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An Introduction to Building and Renovating Houses: Volume 1. Hiring Contractors, Managing Construction and Finishing Your Home Kindle Edition
Building or renovating a house should be exciting. You can make it a success, whether you do everything yourself, outsource some of the work to experts, or leave everything to the experts. But, even experts need to be managed – and of course, make sure that they really are experts! How much you do and how much work you leave to experts will depend on your expertise, confidence, means and time. In this practical book filled with invaluable information learn who the various parties are in a home building project, discover different ways you could manage your building project, appreciate what to consider when renovating your house, understand common construction practices, know what to look for when selecting your contractor, learn how to manage your contractor and complete your building project successfully. Know your rights and obligations, avoid common construction problems, learn about construction contractual and financial issues, and understand the traps and pitfalls you should avoid. Armed with this knowledge your home construction project will be a success. Good luck.
This book replaces the author’s book ‘Build and Renovating Your Home With Your Eyes Wide Open’
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date3 June 2019
- File size2383 KB
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Product details
- ASIN : B07SJZ9H1Q
- Publisher : Panet Publications (3 June 2019)
- Language : English
- File size : 2383 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Not Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 249 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 567,677 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Paul Netscher packs his construction books with practical knowledge and experience gained over 28 years, on 120 construction projects in 6 countries. He managed his own projects and served in senior management positions with various construction companies. Few have been as fortunate as Paul to be involved in such a wide range of construction projects including reservoirs, dams, water treatment plants, roads, bridges, houses, shopping malls, office blocks and industrial, mining and petrochemical facilities.
Paul Netscher’s books ‘Successful Construction Project Management: The Practical Guide’ and ‘Building a Successful Construction Company: The Practical Guide’ and 'Construction Claims: A Short Guide for Contractors', have received excellent reviews and have been appreciated by students, those new to the construction industry as well as seasoned construction professionals. His books have been quoted in research papers.
Paul’s other books include ‘Construction 'Construction Project Management: Tips and Insights' which contains many of Paul's blogs and articles which have been enjoyed and shared by thousands.
'Construction Management: From Project Concept to Completion' takes the reader from project concept, deciding what to construct and when, through team selection, investigations, contractor selection, preliminary works, construction, commissioning and completion, with chapters on financial, programme and contractual aspects. An essential book for every project owner and project manager.
'Build and Renovate Your Home With Your Eyes Wide Open' is for everyone considering building or renovating their home. It takes readers through all stages of the project and answers the what, where, when, who, why and how questions and how to avoid common pitfalls.
'The Successful Construction Supervisor and Foreman' will help foremen (or women) and supervisors advance their construction careers. It's an easy to read book that takes supervisors through all aspects of construction.
Paul Netscher publishes regular articles which are keenly read by his followers. He also runs construction management workshops, lectures and mentors individuals and companies.
Visit: www.pn-projectmanagement.com for more construction articles and information.
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But one thing I've not understood why the author has written another book with the title build & renovate your home which is almost same as this book in 2 volumes; hardly any difference.