Author
My name is Leon Gander.  I am a Professional Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.  I have been involved in the construction industry since I graduated in 1968 from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Author’s experience
Since 1971, my experience has been in North America, specifically in Vancouver, British Columbia, where I have a consulting practice in the design of electrical services for buildings.  In addition to being in business as an electrical consultant, I have a keen interest in all aspects of the building construction process.   I love the process of construction because it is like being in a game.  Like all games, there are rules.  This book is about the “rules” of the game of construction.  These “rules” have serious monetary consequences if they are not understood.

People typically at a disadvantage in the building construction process.
The people I had in mind when I started this project were those who become involved in construction of buildings such as owners in the public sector.  This group includes people on school boards, hospital boards and persons in administration for cities and towns, etc.  Over the years I have sat in countless construction meetings where problems were resolved to the detriment of the owner.  In these situations often the only people lacking knowledge of what was happening were the owner-personnel particularly those in the public sector.

Informed decision making reduces costs.
Inability to make informed decisions often has significant consequences for an owner in the form of extra costs, delays or disputes.  This is the same owner who pays the bills, one way or another, for all the parties involved including the contractor and owner’s consultants (And paying the bills can often mean paying for the cost of disputes caused by the actions of the consultant/s and or the contractor/s).  Of course if you are an owner or anyone else you can hire expert help to provide the information and other material presented in this book.  But I can assure you it would cost thousands of dollars if you solicited from consultants or other experts the same practical and useful information that is contained in this book

Why write this book?
There is a serious need for this type of book.  The intent of the book is to inform and increase knowledge.  This book is written for those who do not work on the “inside” of construction or for those who are new to the inside.  I have the benefit of over thirty years of working on the inside of construction and the reason I wrote the book is because there is no other resource like it. 

Lack of easy-to-understand resources concerning The Building Construction Process
Just by reading this book a person can elevate their knowledge to a high level regarding the building construction process.  The building construction process has changed very little over the years except perhaps for added refinement in the areas of disputes, claims and cost overruns.  You don’t have to work thirty years to get the same level of knowledge that I have accumulated; all you need to do is read the book.

Anyone involved in construction will benefit by reading this book.
For people other than owners that are involved in construction or in a related business such as education, construction law, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, general contracting, sub-trade contracting and sales the book has particular relevance.  This is because the book explains how situations occur and relationships operate in the quest to deliver a project for an owner.  The fact is all construction is performed for an owner.  Therefore, what those who work in related fields should know about construction is shared in the book.

Yes.   There is a guarantee.
Construction Reality Publishing Inc., publishes and markets the book.  To ensure your satisfaction there is a 30-day money back guarantee associated with either the book or any other product.  If for any reason you are not satisfied, ship the material back and a full refund including shipping costs will be provided.