This Book Is Based On Dr. Schleifer`S 45 Years Experience, A Combination Of Practical, Hands - On Work As A Contractor And His Work Assisting Financially Distressed Companies. This Has Given Dr. Schleifer A Unique Perspective On The Causes Of Business Failure And How To Avoid Them. His No - Nonsense Philosophy Is: We Cannot Control The Market, But We Can Control Our Response To It. Part One Of Each Chapter Focuses On Potential Causes Of Contractor Failure And How To Avoid Them. Schleifer`S Methods Are Largely Based On Data From His 8 Years As A Surety Consultant In The Construction Industry As He Assisted In The Resolution Or Salvage Of Hundreds Of Distressed Or Failed Construction Firms And Projects. Part Two Of Each Chapter Discusses A Workable Management Strategy, Which Is Basically A Do To Complement Part One`S Dont. Chapter Topics: Project Size, Geographic Location, Replacing Key Personnel, Managerial Maturity, Controlled Borrowing, Accounting Proceses, Financial Analysis And Indicators, Pre - Contract Planning, And Delivery