"Table of Contents"

(listing only key subjects)

Section 1. Getting Started

• Shopping & Selecting Home Process
• Construction Progress Chart

Section 2. Preparing

• Key Participants & Their Role
  • Buyer
  • Lender
  • Architect or Draftsperson
  • Builder
  • Inspectors
• Family Considerations (checklist)
• Family Wish List (checklist)
• Selecting the Design Person
• Comparing Builder Prices

Section 3. Pre-planning

• Choosing the Builder
• Builder Qualifications Questions
• Negotiating Builder Price

Section 4. Nailing Things Down

• Insurances, Liens Waivers & Certificates
• Contract Necessities
• Problem Resolution
• On-Site Meeting & Agenda
• Maintaining Budget & Progress Schedule

Section 5. Keeping Hands On

• Pre-Construction Meeting
• Financial Affairs
• Construction Contract - (11 page sample)
• Building Specifications - (15 page sample)

Section 6. Planning Aids & Tools

• ¼" Scale Furnishing to Layout on Blueprints
• Drawn Symbols Make Blueprint Reading Easy
• Windows & Ceiling Styles
• Change Orders Form - sample
• Subcontractor Agreement - sample
• Lien Waiver - sample
• Final Walk-Thru Inspection Checklist

Section 7. Home Construction Glossary

• Glossary, Everything about Construction
• Documents & Plan Review

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