The Complete Home Building Guidebook

The Complete Home Building Guidebook, written by Howard Zuckerman is based on the last 35 years of experience in building homes in the Atlanta, GA marketplace. Written in easy to understand language, this book will take the reader through each phase of the home building process. This guidebook includes numerous bullet points, charts, illustrations, photographs, checklists, forms and documents. Each of the chapters presents information that can potentially save or earn the reader thousands of dollars.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO HOME BUILDING: This chapter discusses:•What this book will discuss•The traits of a home builder•The 4 P's of Marketing•The day to day life of a small builder

CHAPTER 2: TYPES OF HOME BUILDERS AND MARKET SEGMENTATION: This chapter discusses:•The types of home builders•The types of housing markets

CHAPTER 3: LAND: LOCATING, CONTRACTING AND DUE DILIGENCE: This chapter discusses:•How to find a suitable parcel of land•How to contract for the land•Methods of purchase the land•The due diligence processes•Property issues•Legal issues•Teardowns

CHAPTER 4: ASSEMBLING THE HOME BUILDING TEAM: This chapter discusses:•How to assemble the best home building team and who the various players are

CHAPTER 5: DESIGNING THE HOUSE PLANS: This chapter discusses:•Finding the right house plan to fit the market and the lot•Reviewing the local demographics•What goes in a great house plan•How to find the best designer•Various types of home styles•Siting the house on the lot•Efficient floor plans•Design features•Universal design•Smart homes•Green homes

CHAPTER 6: WORKING DRAWINGS: This chapter discusses:•How to find the right architect/designer•Questions to ask the architect/designer•Reading the working drawings•What to know about house plan copyrights•Items to review in the working drawings•Landscape design

CHAPTER 7: SELECTING THE VARIOUS MATERIALS: This chapter discusses:•Reviewing the features of comparable homes•The house plan specifications

CHAPTER 8: ESTIMATING, BIDDING…