The Building Work Handbook (Updated Edition)
Language: English
Published by GMC Publications, GB, 2026
- Softcover
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Whether you're a professional builder or a homeowner about to embark on building work, The Building Work Handbook contains everything you need to know to ensure everything runs smoothly. Thorough, clearly explained advice and information will guide you through the whole process and answer any questions you have. This book covers the initial visit to discuss requirements, preparing and understanding estimates or quotations, negotiating a contract and gaining local authorities' approvals, right through to commencement of work, dealing with disputes and claims, snagging issues and completion.Most books on the market are aimed either at builders or homeowners, not both. However, it is useful for a builder to be aware of concerns a client may have, and likewise for a client to understand the process from a builder's perspective, as a lack of understanding is often the cause of problems during building work. As there are more technical issues that a builder needs to be aware of, the balance of client-specific and builder-specific text is weighted towards the builder (approx. 60/40).…
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- Title
- The Building Work Handbook (Updated Edition)
- Author
- Robert W. Howe, Haydn Jones
- Publisher
- GMC Publications, GB
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1784947474
- ISBN 13
- 9781784947477
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.
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About the Author
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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