The Building Work Handbook (Updated Edition): A Practical Guide for Contractors and Clients

The Building Work Handbook is a practical guide to building work for contractors, builders, property developers and homeowners. It contains everything you need to know to help ensure your building project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Inside you'll learn:

• How to plan and manage building work successfully
  
• Preparing and understanding estimates and quotations
  
• Building contracts and construction documentation
  
• Obtaining local authority and building regulations approvals
  
• Construction project management from start to finish
  
• Managing variations, disputes and claims
  
• Snagging, quality control and project completion
  
• Best practices for builders, contractors and homeowners
  
  

Unlike most construction books, this handbook explains the building process from both the builder's and client's perspective, helping to improve communication, avoid costly mistakes and achieve successful project outcomes.

An essential reference for anyone involved in building work, construction management, home renovation, house extensions, property development or self-build projects.

Hadyn Jones is an authority on the building industry, having worked as an architect for many years. He is a founding member and director of the award-winning architectural practice, Saville Jones.
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