Be Your Own House Contractor

Be Your Own House Contractor

Author: Carl Heldmann

Publisher: Storey Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780882662664

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The sample forms and contracts highlight the nitty-gritty of each of the 25 things that must be done to build or renovate a house and how long each should take.


The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

Author: Kent Lester

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1440346011

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Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.


Be Your Own House Contractor

Be Your Own House Contractor

Author: Carl Heldmann

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-03-14

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 160342590X

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You don’t need to depend on (or pay) a general contractor to manage your construction project. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, you can manage the job yourself. Carl Heldmann outlines how to purchase your own land, set a reasonable budget and schedule, describe your needs and vision to an architect, and hire subcontractors to do the actual building. Cut out the middleman and save as much as 25 percent on your beautiful new home!


The House and the Contractor

The House and the Contractor

Author: Rebekah Lefebvre

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc

Published: 2024-08-07

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1509255478

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In the quietude of a former steel town, long abandoned by industry, Joey seeks refuge from the chaos of hee old city life. Craving solitude and silence. Her world is upended by the arrival of Silas, a charming new contractor on the nothing-special job she's taken. His presence disrupts her carefully crafted isolation. Tall, eloquent, and undeniably intriguing, Silas embodies everything Joey is not. As they navigate this unexpected connection, Joey finds herself torn between the safety of her solitude and the allure of Silas's captivating games and comforting presence. Will she dare to open her heart to the possibility of love, or will the ghosts of her past keep her imprisoned in solitude forever?


What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

What Your Contractor Can't Tell You

Author: Amy Johnston

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780979983801

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A comprehensive guide to building or renovating a home provides everything homeowners need to know to get the best results, covering such topics as selecting and supervising an architect and contractor, cost estimates, budget, plan specifications, dealing with permits, and more and examining a wide range of common pitfalls and how to avoid them.


The House That She Built

The House That She Built

Author: Mollie Elkman

Publisher: Builderbooks

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780867187854

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The House That She Built is inspired by and dedicated to the REAL women behind the home built exclusively by a team of women in construction, skilled tradeswomen, and women-owned companies. The House That She Built educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, children learn about the architect, framer, roofer and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project -- a new home. With illustrations that connect and empower and words that build upon each other with each page, this book will leave all kids (she, he, and they) excited about their own skills and interested in learning new ones.


The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home

Author: Kent Lester

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1440346097

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Save 30% on home construction! Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project. Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and subcontractors. Gain understanding of building codes and inspections so you can manage with authority, confidence, and efficiency. This extensive guide walks you through each phase of construction including preconstruction, foundations, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile and landscaping. Completely revised and updated, this edition includes a new section on sustainable building as well as the most comprehensive building resources section ever compiled. You'll find schedules, order forms, control logs, contracts and checklists to help keep your project on track.


Construction Law

Construction Law

Author: Gail Kelley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-02

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1118229037

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A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include: Basic legal principles Project participants Project delivery systems Construction contracts The design process Procurement Pricing construction projects Subcontractors and suppliers Time for performance Construction scheduling Contract administration The payment process Changes to the work Differing site conditions Termination of the construction contract Mechanic's liens Construction insurance Surety bonds Liability for defective construction Calculations of damages The Economic Loss Doctrine Alternative dispute resolution This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.


Steel-frame House Construction

Steel-frame House Construction

Author: Timothy J. Waite

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781572180451

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One of the first really thorough instruction manuals on how to construct residences using steel framing instead of wood, and written by Tim Waite of the NAHB. Covers how to design the structure to accommodate plumbing, wiring and HVAC, how to cut, assemble and secure the steel, how to deal with second-story construction, roof framing using trusses and conventional construction, specialty framing like curved walls and radius windows, how to attach drywall and exterior finishes, how to effectively install insulation, and how to deal with inspectors and the homebuyer.