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A Guide for Grantees of the USDA Section 523 Self-Help Housing Program Developed jointly by the Self-Help Housing Technical and Management Assistance (T & MA) Contractors: Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc. (FNPH) Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. (LDCAA) National Council of Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL) Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Funded by: United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under an award with the U.S.D.A. Rural Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The T & MA Contractors are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government. Published in 2002 by the T & MA Contractors this guide is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is distributed with the understanding that the authors are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. All rights reserved. The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the T & MA Contractors. If you wish to make or distribute copies, please write a letter indicating the number of copies that you wish to make or distribute, the size and type of audience to whom you wish to distribute, and the type of organization or agency that you are. Send the letter to: Region I Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc. P.O. Box 1987 Sebring, FL 33871-1987 (863) 385-2519 fnph@earthlink.net Region III NCALL Research, Inc. 363 Saulsbury Rd. Dover, Delaware 19904 (302) 678-9400 info@ncall.org Region II Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. 502 W. Duke Hugo, Oklahoma 74743 (580) 326-5165 bharless@ldcaa.org Region IV Rural Community Assistance Corporation 3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201 West Sacramento, CA 95619 (916) 447-2854 www.rcac.org
Refer to the Introduction Chapter of this guide to identify the appropriate T & MA Contractor to contact for your area. After receipt of a consent and conditions letter you may copy and distribute the manual in accordance with such terms and conditions as set and approved by the T & MA Contractors.
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional Training Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 I. Staffing a Self-Help Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Executive Director Project Director Group Coordinator Bookkeeper Construction Supervisor
III. Roles and Responsibilities of the Construction Supervisor . . . . . . . . . 23 IV. Construction Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Construction Specifications
Specification Types Technical Specifications Performance Specifications Reference Standard Specifications Brand Name Specifications Other Proprietary Specifications Base Bid Base Bid with Requested Alternative Two Types of Instructions for Building a Home Description of Materials (Form RD 1924.2) Change Orders Internal Process RD Requirements
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VIII. Inspectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Working with Inspectors How to Prepare for the Inspection Local Inspections Rural Development Construction Inspections
X. Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Project Diary Keeping Organized Maintaining Delivery Receipts for Materials Organize House Plans, Permits and Inspections A Comprehensive Filing System The Field Office
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Attachments:
Forms:
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INTRODUCTION
The Self-Help Program
Self-Help Housing is just as it sounds: Participants working together to build their own homes. This cooperative effort is a direct application of the church and barn raising techniques of the Amish and Mennonites. The participants supply the necessary labor while qualifying for mortgage financing to purchase land, materials, and subcontract work on very technical items. A private nonprofit corporation, public body, or rural town can obtain a grant from Rural Development to hire skilled staff, rent office facilities, pay for mileage, and purchase tools. This staff then works with the participants by providing the assistance and training necessary to fulfill the goals of the self-help housing program. The specifics of the program are described below. With the assistance of the skilled staff, an association of generally 4 to 10 households is formed. (Once the grant is completed, at least 40% of the total participants served must have been very low income, 50% or less of the county median income.) They select lots, house plans, and apply for individual mortgage loans. While participants await loan approval, the group studies the
responsibilities of homeownership, construction techniques, tool usage, safety, homeowners insurance, taxes, home maintenance and money management. construction stage. Once the loans are approved, the group begins to build under the guidance of a skilled construction supervisor. The participants must complete a minimum of 65% of the construction labor tasks, until the group of homes is completed; usually the more technical work is subcontracted out. The construction stage lasts from 6 to 12 months, depending on the size of the group. Participants work during their spare time (evenings, weekends, and days off) so as not to interfere with the regular household employment. Rural Development loans feature interest This time is known as the pre-
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rates ranging from 1% to the market rate, depending on the households adjusted annual income. The repayment period is 33 or 38 years and no down payment is required.
Rural Development
Rural Development is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. It was originally a credit agency for lower income farmers who could not qualify for loans elsewhere. Since the 1960s rural non-farm households have been eligible for mortgage credit. Rural Developments function as a lender is significant because private credit institutions in rural areas are relatively few in number, smaller, and often impose more rigid terms, which can be a barrier to homeownership. The Rural Development mission is to help rural Americans improve the quality of their lives. Rural Development helps rural communities meet their basic needs by: Building water and wastewater systems, Financing decent, affordable housing, Supporting electric power and rural businesses, including cooperatives, and Supporting community development with information and technical assistance.
Rural Development has been providing the funds for the self-help housing program since the late 1960s. They provide technical assistance grants to eligible entities to start and implement the program and they thoroughly review the preapplication and final application before a grant is awarded. When a grant is awarded, Rural Development is saying that there is a need for self-help housing in this area; this agency is suited to administer a self-help housing program; the proposed plan, budget and schedule are feasible; house plans meet local, state and Rural Development building codes; adequate building sites are available; the project ingredients are in place; and Rural Development is ready to provide the financial resources necessary to make the project work. There is no charge to participating
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groups. Grant funds provided to sponsors by Rural Development do not have to be repaid. It is an investment Rural Development is willing to make in order to see self-help housing work. Rural Development will continue to monitor and provide oversight in the areas of
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construction and administration, through quarterly meetings, construction inspections, and participant accounts throughout the term of the program. In many cases Rural Development provides another important ingredient to the self-help program: construction/permanent financing. They are independent of private or conventional lending institutions; the financing is directly between Rural Development and the borrower. While labor and construction are group efforts, each applicant must qualify and obtain a loan directly from Rural Development.
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Rural Development State Office The State Office has the approval authority over the smaller Section 523 grant applications. Section 502 loans are allocated on a state-by-state basis and the State Office allocates the 502 money based on a State formula. There are additional staff members who are key to the operation of a self-help program located in many State Offices: Rural Development State Director Rural Housing Program Director Rural Development State Architect Rural Development Appraiser Rural Development Housing Specialist
Rural Development Area Office The Rural Development Manager is responsible for the Section 523 grant. It is his or her responsibility to ensure that the grant is operated effectively and in accordance to regulations. The Rural Development Manager will evaluate the Section 523 self-help agencies on a quarterly basis and review grant applications for new and on-going programs. In addition, Rural
Rural Development Local Office Within this office, the Community Development Manager is typically responsible for making the Section 502 mortgages to participating applicants of each group. He or she will be
responsible for monitoring the 502 loans and will also be the co-signor on the participant checking accounts. Usually, this office does construction inspections.
