  by Chad Prinkey (Author)

"Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence" by Chad Prinkey is a detailed, practical guide to building a successful construction business. Drawing on 15 years of consulting experience with hundreds of construction firms—many in the top-performing 2%—Prinkey outlines the key principles these leaders use to generate exceptional profits and maintain excellence.

The book provides a systematic approach, starting from establishing strong financial foundations to strategic goal-setting and efficient operational processes. It covers hiring the right people, effective project management, training, pricing and estimating work accurately, and building a strong company culture aligned with core values. Prinkey also addresses often overlooked topics like leadership succession, customer communication, and the ethics necessary for long-term success in a competitive industry.