LEC-Custom Building

This blog site is for those who are thinking abould building a home or going to build or contract their own home. It will cover topics and issues of interest to the owner builder/general contractor. It is about managing the construction project for cost saving, value and quality

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Project Definition

A. Preliminary Preparation: Buying the land and lot – choosing the site – decide on house style, size and construction type - provide access to utilities: water, electricity, phone, sewer – permits, codes and inspections – insurance – estimating - financing


B. Subcontractors: lot cleaning crew – foundation and concrete crew – framing and roofing crew – plumbing crew – electrical crew – HVAC crew – sheetrock crew – finish carpentry crew – flooring crew – painting crew - yard and landscaping crew
nSuppliers: lumber, roofing materials,


C. Suppliers: Soil materials and soil compaction, Concrete/foundation materials, lumber and framing materials, Sheetrock, bricks and masonry, roofing, flooring/carpeting, interior trims, exterior trims, cornice materials and exterior moulding, windows, doors, interior trim package, door hardware, painting, light and plumbing fixtures, landscaping materials, insulation, cabinets, glazing, electrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, landscaping