New House/More House: Solving the Residential Construction Puzzleby Richard Preves For those having a new house or an addition to an old house built, this practical guide is not a do-it-yourself manual but instead is a detailed course in how to manage a building project. Architect, general contractor, and syndicated columnist Richard Preves tells how to avoid cost overruns, poor workmanship, and frustrating delays, providing a six-step program to help homeowners organize a new house, addition, or remodeling project and then communicate successfully with building professionals. Through anecdotes and stories, he acquaints readers with the orderly sequence of a project. The components of pre-design, finances, hiring a building team, design and construction, and controlling costs are explained in detail along with help in identifying goals and warranting work. Sample documents and forms are presented throughout the book. ISBN:0971104409 Authors:Richard Preves. Pages/Length:237 Publisher:Portico Publication Date:2001 Format:Paperback |