Unlock the secrets to building high-quality, affordable homes with this thoroughly updated version of the classic Building an Affordable House. This comprehensive guide is perfect for builders, developers, and homeowners looking to maximize their construction or remodeling budget without sacrificing quality.
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to achieve high-value, low-cost results. Transform your construction projects with strategies that balance marketability, quality, and affordability.
It's a detailed roadmap that takes the speculation out of building and provides the builder with an elusive commodity in the construction industry: peace of mind. Plus, keeping sustainability at the forefront of building decisions isn’t simply good for the environment—it’s good for the homeowner’s bottom line.
This second edition of Building an Affordable House provides an updated sensibility to the building decisions every homeowner must make in today’s challenging construction environment, whether building a brand-new house or renovating one they love.
Key Features:
- Cost-Saving Techniques: Discover insider methods used by top homebuilders to save thousands on construction costs.
- Budget-Friendly Design: Learn how to add curb appeal and functionality without breaking the bank.
- Sustainable Practices: Incorporate eco-friendly building techniques that benefit both the environment and your wallet.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed instructions on everything from foundations to finishes, ensuring you get the most value for your investment.
- Expert Insights: Benefit from the author’s 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with practical tips and real-world examples.
Praise
A Masterful Guide to Building Affordably, Green and Profitably
When Fernando Pages Ruiz published his first book on building affordable homes, it made a big splash in the construction industry. I was among the thousands of builders who benefited from the strategies it put forth for minimizing cost while delivering value. I had tired of building homes for wealthy people and wanted to build a home that was affordable for wage workers, made the smallest environmental footprint I could manage, and that I could produce at a profit. The project’s success on all three counts was in good part due to the guidance provided by Pages in his book.
Now, two decades later, Pages has given us another book about building affordable homes. Nominally it is a second edition (same title, same publisher). But it is so thoroughly updated with respect to the latest codes, budget-friendly construction, environmentally friendly practices, and business opportunities that it is best viewed as an essential new book.
All that experience and learning has been distilled into the new Building an Affordable House. The result is the sort of down-to-earth wisdom you get from a talented guy who has worked relentlessly for five decades pursing his dream. His book is a masterwork.
—David Gerstel is a veteran builder and author of highly regarded books for construction contractors.
