Screw It! I'll Be My Own Contractor - Softcover

William A. Trimble

  • 3.40 out of 5 stars
    5 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780980168709: Screw It! I'll Be My Own Contractor

Synopsis

An award winning book, Screw It! I ll Be My OWN Contractor is a complete guide to managing your project like a pro, whether it s a remodel or a new home. Not only will you save a chunk of money, but you will be able to control the budget, schedule and manage the subcontractors while taking the project to a successful conclusion. You will see how to hire an architect, build a budget, make a shedule, manage subcontractors, get a permit, deal with inspectors and much more. Whether you are doing your own project or hiring a general contractor, you need to have this book for reference.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Ask Bill Trimble what question has never been answered for him and he ll probably say he can t conceive of the concept of never-ending space. That s not surprising for someone who has had almost thirty years of experience in custom home construction, and deals with finite space on a daily basis. Among other things, Bill has worked as a hands-on builder, a superintendent, a project manager and a general contractor. He likes to be known as the answer man in his field. And he likes educating people who have a yen to build their own dream home, whether it s a vacation cabin or a permanent residence. In fact, while teaching classes for owner/builders, he got more students coming to him than he ever dreamed he would. His classes filled up with waiting lists. Many of his students urged him to write a book...and so he did. Bill s best advice to aspiring owner-builders is to learn how to manage what they are undertaking (it s not enough to know how to perform trade tasks), keep up communications with the subcontractors and pay careful attention to the schedule. And don t forget to have fun with their dream project!

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.