On Time and on Budget : A Home Renovation Survival Guide

In On Time and on Budget, New York City contractor John Rusk combines his extensive knowledge of the how architects and contractors work with revolutionary win/win negotiation principles to produce a readable, entertaining and totally useful guide that no homeowner should be without.



He shows readers how to:

Find the right architect, and make sure that he or she draws plans that give you a realistic view of the finished product.
Negotiate with contractors and set up a fair payment schedule that will keep them working until the project is finished.
Create an effective "punchlist" so you get what you paid for.
Avoid paying for costly change orders and still make sure you get a beautiful renovation, on time and on budget.

The author shows home-improvers how to negotiate with contractors and architects, how to structure a payment schedule, and how to stay on top of every stage of the renovation process to save effort and expense. Original.

John Rusk, contractor and renovation mediator, knows the ins and outs of the renovation business and in On Time and On Budget he explains everything you need to know before picking up the phone. In an engaging and informative style, Rusk shows you how to negotiate with a contractor, structure a payment schedule that is fair to everyone, and create the vital "punchlist" that guarantees the completion of a successful renovation - on time and on budget.

Shows homeowners how to work with architects and contractors to create a successful home renovation project, explaining how to take an active role in the project and stressing five key areas--money, time, power, management, and quality