7The Self-Builders Guide to Project Management.Practical advice compiled from over 40 years of construction experience.More and more people are contemplating building their dream home. The purpose of this book is to present the principles and techniques of practical construction project management, beginning with the Pre-Construction phase through coordination of design and then on through to prepare you for the Construction phase. Written from the constructor's perspective, with useful advice, this book will familiarize you with construction management fundamentals and provide you with the everyday knowledge required to develop, plan and manage your project. The Self-Builders Guide to Project Management explains the process stage by stage, and is designed to help you turn your dream into reality.