Samuel C. Florman is the chairman of Kreisler Borg Florman General Construction Company. He has published six books and over 250 articles and has written numerous reviews for The New York Times Book Review. He has spoken at many engineering schools and discussed professional topics on television and radio.
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Good Guys, Wiseguys, and Putting Up Buildings is anĀ engaging memoir about one man's career in construction--rising to the top of an industry renowned for...
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