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In order to qualify for a Section 502 loan, prospective self-help applicants must meet Rural Development income eligibility requirements as low-income or very low-income. They must be creditworthy, have repayment ability for the loan requested, and be unable to secure credit from other sources. The low-income measure is 80% or less of the county median income, based on family size. Very low-income is defined as 50% or less of the county median income, based on family size. These income standards, established by HUD and adopted by Rural Development, are subject to local variation and periodic change. Current information on income standards and eligibility requirements for Section 502 loans is available at Rural Development local offices. The repayment period for the Section 502 loan is either 33 or 38 years, and the interest rate is between 1% and the current market rate. The actual rate of interest the borrower pays depends on the borrowers income, as does the loan term. If a borrower is eligible to pay less interest than the market rate, the borrower then receives a subsidy called payment assistance. The amount of payment assistance a borrower receives is determined by the loan amount, loan period, and the household income. The assistance makes up the difference between the full loan rate and the rate the participant pays. Section 502 funds are advanced from the Rural Development finance office in St. Louis and disbursed by the local offices based on regulatory guidelines. TA grantees prepare the drawdowns and checks for each participants account as needed to purchase materials for different phases of construction. Note that the participants loan payments are deferred during construction. When all the money is withdrawn from a participants account, Rural Developments finance office sends payment books to the participant. The participants first loan payment is due within thirty days of termination of deferred payments. Payments then go directly to Rural Developments Centralized Servicing Center (CSC) in St. Louis.
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organization can receive is based upon how many houses they build in a grant period. An organization can receive 15% of the average cost of a new home financed under the 502 program in their area, for every home they are planning to build. Activities that are allowable uses of Section 523 Technical Assistance grant funds include: Recruiting eligible households to participate in the self-help program; Hold training meetings with participants on the self-help process and homeownership topics such as mortgages, insurances, taxes, and maintenance; Assisting participants obtain and develop building sites; obtaining or creating Rural Development-approved house plans and helping participants select theirs; Helping participants bid and select building supplies and subcontractors; train participants in construction techniques and provide construction supervision; Supervise participant Section 502 loan accounting, including; o Totaling invoices and itemizing payments to suppliers and subcontractors; o Maintaining records of deposits and withdrawals; o Preparing checks (accompanied with invoices and statements). Disallowed activities using Section 523 Technical Assistance grant funds include: The use of any TA funds to pay staff to provide labor on the houses; Purchasing any real estate or building materials for participating families; Paying any debts, expenses or costs which should be the responsibility of the participating families; Any lobbying activities as prohibited in OMB Circular A-122.
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participants, screening them and packaging their 502 loan application, preparing them for the construction phase and homeownership, and helping to track their progress during construction. If one of these duties is not fulfilled, the entire program is put in jeopardy. Because the Group Coordinator often wears so many hats in a self-help agency, there are other guides that the Group Coordinator is going to need to read in addition to this one. The 502 Loan Processing Guide is crucial to the success of qualifying and processing applicants, the Preconstruction Meetings Guide will help guide the Group Coordinator through these meetings, and the SHARES Manual will instruct the Group Coordinator on the task of entering information into the SHARES database. This guide will help the Group Coordinator in the areas of recruitment, communication, forming a group, group management, motivation, and money management.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
The construction supervisor is an integral part of a successful housing agencys self-help program. To be successful, the construction supervisor needs to understand: How the Rural Developments self-help program works; How Your agency operates their program with Rural Development; The concepts and practices of Construction Management; and How the construction supervisor assists the program.
This guide describes a typical Rural Development Section 523 self-help grantees program with emphasis on the role of the construction supervisor and construction management techniques. It is intended to serve as a general reference manual that will describe the self-help program and suggest methods for maintaining controls on the program. This guide will provide the construction supervisor with important concepts and tools needed to solve problems, formulating solutions to potential problems, and help avoid them all together, by assisting to draw upon experience. The construction supervisors role in the self-help construction process is to assist members of participating families (the group) in the construction of their houses. This will include both technical assistance and training. There are many aspects of the Construction Supervisors role that make it difficult. And for that reason, this information will provide the construction supervisor an
understanding and be capable to answer questions on general program operations. This guide has been designed with easy references, appendix and suggested ways of handling the role of construction supervisor and your construction management techniques. Good Luck!
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Executive Director
The executive director can have the following general responsibilities: Running the agency Administering the self-help program Hiring and supervising the staff
The executive director is hired and supervised by the board of directors, and is the primary or direct contact person for the board of directors. and / or
Depending on the size of the agency, the project director may have a supervisor between them and the executive director.
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Group Coordinator
The group coordinator (recruiter, loan packager), by definition, has two primary functions: Direct the agencys pre-construction phase, recruitment Prepare and submit loan dockets to the Rural Development county office
The group coordinator typically does most of the family recruiting, even though other staff members can share this task. The self-help group coordinator's duties generally include: 1. Outreach and public relations campaigns Screening applicants for interest in and eligibility for the program Coordinating pre-construction meetings Completing and filing loan applications with Rural Development SHARES reporting
Bookkeeper
The bookkeeper (secretary) also has a dual job description: General secretarial duties of a small, independent office Could handle the Section 523 grant funds: 1. Bill paying Maintain financial books of record Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports May maintain family 502 accounts SHARES reporting
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Performance guidelines are all based on the goals set out in the self-help agencys current grant application. Agency adherence to these performance-based factors is extremely important to Rural Development. Successful program management and good relations with Rural Development are used to review a self-help agency. Among the more frequently discussed factors are: Maintaining accurate financial records Operating within Rural Development guidelines Maintaining a good level of recruiting Building activity Successful screening of applicants Good, clear communications
All of these are program components that Rural Development wants to see in an agency.
