This 2-pack combines comprehensive house construction knowledge with practical owner-builder project management – the essential combination for anyone planning to build their own home or major extension.
What’s included:
The Australian House Building Manual (158 pages, 660+ illustrations) Covers every stage of house construction from foundations to completion. Includes timber frame, brick veneer, cavity brick, and concrete block systems. Essential for understanding residential construction methods, wet areas, floor framing, roof trusses, and finish work.
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator (142 pages, 440+ illustrations) Covers planning and building room extensions, managing owner-builder projects, and supervising subcontractors. Learn correct building terminology, how to identify faulty workmanship, cost-saving strategies, and project management from design through to completion.
Why buy the pack: The House Building Manual teaches you how houses are built, while the Owner Builder book teaches you how to manage the project successfully. Together they provide both the technical construction knowledge and the practical project management skills needed for successful owner-builder projects. Building Books Australia offers this pack at a discounted rate compared to purchasing the two titles separately.
Who it’s for: Owner-builders planning new homes or major extensions, anyone considering taking on their own building project, DIY enthusiasts wanting to understand both construction methods and project management, and builders wanting comprehensive reference material for residential construction.
Total pages: 300 pages of detailed Australian building methods and owner-builder project management.
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