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Getting The Builders In

Advice on drawing up a specification and obtaining a quote

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Chapter List

1. Introduction A Homebuilding And Renovating Management Book For The Uninitiated; Ten Golden Rules Before Starting Your Project;
2. Getting Started Setting Out Your Objectives; Setting Out Your Budget; Setting Out The Technical Aspects; Minimising The Initial Cost; Drawing Up A Timetable; Progress Reports; Insurance; Professional Fees; Planning Permission And Scheme Design; Building Regulations; Works
3. Know Your Requirements Drawing Up A Specification; Security On Site; Health And Safety On Site;
4. Contacting Contractors Contractors And The Size Of The Project; Directories; Local Papers; Recommendation; Advertising Boards; The Internet; The Response To Your Enquiry;
5. Establishing Credibility Reference Checks; Portfolios Of Work Completed; Inspecting The Company Set-Up; Establishing Insurance Cover; Inspection Of Equipment;
6. Obtaining And Agreeing Quotes ‘like For Like’ Quotes; Breakdown Of Quote; Cost-Saving Exercises; Timescale Programme Of Works; Extras And Variations;
7. Starting The Work Contract Of Agreement; Method Statement; Inspection Procedure; Site Set-Up;
8. Financial Arrangements Valuation Of Work Completed; Contingency Plans; Making Payments; Bonus/Incentive Schemes;
9. Operation And Maintenance Manuals Operation Manuals; Maintenance Manuals; Test Certificates; Guarantees;
10. Good Working Relations First Meeting With Main Contractor; Site Set-Up; Visitors; Site Instructions; Inspections/Quality Control; Environmental Issues; Welfare Facilities; Health And Safety Issues; Site Meetings; Correspondence; Avoiding Conflict; Site Tidiness; Photographic Rec
11. Record-Keeping Issuing Drawings; Project File; Diary; Telephone Numbers;
12. Professional And Site Teams The Construction Team; Responsibilities Of Site Management; The Design Team;