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The agency can expect to receive ongoing assistance throughout its program from Rural Development and the T&MA Contractor. In addition to support from the four levels of Rural Development, the agency can turn to the T&MA Contractor that evaluates, monitors and supports the self-help program. The majority of the assistance provided by each source to self-help agencies is for staff development and program management.
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It is not the construction supervisors job to build the houses, but to train and supervise the participating families in building their own houses. The following items suggest ways for the
construction supervisor to accomplish these challenging tasks. 1. Should be able to adjust their working schedule to the times most convenient for the self-help participants to work, which is usually evenings and weekends. 2. Keep friendly and productive working relationships between themselves and the group. 3. Should be fair and impartial in assigning jobs to participants. 4. Keeping detailed and accurate records of owner labor is very important in avoiding disputes. 5. Making sure that material of the proper quality, quantity, and type are at the job site when needed and that work will not be delayed. 6. Examine all materials as they are unloaded to assure the correct quantity, type, and quality of materials being delivered.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications will be necessary for many phases of the construction process (site development, house plans, material supply, and subcontractors). The construction supervisor oversees, and in some cases writes the construction specifications (RD Form 1924-2, Descriptions of Materials). An engineer typically writes the site development specifications. The definition of a good construction specification is one that is simple, clear, and complete as possible. Construction specifications need to be concise. A specification must be detailed enough to explain the specific step or material in the construction process. The information must eliminate any degree of confusion or misinterpretation. This is especially important when the agency subcontracts for labor and orders materials for the task. The following items need to be taken into consideration when developing good construction specifications. Who is going to do it? What construction standard or code is used? What materials or equivalents will be used? What type and term of warranty is required? Specific brand or model to be used as basis for comparison Describing the method of installation Describing the specific quantity: square feet, cubic yards, etc Describing the quality of product: size, style, model number
Specification Types:
There are five types of specifications generally used in the construction trades: technical, performance, reference, brand name, and other proprietary specifications. The construction supervisor should understand the uses of and differences between these various types of specifications.
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Technical Specifications:
A technical specification is the generally accepted standard for construction specifications. It is considered best because it completely details the exact need or condition to be met. It requires the construction supervisor to account for every detail leaving little if nothing to chance. The challenge is to have a construction supervisor who is familiar with every detail of the construction process.
Performance Specifications:
A performance specification is the second most common construction specification. It describes the finished work or product in relation to a distinct measurable standard. The clear advantage of this specification is that it allows you to write about criteria you want met without knowing the exact method required to meet it. You simply specify the end result.
specification allows the construction supervisor to exercise control over the product and the construction process. compliance. It can eliminate most of the guesswork and be easier to inspect for
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Base Bid
A base bid specification is written with only one brand for each required construction material or equipment. There are no substitutes allowed.
drawings. When specs are completed and prepared for each family, the family should initial each page and sign the last page, signifying that they have read and have had each section explained to them.
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Change Orders
As a construction supervisor you are responsible to manage all aspects of the homes you are responsible to oversee being built. Changes to any portion of the homes whether there is a cost involved or not is considered a change order. Any structural, mechanical or material change to the original plans and specs are considered a change. The common practice for a Mutual self-help Home is a ZERO change order home. No changes are allowed to these homes whatsoever. The families need to understand that they have agreed to build their homes as per approved plans and specifications. Any additions or changes they wish to make may be done once they have moved into their home. In reality changes will occur and when they do a process should occur to inform all interested parties of the change. Each Grantee should establish an internal process, which they would like their Construction Supervisor to follow. Then there is the Rural Development process and the proper change order forms must be utilized for documentation purposes. Following is a step-by-step process in which you may consider to process a change order: 1. Construction Supervisor identifies the change and prepares a field change order. The field change order is not performed until authorized by the SH Program Manager. The SH Program Manager will discuss and review the request and formalize the request by filling out the RD Change Order Request form. The SH Program Manager should contact their RD representative and discuss the CO request and request to proceed with the change. (So production may continue)
The SH Program Manager will immediately submit the forms to RD for their approval.
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HOUSE PLANS
Obtaining suitable house plans for your self-help project can be a laborious task, but it does not have to be.
Standardized Plans
The agency will find that using standard plans offering prescribed variations of square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms, and exterior style will make its job much easier. (The alternative is to assist each applicant to design his or her dream house.) Computer-aided drafting (CAD) may be an alternative to larger agencies to support developing plans. It can also assist in fitting house designs on odd-shaped lots. Smaller agencies might have to contract out the design of house plans or order out of house plan books. It is recommended that you visit your local Rural Development office and ask to review current house plans of homes built in the area.
Plan Availability
One of the most common questions in the self-help housing program is Where can I find acceptable house plans? The answer is a variety of places, the local Rural Development office, your T&MA Contractor, and other self-help agencies. If these areas do not produce any benefits, there are building supply centers that sell a wide range of house plans through books. This can be a very expensive source for new self-help agencies. When choosing house plans remember to select plans that will not need changes. The final source is through a local architect; this can also be very expensive and time consuming.
