Author Description

The Remodel Workbook is huge necessity in today's world. As more and more cost conscience homeowners intend to be part of home improvement, the assembled 45 years of experience assists both the novice, experienced, and professional in entering into the Building Industry as an Owner-Builder or new Contractor. It covers the process and procedures from conceptual dream to "Certificate of Occupancy" of a Remodel, Addition or House Moving project. Intended as a companion to on-line audio and video Web-Conferencing and Web-Streaming format offered by ADC LIMITED, LLC, this highly attuned material will streamline your knowledge and communication with your designer, architect, engineer, developer, city and contractor. The Remodel Workbook proves to be a valuable and powerful resource for those wishing to avoid loss of money during construction by being properly informed of the building industry language, terminology and resources. The Workbook covers the basic specifics of planning, designing, approval and implementation of an issued building permit for: 1. Remodeling, 2. Addition and 3. House or Structural moving. As a key resource, it provides a basic guide to disbursement of funds to General Contractors, Trade Contractors, Suppliers, and Laborers. All skill level project developers can use it a handy checklist for levels of approval and authority by jurisdictions having oversight of the Building Industry and the possible fees associated with each element of the planning, designing and implementation process. This aspect of the Workbook is a valuable aide in developing a realistic budget for building projects.