{"product_id":"building-renovating-on-time-on-budget","title":"Building \u0026 Renovating on Time \u0026 on Budget","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you want to improve your house - but are unsure of how to employ tradespeople to do the job you want? Are you postponing overdue maintenance because of bad experiences with workers in the past?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are planning a major renovation or employing a painter, wanting to put in a pool or only a skylight, reroofing your house or the shea out the back, you can protect yourself against the pitfalls of shoddy work practices - and learn to appreciate the skills of genuine tradespeople - with Building \u0026amp; Renovating On Time \u0026amp; On Budget.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for anyone who owns a house, or intends to buy, build or renovate one. In plain language it describes what should happen during building or renovating jobs, and the best way of directing those you employ to build, maintain or improve your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the right builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitfalls in building contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning permission and regulations Preparing a house for building work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to control costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to resolve disputes - and make complaints A step-by-step explanation of each trade's role in a building project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful contacts (in each State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary of building terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Mason is actively involved in building and renovating and is also a consultant with the Building Development Display Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Mason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053767770281,"sku":"9780947277505","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780947277505.webp?v=1777689600","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/building-renovating-on-time-on-budget","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}