Practical Guides for Modern Builders
Part 1 of the Construction Management & Practical Guides series
The must-have field guide for today's construction professionals.Whether you're running a busy site, managing subcontractors, or overseeing snagging on the final plot, Practical Guides for Modern Builders is the on-the-ground companion you've been waiting for.Written by Godson Akinsanya MCIOB, a Chartered Construction Manager with decades of site experience across the UK, this book bridges the gap between industry theory and everyday site reality. It's packed with ready-to-use checklists, practical workflows, and proven advice that works whether you're managing your first build or leading multiple projects.Inside, you'll find:Step-by-step guidance from foundations to final handoverSite-ready tools to manage quality, safety, and subcontractorsReal-world insights from one of the UK's most respected construction voicesTemplates and trackers to help you plan smarter and deliver betterLessons learned to improve every project you take onThis is more than a guidebook-it's a working resource for builders who care about doing things right.If you want to raise standards, reduce delays, and lead with confidence on site, start here. Godson Akinsanya MCIOB is a Chartered Construction Manager, author, and the founder of BrightBrand Digital. With over two decades of hands-on experience managing residential and infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom, Godson has worked with some of the industry's most respected names-including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes, Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Cala Homes, and Crest Nicholson.A proud member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), he holds advanced qualifications including SMSTS, NEBOSH, and an NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management. His practical knowledge spans traditional, modular, and timber-frame builds, with a sharp focus on quality, leadership, digital transformation, and site efficiency.Through his bestselling books and toolkits, Godson empowers professionals and aspiring leaders across the construction industry with real-world insight, modern management strategies, and downloadable templates that work on live sites. His writing style is warm, human, and grounded in experience-bridging the gap between site operations and smart digital practice.When he's not writing or developing resources, Godson mentors young professionals, contributes to innovation projects, and leads Hydeas Technology Ltd, a digital innovation company based in Cambridge, UK, and Lagos, Nigeria.