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MODULE 1: Understanding the Indian Construction Business Reality
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1.1 Types of construction businesses in India: labour contractor, material contractor, turnkey contractor, builder
1.2 Difference between job work, item-rate contracts, and lump-sum projects
1.3 Ground realities: cash flow pressure, delays, approvals, and risk mindset
MODULE 2: Choosing Your Entry Point in Construction
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2.1 Starting as a labour contractor vs starting with small civil works
2.2 Residential, commercial, infrastructure, or government works: which suits beginners
2.3 Matching your background and capital with the right starting segment
MODULE 3: Legal Structure and Business Registration in India
3.1 Proprietorship, partnership, and private limited: what works for construction
3.2 Basic registrations required to start construction work legally
3.3 Understanding liability, compliance, and personal risk
MODULE 4: Financial Planning Before Starting Work
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4.1 Minimum capital required to start a construction company
4.2 Working capital cycle in construction projects
4.3 Why profit on paper fails without cash control
MODULE 5: Understanding Construction Contracts in India
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5.1 How construction agreements actually work on site
5.2 Scope clarity, payment terms, retention, and penalties
5.3 Common contract mistakes that destroy new companies
MODULE 6: Building Your First Project Portfolio
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6.1 Getting your first work without references
6.2 Small projects that help build trust and visibility
6.3 Documentation and records that help win future work
MODULE 7: Site Setup and Project Execution Basics
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7.1 Site mobilisation planning for small contractors
7.2 Labour arrangement, material flow, and supervision
7.3 Avoiding execution errors that lead to losses
MODULE 8: Labour Management and Productivity Control
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8.1 Hiring skilled and unskilled labour in India
8.2 Daily productivity tracking and payment control
8.3 Managing labour disputes, absenteeism, and attrition
MODULE 9: Vendor and Supplier Management
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9.1 Selecting reliable material suppliers
9.2 Credit management and rate locking
9.3 Preventing material wastage and pilferage
MODULE 10: Cost Control and Profit Protection on Site
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10.1 Understanding where money leaks in construction
10.2 Tracking actual cost vs planned cost
10.3 Simple cost control practices for small contractors
MODULE 11: Billing, Measurement, and Payment Realities
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11.1 Measurement practices used on Indian sites
11.2 Interim bills, final bills, and payment follow-up
11.3 Handling delayed payments and cash blockage
MODULE 12: Risk Management in Construction Business
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12.1 Technical risks, financial risks, and legal risks
12.2 Common reasons why construction companies fail
12.3 Practical methods to reduce losses and disputes
MODULE 13: Building a Strong Site Team
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13.1 Role of supervisors, engineers, and foremen
13.2 Delegation vs control in growing companies
13.3 Preventing dependency on one person
MODULE 14: Transition from Small Contractor to Main Contractor
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14.1 Increasing project size safely
14.2 Managing multiple sites simultaneously
14.3 Systems required to scale execution capacity
MODULE 15: Entering Government and Public Sector Projects
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15.1 Understanding eligibility, classification, and experience criteria
15.2 Tender basics for new contractors
15.3 Risks and realities of public sector works
MODULE 16: Becoming a Builder from a Contractor
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16.1 Difference between contracting and building
16.2 Land acquisition, joint development, and revenue sharing
16.3 Financial and legal exposure in builder projects
MODULE 17: Branding and Market Presence in Construction
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17.1 Building credibility without heavy marketing spend
17.2 Client trust, referrals, and repeat business
17.3 Positioning yourself as a reliable contractor or builder
MODULE 18: Scaling the Business Sustainably
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18.1 When to scale and when not to
18.2 Expanding into new locations or project types
18.3 Avoiding over-expansion traps
MODULE 19: Financial Discipline for Long-Term Growth
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19.1 Separating personal money from business money
19.2 Profit reinvestment strategies
19.3 Preparing the company for stability during slowdowns
MODULE 20: Long-Term Vision and Leadership in Construction
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20.1 Thinking like a business owner, not just a site engineer
20.2 Ethics, quality, and reputation in Indian construction
20.3 Creating a legacy company instead of short-term gains
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