Small Projects Handbook

Small Projects Handbook sets out in an accessible form how to run a small building project. Suitable for all designers, whether working alone or as part of a design team, it provides guidance for every stage of a job, from initial appraisal of the client's requirements through to practical completion and payment.

Laid out as a step-by-step process which dovetails with the standard procedures used by the industry, it is full of practical advice and includes model letters and specimen forms which can be quickly adapted to any job in question. It also contains guidance about the legal backdrop to the project, a clause-by-clause explanation of the standard form of client contract, advice on dealing with contractors, as well as an introduction to space planning.

This book will bring a professional rigour to the way a building project is run. It is vital for maintaining a professional edge and avoiding risk in a competitive field.