Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.

Part 2 covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. This section covers estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.

Part 3 provides valuable information to assist you in managing the administrative functions of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can create serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.

States that currently use the Basic Book as a reference manual include: Alabama Electrical, California, Massachusetts Electrical, New Mexico and Oklahoma.