What You Need To Know Before You Start Your Home Construction Project: How to Avoid the Headaches of Construction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780578575841)

A concise workbook on how to plan a small or large construction project from pre-planning to finishing, this well sequenced book gives the reader invaluable insight through the entire construction process. The book systematically walks the reader through and explains each phase, clarifying essential points and highlighting critical phases creating a proper framework to alleviate the headaches and horror stories of home construction. Having basic knowledge of construction practices and its language empowers the reader to understand and handle situations that commonly occur.

This useful guide familiarizes the reader with the various phases of construction and its language; providing examples of all the critical documents everyone needs to have an understanding of before they begin construction to insure that you and your project are protected. Along the way giving the reader some helpful tips on how to hire the right general contractor for the job. The author provides practical advice that creates a proper foundation for construction success.