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Reasonable Costs:
Borrow or pay a nominal fee to an operating grantee near you. (Range from $0 - $200) Check with Regional T&MA Contractor for plans that they might have available. (Range from $0 - $200) Check with the local Rural Development Office, for recent contractor built plans that may be available, or a contractor name and phone number so you can make the contact directly. (Range from $0 - $300)
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Higher Costs:
Building suppliers may carry their own house plan book. Many lumber companies carry a modest or affordable design house plan book. The plans are usually very complete and many times you can pay extra for an engineer in your state to certify the plans for Rural Development. (Range from $350 - $1,000)
Check with a local architect and see if he would design a couple of models for your families. Always ask for a discount or donation, it could reduce the cost of this process significantly. This is probably the last resort and definitely the most expensive. (Range from $1,000 - $2,000 per plan mode)
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CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Introduction
Construction estimating is an analysis of many items that influence and contribute to the cost of a project. Construction estimating serves a variety of purposes; much of the credit for the success or failure of a project can be attributed to the skill, or lack of, in its estimating staff. For our purpose in construction estimating, we need to account for every item that is needed in the project. Because of this, construction knowledge is very important. Every possible material item should be considered and or listed so that it can be properly priced. One of the primary responsibilities assumed by the self-help grantee is the accurate and Accountable disbursement of the 502 loan funds. One of the areas in which many self-help programs get into trouble is in accurately estimating the cost of construction in the self-help program. Accurate cost control and accounting are dependent upon consistent and thorough cost estimating. Any grantee which does not accurately estimate the cost of construction in the program, thereby forcing a lowincome family to seek a second, supplemental mortgage loan to pay the increased cost of building a house, has not only failed to live up to the bargain made with the participants, but has also jeopardized the familys ability to repay the mortgage to Rural Development.
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Dwelling Requirements
Dwellings financed under the 502 loan for the self-help housing program must provide modest, decent, safe and sanitary housing. Dwelling financed cannot exceed the maximum dollar limitation established by Rural Development for the area in which the property is located. Furthermore, dwellings cannot be approved with in-ground pools or structures designed for incomeproducing facilities or purposes. Development office for guidance. It is always recommended to check with your local Rural
Summary
Construction estimating is not something that should be taken lightly; much emphasis should be placed on accurately pricing a house.
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Mutual Concept
Mutual self-help is the method by which participating families organized in groups generally of 4 to 10 families utilize their own labor to reduce the total construction cost of their home by an exchange of labor with one another. Administrative Notice (AN) # 3449, Subject: Mutual Self-Help Housing Program Family Labor contribution, which had the purpose of clarifying acceptable contributions of labor by families in the construction of their homes under the Mutual Self-Help Housing program. The current self-help regulation does not detail what is actually involved in performing specific tasks resulting in many interpretations of the labor that must be completed to earn the credit percentage assigned to a particular task. Clarification is needed to assure that applicants are made fully aware of the tasks that will be expected of them to meet the requirement of at least 65 percent of the actual labor to build their homes. Exhibit B-2 of RD Instruction 1944-I (see appendix) provides a breakdown of construction development for determining percentages of construction completed. To earn the percentage assigned to a particular task, families are required to perform the work as specified. They must complete a significant portion of the actual work associated with the task to receive the designated credit percentage. Unpacking materials, hauling trash or cleaning up after the task is completed does not constitute acceptable labor contribution.
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
The construction supervisor is the first line of defense against accidents and injuries on the job sites. The construction supervisor not only trains the group in tool use and construction methods, but how to use and perform them safely. The construction supervisor should design safety training for the group to fully develop the skills necessary to safely use construction tools. The training should not only include the correct methods of tool use but must cover general tool maintenance (e.g. cleaning saws, securing ladders, extension cords and tool storage). The construction supervisor should maintain a safe job site during construction. He or she will need to develop an intuitive sense for whats not right with the job site and be prepared to correct each problem as it arises. During pre-construction meetings and at least monthly during construction, the construction supervisor should discuss job-site safety with the group. Safety discussions should include hazards peculiar to the upcoming phase of construction, any problems that need to be corrected and reminders on proper use of tools. In addition, the construction supervisor should routinely maintain first-aid supplies weekly, and continuously check the job site for debris and hazards.
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The self-help agency and/or construction supervisors should be responsible for developing a safety checklist that can be used to perform on site safety inspections. Please refer to Appendix for a model self-help agency safety checklist.
Safety Guidelines
The self-help agency and the construction supervisor should develop safety guidelines and procedures to follow in the event of an accident or an emergency on the job site. A safety plan should be put into place and rehearsed regularly as part of pre-construction meeting or on site safety meetings. Participants must have a clear understanding of their role in the unlikely event of an accident or emergency. Practical knowledge of general first-aid and emergency assistance should be a part of the construction supervisors training. Many areas have service organizations (American Red Cross, YMCA and YWCA), which train individuals in first-aid, CPR and safety in the workplace. In your area, check your yellow pages under the following headings: first-aid instruction, first aid supplies, safety equipment and safety consultants along with the above mentioned organizations.
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Reporting an Accident
The self-help agency must develop a clear, easy to follow instruction for reporting an accident. In addition the agency must determine what the construction supervisor should do until emergency help arrives. It should be a requirement of the agency that the construction supervisor have knowledge of basic first-aid, to include, treating burns, cuts, apply tourniquet, shock, CPR and treatment of venomous bites. Not all accidents and reporting will be the same. For example, two potential
situations which may require different accident reports are a group members car is hit while on the way to the hardware store or a material suppliers truck hits a temporary electric pole. The procedures will be different for each accident, whether it involves the group members, the self-help agency or anyone else. Construction Supervisors should have a general knowledge of agency liability. Each selfhelp agency needs a firm policy and procedure for reporting any accident. An example of an Accident Report is in Appendix. Identify the issues of safety and liability during the planning stages. Job site safety is the responsibility of the Construction Supervisor. A proper understanding of tool use and safety, tool maintenance, and construction Techniques must be developed during the pre-construction meetings and reinforced during construction.
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INSPECTORS
Working with Inspectors
Building inspectors should be treated with courtesy and respect. The Construction Supervisor must encourage the group to respect the inspector when they are on the job site. Building inspectors are generally fair, but often overworked individuals, who will treat you with the same level of respect that you give them. Blatantly showing this respect could save you frustration and delays.
REMEMBER:
Respect from you now may save you from frustration and delay.
When a building inspector arrives at the job site: Stop what you are doing. Be gracious in your greeting. Explain what you are doing that day. Direct the inspector to the specific house/houses to be inspected. A job site should always be clear of debris and hazards, especially during an inspection. The Construction Supervisor should accompany the inspector while the inspection is in progress. By doing this you can discuss the construction techniques used or simply listen to the inspectors small talk. Keep in mind that building inspectors often have a wealth of information that they are often quite willing to share.
