C Geoffrey Kremser Pe

Working for Subs C Geoffrey Kremser Pe

Contract, plan, and build your own home. Learn how to use subcontractors, or general contractors for residential construction, build a house. A guide of logical homebuilding tasks in sequence. Building, contracting explained in detail with 306 pps, charts, tables, photos. 19 Chapters, 10 Appendices. Table of Contents (partial) - Working For Subs Acknowledgments Introduction Home Owner's Required Experience Sweat Equity CHAPTER 1 The Brief Homebuilding Schedule Details of Self-Construction Art vs. Science Figure 1 - Brief Schedule Scheduling Graphs and Charts Schedule Tasks Early Quotations Temporary Power Inspections CHAPTER 2 Finding And Purchasing The Lot Rough Lot Estimate Lot Selection Criteria Site Environmental Issues Design Lot Grade and Slope Elevation & Orientation Covenants ... HOA Dues Workman's comp Contractor's Liability Builder's risk Warranty Companies for the self-built home CHAPTER 3 Designing The Structure Design Cost of Construction The Design Documents and Quotations Design Your Own Home Appraisals CHAPTER 4 Siting The Home Building Permit Dealing with Code enforcement Excavation and Grading Storm Water Notices on Site Builder's Risk Insurance Liability for Non-Workers CHAPTER 5 Preliminary Stuff Self-Contract Savings Shopping for Materials List of Contacts Subcontractor Information Needed Hiring labor CHAPTER 6 The Slab Preparation Slab Form Materials Concrete Pour Trash CHAPTER 7 Plumbing Plumber's Work CHAPTER 8 Framing, Roofing & Masonry Lumber Misc. quotations Brick Mason CHAPTER 9 Windows and Doors, Energy, and Green Design CHAPTER 10 Electrical Electrical Design Scope Structured Wiring CHAPTER 11 HVAC, Fireplace Ductwork HVAC Equipment Contractor's Scope Types of Fireplaces CHAPTER 12 Painting, Insulating Rough Framing Inspection Insulating CHAPTER 13 Drywall, Concrete Flatwork CHAPTER 14 Cabinets and Countertops Miscellaneous Glass CHAPTER 15 Interior Trim, Tile Flooring Wrought Ironwork Cultured Marble Installation CHAPTER 16 Interior Finishes Interior Trim Hardware Light order Appliances Audio, Video System CHAPTER 17 Last Punch List, Inspections Final Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, And Gas Piping Wood Flooring Cleaning CHAPTER 18 Exterior Site Work Builder Site Duties and Grading Grading Quote HVAC Start up Final Grading Wood Fence Irrigation and Sod Sprinkler System Sod Laying Landscaping Cast Iron Work Set Mailbox Shrubbery Photography Other Exterior Work Telephone Service Gutters Site Work Summary CHAPTER 19 Final Inspection Final Home Inspection Certificate of Occupancy, Substantial Completion Completion and Warranty Defects and Maintenance Home Maintenance Manual Selling Your Home Appendix A - Internet Links of interest: Appendix B - Complete Detailed Building Schedule Planning & Preliminary Drawings & Estimates Lot Clearing & Pre-construction The Slab Framing Electrical HVAC & Fireplace Painting & Insulating Drywall & Concrete Flatwork Cabinets and Countertops Interior Trim, Tile Flooring Interior Finishes Final Punch List, Carpet, & Inspection Exterior Site Work Final Inspection & Wrap up Appendix C - Gantt Chart Appendix D - Subcontract Agreement, Change Order Form Appendix E - MATERIALS SCHEDULES FRAMING LUMBER TAKEOFF WINDOW & EXTERIOR DOOR SCHEDULE Lighting Order List DOOR HARDWARE LIST Interior Millwork / Trim Price Quotation TRIM ORDER LIST Appendix F - Detailed Cost HOUSE ESTIMATE Appendix G - OSHA Requirements THE FATAL FOUR MSDS TYPICAL JOB SITE TOOLBOX TALK RECORD TYPICAL OSHA JOB INSPECTION CHECKLIST TYPICAL JOBSITE BULLETIN BOARD & BOX 10 PROBLEMS TO AVOID FALL PREVENTION GUARDRAILS Appendix H - Home Maintenance Manual & Warranty Policy Appendix I - Home Design Method Room Area List Preliminary Floor Plan Appendix J - Letter of Transmittal Glossary & Abbreviations Index About The Author List, Tables, & Charts INDEX of PHOTOGRAPHS & GRAPHICS References