Finding the builder and subcontractors – getting tenders and quotes and organising the contract. We look at all the options.

The contract document

A written contact protects your interests and sets out your rights and obligations.  It also gives your building contractor an incentive to build right first time.
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Types of contracts

There are three main ways to engage the services of a builder - under full, labour only or managed contract. It is important to understand the differences so you know what a builder is quoting on.
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Builders' qualifications & trade organisations

What you should ask about qualifications and trade organisations.
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Finding a builder

How to find a builder, and the key issues to consider when choosing a builder.
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Tenders & quotes

Getting costings for the job using a quantity surveyor, inviting tenders and looking at quotes. 
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Builders' guarantees

A look at what builders' guarantees cover, and what they exclude.
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Insurance

Make sure you and the builder have the right insurance to cover risks on the building site and risks to other people and property.
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Employing subcontractors

Either the builder engages the subcontractors, or if you are managing the project, you might engage them yourself.
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When things go wrong

What to do when things go wrong.
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