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by R. Dodge Woodson (Author)
Now thousands of construction professionals can turn to the most detailed, reader-friendly information about leading-edge practices and technological advances in the industry.
Each guide the McGraw-Hill Builder's Guide's deliver:
-- indepth, comprehensive information on state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and technologies
-- traditional construction methods
-- practical, profit-boosting advice about marketing, image, and scheduling.
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Income opportunities abound for residential contractors and remodelers entering the lucrative market of conversion work and change-of-use properties. You might convert a residential home into commercial office space, turn a duplex into a quadplex apartment building, or change an abandoned service station into a drive-in restaurant. The possibilities are limitless. This book provides you with a complete, on-the-job manual for making profitable conversions. R. Dodge Woodson, a successful licensed building contractor, includes details on all the considerations that must be addressed during the change-of-use process. You'll learn how to:
Select buildings that can benefit from a conversion
Thoroughly inspect buildings
Finance projects
Solicit bids from contractors
Create a budget and production schedule
Add or renovate windows, doors, and skylights
Combine old and new plumbing and electrical systems
Modernize cabinets and countertops
Meet building and fire code regulations
From planning the site work to designing the completed interior, this practical handbook has the information you need to get into the change-of-use business and start making money right away.
