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Part II : Before the Build: Getting Everything into Place
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5 Sections
24 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Chapter 5: Designing Your Home
5
1.1
Looking at Different Approaches to Designing a Home
10 mins
1.2
Discovering Basic Design Principles
10 mins
1.3
Hiring Design Help
10 mins
1.4
Agreeing on a Design
10 mins
1.5
Getting Your Architect to Manage the Project
10 mins
Chapter 6: The Green Light: Getting Permissions and Approvals
4
2.1
Mastering the Ins and Outs of Planning Permission
10 mins
2.2
Working the System – Getting the Best Out of the Approval Process
10 mins
2.3
Dealing with Listed Buildings and Other Special Planning Features
10 mins
2.4
Navigating Building Regulations
10 mins
Chapter 7: Construction Management, Builders, and Subcontractors
6
3.1
Getting to Grips with Construction Management
10 mins
3.2
Doing It Yourself
10 mins
3.3
Working with Builders and Subcontractors
10 mins
3.4
Obtaining Estimates and Arranging Contracts
10 mins
3.5
Protecting Yourself When Things Go Wrong
10 mins
3.6
Planning for Safety and Security
10 mins
Chapter 8: Buying Materials
4
4.1
Buying Material Yourself
10 mins
4.2
Making Decisions on Materials
10 mins
4.3
Shopping for What You Need
10 mins
4.4
Hiring Tools and Plant
10 mins
Chapter 9: Getting Connected to Services
5
5.1
Thinking about Your Water Supply
10 mins
5.2
Installing Drainage and Sewage Disposal Systems
10 mins
5.3
Switching on the Electricity
10 mins
5.4
Choosing Your Fuel: Gas, LPG, Oil, or Solid Fuel
10 mins
5.5
Is Anyone There? Telecoms and Cables
10 mins
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