REMEMBER:
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The inspection will fall into two categories: Inspections by local building officials. Inspections by the Rural Development office.
Local Inspections
Self-Help agencies, generally, will have all of the construction inspected first by the local city and county building inspector; although in some regions, a separate state and federal inspection may be required. Also, fire, school, and utility districts, county engineers and special districts sometimes require additional inspections. These inspections are performed in a specific order and will determine whether the houses construction and location on the site (i.e., setbacks) are in compliance with local codes and ordinances. To avoid unnecessary delays, not to mention the embarrassment and added costs, it is extremely important that the construction supervisor meet with the local building inspector before each construction project begins.
NOTE:
It is not uncommon to find that inspectors are fanatical when it comes to some minor construction practice, such as: Framing windows and doors. Alternatives to the 4 X 12" header. Nailing patterns on siding and plywoods. Cement surface finishing.
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NOTE:
REMEMBER:
Never allow a Rural Development inspection to occur without the presence of the construction supervisor or a representative of the selfhelp agency on the site. This is absolutely essential to maintain control of the group.
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NOTE:
Under no circumstances should the construction supervisor directly step into a potential volatile situation with a Rural Development official.
The construction supervisor must direct all complaints with a Rural Development Office and other government officials through the self-help agency. In addition, when a problem arises on the job site that the construction supervisor cannot resolve, it needs to be directed to the self-help agency. The self-help agency should provide the construction supervisor with direction as to the procedure to follow in documenting and reporting problems and complaints. To resolve a problem, document and report it.
REMEMBER:
The projects success depends on your tact and good sense every day, but especially in a crisis.
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The projects supervision requires attention to detail and timing. The construction supervisor may assist in and direct the following tasks: Maintaining records of family labor contributions and commitments. Project scheduling, charts and checklists. Material take-offs and cost estimates. Bids and contract for material and subcontracted services. Preparing purchase orders and ordering materials. Material-handling and bill-paying procedures. Report preparation and record keeping. The construction supervisor has the greatest responsibility for the projects success.
REMEMBER:
Group Supervision
With a few exceptions, the group members will probably have little or no construction experience. Often, any experience that a member of the group has will be outdated or simply wrong. Retraining an individual often requires as much or more effort than training complete novices. (When you do find that you have an individual with some experience, be very cautious of how you determine the quality of that persons expertise.) The group members are not employees (neither the agencys nor the construction supervisors), and can seldom be supervised in the same way construction workers on a commercial job are. Supervising nonskilled participants is often the most difficult task facing the construction supervisor. Gaining the groups cooperation, respect and trust is not always easy. In addition, getting consistent, good quality work from the participants - while avoiding conflicts among them - is also a challenge.
REMEMBER:
The construction supervisor must develop communication skills necessary to motivate, persuade and train.
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QUALITY CONTROL
The construction supervisor must remember that the goal of self-help housing programs is housing. To this end, the construction supervisors role is to train and guide the group members in the construction of their houses.
NOTE:
Implicit in the above statement is the following assumption: The housing produced by the group members will ultimately pass both the local jurisdictions and Rural Development final inspections.
To ensure the Rural Development housing standards are met, the construction supervisor must: Assist the group to produce quality housing Adhere to the approved house plans and specifications
The construction supervisor must know the local building code, the Uniform Building Code, the MEC (Model Energy Code), Rural Development construction guidelines and the generally accepted methods of residential construction. More important than knowing and understanding the theory, the construction supervisor must be able to demonstrate these principles and enforce adherence.
REMEMBER:
Record your observations and comments regarding any dispute at the job site in your project diary. Be sure to transfer the information to the agencys permanent files.
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Keeping Organized
The construction supervisor will assist the other agency staff members to develop a system that can organize, control and direct the constant paper flow through the self-help program. A construction supervisors filing system has three functions: To maintain delivery receipts for materials To organize house plans, permits and inspections To update the groups progress reports
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building permits for each building site. These need to be kept in a safe place and in good condition.
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telephone. In addition to being used as an office, these units are often used to store some of the expensive equipment and building materials.
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References:
Description of Materials (Form RD 1924-2) Change Order Sub (bidding)
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subcontractor must comply with and specify what conditions under which payment may be withheld or another contractor substituted. After examining the drawings and specifications, some subcontractors may want to visit the jobsite. When submitting a task for bid to subcontractors, always tell them the location, availability of electric, water, telephone, local ordinances, storage of equipment, delivery information, topography and drainage, etc. Give subcontractors access to all available information concerning the project. Always make sure that you give the subcontractor a firm date by which you need the bid. All too often subcontractors wait until the last minute before giving an estimate. Make sure the subcontractor is aware of the length of the project so they can guarantee pricing accordingly. The subcontractors work should be inspected carefully. Errors or changes can be handled with little trouble and time if dealt with right away. Subcontractors are sometimes requested by
owner/builders to grant extensions of the acceptance time. The subcontractor is generally willing to oblige, but sometimes in its eagerness to get the job they will agree to such an extension without giving the matter sufficient consideration. Such action means that the completion date of the project will be
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set back by a length of time equal to the extension of the acceptance period. Due to increased wage and material costs a subcontractor may not be willing to extend the original acceptance period. When increased costs are anticipated and the subcontractor does not wish to absorb them, they should quote the required additional amount in exchange for extending the acceptance period. Problems with subcontractors usually evolve from lack of communication. Make sure that contracts and payment schedules have been clearly defined. If the subcontractor is not fulfilling the contract or the work is poor quality and all attempts to work things out have failed then you have no choice but to release the subcontractor from the job. Hopefully having to terminate a subcontractor is the last resort, particularly since replacing them after work has begun can be even more difficult. Obtaining bids and choosing the right subcontractor can be quite an experience. Good preparation is the answer to a successful project.
