The following are web addresses that may help in your quest to write the perfect contract.
American Institute of Architects
Building Prices
http://www.get-a-quote.net/quickcalc/
Building Materials
http://www.lansingbp.com/products.html
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&category=Building%20Products&Ne=8000&N=0
Useful websites (a list of several)
http://www.csx.com/?fuseaction=customers.bm_links
Renovation Contract
http://www.uslegalforms.com/tn/TN-00462-16.htm
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How to write a contract (contents)
http://architecture.about.com/od/buildyourhouse/a/contract.htm
http://www.startremodeling.com/hiring_a_contractor.htm
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/homeimpv.shtm
http://www.diyonline.com/servlet/GIB_BaseT/diylib_article.html?session.docid=91
Building Permit Information
http://www.hbweekly.com/permitreports.htm
(Building permit application)