My PM Blueprint · The New Project Manager Starter Kit
Your first project.
Your first decisions.
Your first real-world PM tools.
45 essential construction project management topics explained through illustrated guides, real-world examples, and practical checklists.
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Full-color illustrations, real construction examples, and checklists laid out for quick reference on the job.
Chapter 5: Document and Clarify Issues
Chapter 10: Read and Understand Construction Drawings
Chapter 27: Understanding Change Orders
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What's inside
45 topics. One job-ready reference.
From the first contract to the final punch list, each topic is broken down with illustrations, real construction scenarios, and checklists you can put to work right away.
Contracts, proposals & RFIs
Know what you're agreeing to, what to ask, and how to document it.
Drawings, specs & submittals
Read the set, find what matters in the specs, and keep submittals moving.
Scheduling, manpower, vendors & materials
Plan the work, staff it right, and get material on site when it's needed.
Change orders, budgets & profit
Track cost, price changes properly, and protect the job's margin.
Progress billing, AIA forms & retainage
How pay applications work and how to keep cash flowing on the job.
Inspections, punch lists & closeout
Pass inspections, close out the punch list, and finish the job clean.
Your first 30 days as a new PM
What to learn, who to meet, and what to get under control first.
Daily & weekly PM checklists
The routine that keeps a project on track, week after week.
Built for the step from field to office
Who it's for
You know the work. Now run the job.
Written for people who learned construction on the jobsite and are taking on more responsibility for the paperwork, the schedule, and the money.
- Field workers moving into management
- Foremen
- Assistant project managers
- New project managers
- Construction professionals who want a practical reference
Why this guide
Written from the jobsite, not the classroom
Real-world construction experience
Built from how projects actually run, with real construction scenarios instead of textbook theory.
Practical decision-making
Focused on the calls a new PM actually has to make: what to check, what to ask, and what to document.
Clear visual explanations
Full-color illustrations and step-by-step layouts that make complicated processes easy to follow.
On-the-job reference
Organized by topic so you can find what you need quickly, before a meeting, a walk or a billing deadline.
How it works
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What you get and what you don't, before you buy.
Is this a physical book?
We offer two editions. The $79 Digital Edition is a 46-page, full-color PDF available for instant download. The $119 Premium Printed Edition includes a professionally printed, full-color, coil-bound field guide shipped directly to your door, plus the complete digital PDF.
Is this an online course?
No. The Starter Kit is an illustrated reference guide, not a course. It doesn't include access to the My PM Blueprint online course.
Do I need previous project management experience?
No. It's written for field workers, foremen, assistant PMs and new project managers who are taking on PM responsibilities. Each topic is explained in plain language with illustrations and real-world examples.
Can I download and keep the PDF?
Yes. Both editions include the complete downloadable PDF, which is yours to keep. You can read it on your phone, tablet, or computer.
What's included in the premium printed bundle?
The $119 Premium Printed Edition includes the complete 46-page digital PDF plus a professionally printed, full-color, coil-bound field guide. The book features premium paper, a glossy laminated front cover, a sturdy back cover, and single-sided printing so you can take notes on the blank left-hand pages. The printed book is shipped to your door.
Show up to your first project ready
46 illustrated pages. 45 essential topics. One practical reference for every project you run.
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