For these reasons, bar charts will undoubtedly continue to be widely used in the construction industry. Conventional bar charts can be quickly derived from a project schedule. Activities may not always be the most desirable basis for bar chart preparation or usage. Simpler diagrams with fewer bars and showing larger and more comprehensive segments of the work may be more suitable for ordinary job applications. In such a case it is an easy matter to combine strings or groups of activities into a single bar chart item.
Scheduling Subcontractors
Knowing where youre going before you get there is half the battle; so dont leave Construction Schedules out of your plan. Despite having executed contracts and agreements with subcontractors, one of the most common problems, which still persist, is getting the subcontractor on the job when needed, and keeping them there until the job is completed. Here again, is where the construction schedule comes in handy as a valuable management tool. If the schedule is adhered to, the grantee can give subcontractors plenty of notice of when they will be needed on the job, and starting and completion dates can more accurately be negotiated. To further maximize the usefulness of the construction schedule, on-site meetings should be arranged with subcontractors prior to them starting their work to coordinate in detail the work to be done, and during construction to review their progress and performance. Each
subcontractor should receive a copy of the construction schedule so that they are fully aware of the organizations construction interdependencies and time lines. Of course, there may always be
dilemmas which arise, but with a feasible construction schedule, and open and clear lines of communication, problem solving becomes much easier. Following these simple guidelines will minimize most of the problems that arise with subcontractors. Remember, clear communication and prompt action is essential.
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Keys to keeping participants motivated: Keep participants grouped together. Do not show any favoritism Brag on jobs well done. Compliment the teamwork. Understand that the participants have everyday problems. Show understanding of the participants inability to work as a professional tradesman. Set reasonable goals that allow the group to feel a sense of achievement. Set long-range goals that groups can easily relate to: such as occupying their house in time for Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving. Make working on houses something the group looks forward to, such as cookouts on the job site when a goal is met or recognizing a family members birthday, etc. Suggesting that group members bring coffee, donuts and homemade ice cream for such occasions. Have a staff member from the office visit the job site and take photographs of the members working or at different stages of a house to show the members at group meetings. Encourage group members to take scheduled breaks together. Mix up teams / partners in the work group. Remember that these are participants who were probably not previously acquainted with each other and have been thrown together to build 5, 6 or even more houses as a group. It would be to the grantees best interest to make the process run as smoothly as
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Group Motivation
Every group goes through cycles of high and low motivation. Early into the construction process, when progress is most visible, the group members are eager and highly motivated. After three or four months of construction with delays, bad weather conditions, problems with subcontractors and suppliers, motivation and moral may be at a low ebb among the individual members or the group as a whole. The Construction Supervisor must be able to improve the moral by motivating individual members as well as the whole group. One of the best day-to-day tools to use to solve this difficult problem is to be complementary in front of the group. A Construction Supervisor giving compliments on a regular basis can do wonders. These can be as simple as any of the following examples: Great Work! Now you have got the hang of it! Why dont you show the rest of us how you did that.
Group Communication
The Construction Supervisor is responsible for leading the group successfully through the construction process. This is much easier said than done. The Construction Supervisor must start off with and maintain leadership of the group. A position of leadership allows the Construction Supervisor more opportunity to be accepted as an authority figure and trainer who can motivate and assist the group through problems. The communication should include todays work plans, tomorrows plans, locations, and task and labor needs from the group. Always keep the families informed of their next scheduled days workload, time and location. The group should keep the supervisor informed of their needs and intentions so that the most can be accomplished each day.
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REMEMBER:
The group must try to solve its own problems first. The Construction Supervisor is not a referee. Do not allow yourself to be pulled into this role.
Potential problem areas should be discussed with the group. Acceptable solutions to the problems can be found in group meetings and sessions. Discuss these sample problems: Handling a non-participating family member. Judging the qualities of a familys labor performance. Stopping disruptive behavior on the job site.
The Construction Supervisor should introduce these potential problem areas and ask the group how they will handle them.
REMEMBER:
Make it clear to the group members that they must monitor their own behavior and solve their own problems as much as possible.
In addition to the Construction Supervisors responsibility, recognizing and solving problems within the group is the mutual responsibility of each group member. If problems are persistent and are beyond the capacity of either the group or the Construction Supervisor to resolve, notify the Self-Help Director. The Construction Supervisor must not let little problems grow into unsolvable situations.
Also Note: If an individual, a family, or the whole group is at an impasse on an issue that
you have no solution for, you must go to your Executive Director or Project Director for assistance immediately. An agency will consider releasing a
participant from his or her contract during the construction phase only as a last resort. Avoid this possibility by all means.
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commitment should be incorporated into the Membership Agreement and carried out quickly by the self-help agency.
2.
If the Construction Supervisor and the group fail to get a member to return to work, the group members problem must be discussed with the Community Development Manager (CDM).
3.
The self-help agency can choose to stop all work on that participants house until the hours are made up. The Construction Supervisor must realize that this action may force this participant from the self-help program if it does not return to fulfill the labor contribution commitment immediately.
4. The self-help director or project director should determine when the participant to such an extent has breached the conditions of the Membership Agreement that there are sufficient grounds for expulsion of that participant from the group.
This action will protect the interests of all parties and will preserve the concept of the groups involvement in the actions of individual members of the group.
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Conflict Management
Conflicts will arise during the long construction process; they must be eased and eliminated before they disrupt the project. Although there are some forms of conflict, which can have positive outcomes (competitions, games, races, etc.), our major focus here is on those that do not. The types of conflicts, which will arise during construction, will range from minor annoyances, to disputes, and to clashes. The Construction Supervisor must be aware of any rise in the tension levels of the group and not allow personality conflicts to become more than an annoyance. All personality conflicts must be dealt with quickly to ensure a smooth construction process for the entire group.
