Bauherren-Handbuch

Whether it's an architect-designed house, a developer project, or the purchase of a prefabricated house: this book provides you with an overview of the entire process of building or acquiring a home and helps you monitor construction progress. The author assists you with all decisions, from selecting the property to final inspection. Technical details and legal aspects are explained in an understandable manner. This manual helps you avoid costly mistakes and shows you how to collaborate with architects, craftsmen, or banks—even in case of disputes. This way, you always have your construction project under control!

Contents:
Acquisition options, land, planning, calculation, financing, personal contributions, overview of trades, construction schedule, understanding construction descriptions, accepting construction services, recognizing shoddy work. Everything about the law: contract design, purchase agreements, HOAI, VOB, and BGB. New in the 13th edition: Fee structure for architects (HOAI), Building Energy Act (GEG), updates on energy certificates.

Digital extras:
Consumer contract, checklists for planning and quality control, directory of DIN standards, acceptance and handover protocol.