"Building a successful construction business takes far more than technical skill—it requires strong systems, clear strategy, and the right mindset. Constructing Success is a practical, hands-on guide for builders and contractors who want to improve, stabilise, or sustainably grow their business.

Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Bruce breaks down the essential components of a successful building enterprise, from planning and cash flow to estimating, marketing, and customer management. This is not theory or academic commentary, but a clear, workshop-style manual that shows what to put in place, what to monitor, and what pitfalls to avoid.

Whether you are starting out or looking to strengthen an established business, Constructing Success provides the insight, structure, and confidence needed to turn technical expertise into long-term business success.."

"Bruce Robb is not just a friend and a respected college; he is undoubtedly an expert in many areas. One of these, as the reader will quickly see, is the business of residential building.

Bruce has produced an essential book that is both practical and engaging to read.

The honesty and intimacy that he has shared from his own experiences, has turned this solid ‘text book’ gem, into a totally absorbing ‘how to manual’. He has generously expanded this knowledge with real life tales, outlining both the highs and the lows of a career in the building industry.

This book not only steps you through the journey as an emerging builder striding out on your own, it offers insight, guidance and knowledge to ensure success for even the most experienced building businesses.

As Bruce states in the opening chapter, ‘this book isn’t about how to build a home… it is about providing some of the information and business knowledge that you can use to create and operate a high performing residential building business’.

Thank you Bruce, Constructing Success cannot be faulted in my view, and I can only hope that it finds its way into many hands. I can assure you it would have been invaluable to me about 40 years ago; and yet, there is still so much more to learn, as I found by reading it now. ‘It all starts with the Plans and Documentation’."

"What I loved most about this book is how real it feels. It’s grounded in deep, lived industry experience and reads like a trusted mentor guiding you through the realities of building and growing a residential construction business. This isn’t theory or a shortcut playbook it’s thoughtful, practical guidance shaped by real numbers, real failures, and real consequences.

The perspective throughout is clearly that of senior leadership, focused on doing things properly rather than cutting corners. The tools and frameworks are practical and genuinely applicable, and the personal stories woven throughout bring the lessons to life in a way that’s both engaging and relatable.

Overall, this is a very thorough and well considered book. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to build or strengthen their business in the residential construction industry. It offers clear, honest advice and valuable insights that only come from experience."