Avoiding Conflict
Avoiding conflict is a completely different facet of management. The Construction Supervisor should take every precaution to avoid the appearance of partiality among group members. Although it may be impossible to please each and every member of the group all the time, the Construction Supervisor will appear to be impartial through the following actions: Keep all houses in each group at nearly the same level of progress. Be fair and impartial in assigning chores. Rotate assignments given to teams within the group. Remember that you are not dealing with trade craftsmen and the construction abilities of the group will be limited. It is the responsibility of the Construction Supervisor to teach the group how to build these houses. It will be very difficult for a Construction Supervisor to lead if the group feels that the supervisor plays favorites. The supervisor must be supportive of the group, and on occasion, must praise individual achievements as an example to the group. Be aware that this is a double-edged sword. Do not chastise a participant in front of the group.
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Ongoing construction planning must be done frequently, perhaps, at the weekly group meeting. Recording has to be done at least once a day by everybody involved in construction. As a project staff person, the Construction Supervisor must record their hours on a Time and Attendance Report. The group coordinators record their work hours and location on a Construction Time Report.
Group Communication
The key to the groups success will be the construction supervisors communication skills. Speaking to, the training of, and working with a diverse group of people does not come easily to many; but to the successful construction supervisor, it needs to be second nature. The reasons for good communication are simple: It is too time consuming to work with the participants one at a time. If the participants think of themselves as a group, the group will be well on their way to producing mutual self-help housing.
REMEMBER:
The participants are required to build their houses through mutual selfhelp techniques: mutual self-help means that with one another, the group will work on each of the houses in the project until together they finish them all. The construction supervisor will train and assist the group through the construction process.
NOTE:
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Grievance Procedure
The Membership Agreement must contain a formal set of grievance procedures. The grievance procedures must recognize the possibility of problems: Among the group members Between the construction supervisor and the group Between the group and the agency Between the group and the Rural Development staff
The procedure to resolve or mitigate a grievance must be logical and just; the group, if faced quickly and directly can resolve most of the problems occurring among the groups members. The construction supervisor must keep the group moving smoothly through the construction process.
REMEMBER:
When a problem interrupts construction progress, the construction supervisor must act decisively to eliminate the source of the problem. The construction supervisor should encourage the members of the group to bring complaints to the weekly group meetings. At these weekly meetings, the construction supervisor, along with a neutral member, should facilitate the complaint portion of the session. The preferred outcome of this session is for the group to come to a consensus on how the problem should be resolved. If the parties fail to agree to the consensus of the group, the construction supervisor should attempt to resolve the problem. This may at times prove difficult; especially if the construction supervisor, another self-help agency staff member or Rural Development is one of the persons directly involved in the disagreement. If the construction supervisor is unable to resolve the problem, then a formal request is made to the self-help agencys project director and/or executive director or the Rural evelopment local office staff to assist in resolving the crisis. This request should be in writing. The request must present the problem and the surrounding issues in an unbiased manner.
REMEMBER:
The construction supervisor must avoid all actions that will disrupt construction.
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Construction Completion:
Warranties Supplies Suggested Maintenance This guide was designed as a tool to assist the Construction Supervisor in the day-today events of the construction of self-help housing. Due to the fact that programs vary in their daily activities, this guide may not be the absolute rule of the way your program should run. We suggest that you base your construction program off of this guideline; however, it is not the absolute rule to management. If you have any comments or questions, please contact the T&MA Contractor serving your area.
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APPENDIX
RD INSTRUCTION 1944-I (Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants)
http://www.rdinit.usda.org
RD INSTRUCTION 1924-C (Construction and Repair) - Subpart C - Planning and Performing Site Development Work http://www.rdinit.usda.gov
WEBSITE REFERENCES
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ http://www.rdinit.usda.gov/regs/ http://www.policyworks.gov/ http://www.bocai.org/ http://www.icbo.org/ http://www.sbcci.org/ http://www.intlcode.org/ http://www.fnph.org http://www.littledixie.org http://www.ncall.org http://www.rcac.org http://www.hudclips.org http://www.hometime.com http://www.residentialsteel.com http://www.nahb.com http://www.lowes.com http://www.homedepot.com http://www.84lumber.com http://www.nahn.com http://www.nws.noaa.gov http://www.owenscorning.com for USDA-Rural Development Home Page for USDA-Rural Development Regulations for GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy BOCA Building Codes, ICC, International mechanical codes, statewide building codes .... Your source for the International Building Code Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. International Code Council (CABO has merged with INTLCODE) Florida Non-Profit Housing, Inc. Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. NCALL Research, Inc. Rural Community Assistance Corporation HUDCLIPs - Standard Forms and other HUD forms Home Time - Lots of good tips, safety, etc. Residential Steel Construction Services National Association of Home Builders Lowes Companies, Inc. The Home Depot 84 Lumber National Affordable Housing Network - assists nonprofits with house plans National Weather Service Owens Corning - vast array of building products
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APPENDIX (continued)
RD AN NO. 3449 (1944-I)
http://www.rdinit.usda.gov
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
Obtain a copy of your agencys membership agreement
CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST
See Attachment B
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Attachment A Mutual Self Help Sub-Contractor Selection Questionnaire General Information Contractor Name: _______________________________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________________________ Business Phone/Fax/Email ________________________________________________________ Owners Name:_________________________________________________________________
Is this company a: Corporation _____ Partnership ____ Operator_____Joint Venture ____ Other _________
Organization 1. 2. 3. 4. Are you a general contractor? ________ or Sub-Trade contractor? _________ How many years have you been in the construction business? _________ How long under the present name? _____ years.
Owner
Have you worked under a different name? If so, please list name, dates and places where business was conducted? ___________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________ How many full time employees do you have on staff? ______
5.
