The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management is organized into 3 sections. Part 1 focuses on business planning and starting your business. 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 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to know to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety, and environmental responsibilities, and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors, and customers. Part 3 gives you valuable information for running 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 failure to give them proper attention can cause serious problems.