Outskirts Press, INC.

Learn to be a better builder with this straightforward, down-to-earth guide for anyone in the construction industry.

In his compelling book, Stephen H. Dalton, AIA, shares examples from his 45 years in the construction field to show that it is your personality and character that determine your success, not your education or standardized procedures taught in school.

Becoming a Better Builder is a must read for anyone in construction. Great real life examples of how to be a successful builder from a front row seat over Dalton’s long career.

~ Anthony Mannion, Senior Vice President, Lend Lease US Construction


Becoming a Better Builder brings years of wisdom and experience distilled in actionable advice for success in construction management. Excellent book for all looking to build their careers in today’s competitive world of construction.

~ Branka Minic, CEO, Building Talent Foundation


Becoming a Better Builder is a great, easy read for engineers, architects and construction managers. My experience working with Stephen Dalton showed how this advice worked in real time on very large complicated projects.

~ Chris Kearney, Vice President, Exp USA, MEP Engineers