| Description |
281 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Here, a professional construction manager who masterminded the redesign at New York's famed Avery Fisher Hall as well as a massive institute-wide renovation of St. Luke's Hospital, offers an indispensable guide for homeowners who need to manage a large-scale renovation. There's advice on how to articulate your thoughts clearly to designers, architects, and contractors; tips on negotiating contracts; suggestions for protecting yourself from legal and financial threats; and help understanding warranty claims. Each step-from initial planning through the completed project-is covered in layman's terms, and sample contracts, floor plans, cost estimating worksheets and other forms are provided. |
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Contractors -- Selection and appointment -- Amateurs' manuals.
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Dwellings -- Remodeling -- Planning -- Amateurs' manuals.
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Buildings -- Repair and reconstruction.
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Renovation (Architecture)
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| ISBN |
9781402727542 paperback |
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1402727542 paperback |
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