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;