Builder's Guide to Change-of-use Properties

Providing the reader with an on-the-job manual for making change-of use property conversions, which is fast becoming a lucrative speciality service, this book focuses on hands-on construction methods, concerns and advice, making it ideal for residential contactors, remodellers, subcontractors and project managers. Covering basic principles of remodelling and how it differs form new-home construction, it teaches proven techniques necessary to successful conversions, and provides information on issues such as legal concerns, financial aspects and budgeting.