Working for Subs: How to Build A Home And Work with Contractors

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 ExperienceSweat EquityCHAPTER 1 The Brief Homebuilding ScheduleDetails of Self-ConstructionArt vs. ScienceFigure 1 - Brief ScheduleScheduling Graphs and ChartsSchedule TasksEarly QuotationsTemporary PowerInspectionsCHAPTER 2 Finding And Purchasing The LotRough Lot EstimateLot Selection CriteriaSite Environmental IssuesDesignLot Grade and SlopeElevation & OrientationCovenants ...HOA DuesWorkman's compContractor's LiabilityBuilder's riskWarranty Companies for the self-built homeCHAPTER 3 Designing The StructureDesignCost of ConstructionThe Design Documents and QuotationsDesign Your Own HomeAppraisalsCHAPTER 4 Siting The HomeBuilding PermitDealing with Code enforcementExcavation and GradingStorm WaterNotices on SiteBuilder's Risk InsuranceLiability for Non-WorkersCHAPTER 5 Preliminary StuffSelf-Contract SavingsShopping for MaterialsList of ContactsSubcontractor Information NeededHiring laborCHAPTER 6 The SlabPreparationSlab Form MaterialsConcrete PourTrashCHAPTER 7 PlumbingPlumber's WorkCHAPTER 8 Framing, Roofing & MasonryLumberMisc. quotationsBrick MasonCHAPTER 9 Windows and Doors, Energy, and Green DesignCHAPTER 10 ElectricalElectrical DesignScope Structured WiringCHAPTER 11 HVAC, FireplaceDuctworkHVAC EquipmentContractor's ScopeTypes of FireplacesCHAPTER 12 Painting, InsulatingRough Framing InspectionInsulatingCHAPTER 13 Drywall, Concrete FlatworkCHAPTER 14 Cabinets and CountertopsMiscellaneous GlassCHAPTER 15 Interior Trim, Tile FlooringWrought IronworkCultured Marble InstallationCHAPTER 16 Interior FinishesInterior Trim HardwareLight orderAppliancesAudio, Video SystemCHAPTER 17 Last Punch List, InspectionsFinal Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, And Gas PipingWood FlooringCleaningCHAPTER 18 Exterior Site WorkBuilder Site Duties and GradingGrading QuoteHVAC Start upFinal GradingWood FenceIrrigation and SodSprinkler SystemSod LayingLandscapingCast Iron WorkSet MailboxShrubberyPhotographyOther Exterior WorkTelephone ServiceGuttersSite Work SummaryCHAPTER 19 Final InspectionFinal Home InspectionCertificate of Occupancy, Substantial CompletionCompletion and WarrantyDefects and MaintenanceHome Maintenance ManualSelling Your HomeAppendix A - Internet Links of interest:Appendix B - Complete Detailed Building SchedulePlanning & PreliminaryDrawings & EstimatesLot Clearing & Pre-constructionThe SlabFramingElectricalHVAC & FireplacePainting & InsulatingDrywall & Concrete FlatworkCabinets and CountertopsInterior Trim, Tile FlooringInterior FinishesFinal Punch List, Carpet, & InspectionExterior Site WorkFinal Inspection & Wrap upAppendix C - Gantt ChartAppendix D - Subcontract Agreement, Change Order FormAppendix E - MATERIALS SCHEDULESFRAMING LUMBER TAKEOFFWINDOW & EXTERIOR DOOR SCHEDULELighting Order ListDOOR HARDWARE LISTInterior Millwork / Trim Price QuotationTRIM ORDER LISTAppendix F - Detailed Cost HOUSE ESTIMATEAppendix G - OSHA RequirementsTHE FATAL FOURMSDSTYPICAL JOB SITE TOOLBOX TALK RECORDTYPICAL OSHA JOB INSPECTION CHECKLISTTYPICAL JOBSITE BULLETIN BOARD & BOX10 PROBLEMS TO AVOIDFALL PREVENTION GUARDRAILSAppendix H - Home Maintenance Manual & Warranty PolicyAppendix I - Home Design MethodRoom Area ListPreliminary Floor PlanAppendix J - Letter of TransmittalGlossary & Abbreviations IndexAbout The AuthorList, Tables, & ChartsINDEX of PHOTOGRAPHS & GRAPHICSReferences