Licensing & Bonding 6. 7. Contractors License # __________________. What Trade Categories is your company legally qualified to work under: Trade License # Years of experience A._______________________________________________________________________ B._______________________________________________________________________ C._______________________________________________________________________ D._______________________________________________________________________ 8. 9. Is your organization in good standing with the Contractors License Board? ____________ Does your company have any outstanding or pending citations filed with the Contractors License Board? _______ If so explain: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
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Has your organization ever been bonded? _______________________________________ Maximum amount of Performance Bond $ _________________. Name and address of your most recent Bonding Company: __________________________ Insurance Coverage: Company Type Limits
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Experience 1. Have you been sued in the last five years for breach of contract, default or any other cause of action with regard to your business activities? _______ If soexplain:_______________________________________________________________
2. What categories of work does your company perform with its own staff? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Has your organization ever failed to complete any work awarded? _________________ 4. Has your organization filed any lawsuits or requested arbitration with regard to construction contracts within the past five years? _________________. 5. Are you familiar with the Mutual Self Help Program? ________ 6. Have you ever worked on a Self Help Housing project? ________ If so, When & Where? ________________________________________________________ 7. What projects do you currently have under construction? Project Location Type Scheduled Completion Date
A._______________________________________________________________________ B._______________________________________________________________________ C._______________________________________________________________________ 8. Can you give us three local trade references that would vouch for your quality of workmanship and contracting agility? A._______________________________________________________________________ B._______________________________________________________________________ C._______________________________________________________________________ 9. Can you give us three-completed and one in-progress projects that we may visit? A._______________________________________________________________________ B._______________________________________________________________________ C._______________________________________________________________________ D________________________________________________________________________
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General Questions
1. What experience do you have in working with non-profit organizations? _______________ _________________________________________________________________________ If selected as a contractor to bid on this project can you promise us with an accurate cost estimate, within 7 days of receipt of bid documents (Plan Specifications)? ______________ If you are the selected Sub trade contractor for this project, what percentage of time will you (owner) be onsite supervising the project_____________________________________
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3.
Contract Requirements
4. Describe your billing and payment requirements? _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Will you be able to obtain material and supplies on trade credit? If so, what payment terms are required? _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ If selected as the contractor for this development project, describe how and under what conditions you would ensure: A. Adequate supervision of work activity B. Adequate Workforce present on the job C. Timely completion of work activities D. Scheduling of work to be performed, material delivery and inspections ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
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FOR INTERVIEWERS USE ONLY DATE: _________________ INTERVIEWER: ________________________________ RANK: _______________ COMMENTS:
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Attachment B
CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST
FAMILY NAME:_____________________ ADDRESS:__________________________ PHONE#:_____________________ PHONE#: __________________________
LOT:______________BLOCK:________________SUBDIVISION:______________________ BUILDING PERMIT#:_____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ PRELIMINARIES DATE CALLED START DATE FINISH DATE Stake Dig Permits Sewer Building Temporary Power Footings Foundation Waterproofing Under-slab Inspection Back-fill Flatwork Steel Lumber Windows & Doors Shingles _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Brick:__________Stucco:__________Stone:____________Siding:___________ Lumber Pick-up Flashing: Plumbing HVAC Roof Garage Door MECHANICALS DATE CALLED HVAC Plumbing Electrical Phone/Cable Furdown Rough-in Cleanup Fire-stop Inspection Cabinets (order only) Insulation (bats) Permanent Gas Permanent Electric _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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START DATE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
FINISH DATE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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DRYWALL Measure Sheetrock Load House Hang Sheetrock Tape Sand Walls Texture Walls Texture Ceiling Insulation (Blow Attic) Post Drywall Clean Flatwork: Driveway Front Stoop Walkway Patio HVAC Pad Exterior Treatments: (brick, stucco, siding)
DATE CALLED _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
START DATE FINISH DATE __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
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Attachment C
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COMMENTS
Trim cut properly Flashed properly at roof and windows Trim and windows caulked properly Concrete clean Siding properly nailed No bird holes Utility penetrations caulked Weather-strip on doors Graded properly (Need 6" fall in first 10") Trash removed Seams on siding joined properly Gutter extensions installed to grade All forms removed from concrete 15. Landscaping 16. Driveways/Walkways ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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ENTRY 1. Front door jambs sealed 2.Door operates properly/square 3.Thresholds clean 4.Door bump stops installed 5.Brass trim at door clean 6.Entry fixture clean 7.Closet pole/shelf installed 8.Entry Floor ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
LIVING ROOM
1. Carpet 2. Windows open/lock properly ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
OK
COMMENTS
KITCHEN
1.Back door Clean and operable No dings Thresholds clean and adjusted 2.Windows open/lock properly 1. Cabinets 2. Doors adjusted Shelves installed Bumps and handles installed 4.Appliances operate properly 5. Sink
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6. Counter top free of chips and scratches 7. Shoe installed and filled 8.Vinyl ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
UTILITY ROOM
1.Catch-A-Drip clean 2.Vinyl ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
MASTER BEDROOM
1. Windows open/lock properly 2. Carpet 3. Bath Tissue holder w/spool installed Towel rack secure Toilet Vanity top and cabinet Vinyl Privacy lock/key ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
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HALL BATH
1.Shower/Tub 2.Toilet 3.Tissue holder w/spool installed 4.Towel rack secure 5.Vanity top and cabinet
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BEDROOM # 2
1. Windows open properly/lock properly 2. Carpet 3. Doors
OK
COMMENTS
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
BEDROOM # 3
1. Windows open properly/lock properly 2.Carpet 3.Doors ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
BEDROOM # 4
1. Windows open properly/lock properly 2. Carpet 3. Doors ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
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BASEMENT
1. Sheetrock clean and dry 2.Steps secure and clean 3.Floor clean 4.Tabs removed 5.HVAC (new filter & clean) 6.Water heater (lit & clean) 7. Rim insulation 8.Sump discharge secure 9. Excess paint under stairs ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OK
COMMENTS
GENERAL INTERIOR
1. Floor squeaks 2. Doors and windows operable 3.Carpet ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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COMMENTS
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Attachment D Sample Construction Time Report for Families Week ending Sunday, _____________________ Worker?s Name_____________________________________________ Working for Family _________________________________________ Time From Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Site Total All Hours To Site Time From To Site Time From To Site
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