31785270 House Building Schedule

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"he other key ingredient to scheduling is being able to multi=task. 8s each phase of construction progresses, you will need to scheduleanother contractor +and sometimes several at the same time. %or e!ample, while the rough framing is being completed, you will wantto call the plumber and electrician to perform their duties. :hile the plumber and electrician are working, you should contact theinsulation and drywall installers. /tay one step ahead of the contractors working for you. Below is a flowchart showing a typicalscheduling path&

9uring the permitting phase, schedule site work contractors.

9uring site work, schedule foundation and framing contractors.

:hen framing has started, contact mechanical contractors to start their AroughA phases.

8s framing approaches completion, schedule roofer and sider.

8s mechanical contractors are finishing their work, contact insulation and drywall contractors.

:hen drywall is complete, schedule finish carpenter to install doors, mouldings, etc.

Upon completion, schedule interior painter.

"he final phases of your project will involve installing cabinets, countertops and flooring materials. ften times, these trades areperformed very closely to each other. 9o not be afraid to put contractors in touch with each otherC "ime is money to them too, and anycoordination they can do between themselves makes everyone happy.

3emember, a construction schedule is highly comple! and filled with variables. "his process cannot be mastered, but it can becontrolled. "his begins with setting goals and scheduling contractors beforehand +like assembling a pule. (owever, byunderstanding the general scheduling path, you can gain a better understanding of the way in which phases are completed.

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A Sample Residential Construction Schedule= (for a 6,000 square foot custom home)

How long does it take to uild a house! Scroll down this page to see an e"ample of a t#pical constructionschedule for a large custom home$ %t was produced using &icrosoft 'roect*$+ scheduling software andincludes most, ut not all, of the actiities inoled in the process of uilding a new house in &ar#land$Sample construction draws hae een included for reference purposes, although indiidual lenders &mortgage companieswill most likel# hae their own draw schedules$

Is The Full WorkingSchedule For Sale?

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.otice that ecause construction draws from the lender t#picall# follow the completion of arious phases, or milestones, the cash flow on a proectcan e er# irregular$ /hile the mone# flowing out of a construction compan# for emplo#ee salaries, enefits, office space, ehicles, insurance,equipment and other compan# e"penses, t#picall# occurs on a regular calendar ased timeline, the mone# used to pa# these e"penses follows aneent drien schedule$ 1herefore, esides the 2normal2 unplanned eents that can affect the progress of a home uilding proect, it is notuncommon for home uilders to rearrange construction schedules in order to gain access to draw mone# so that the# are ale to pa#

sucontractors and suppliers in a timel# manner$ 3# the wa#, this is generall# a good thing (proided #ou hae an honest uilder) ecausesucontractors tend to follow the mone# and happ# sus are almost alwa#s preferale to unhapp# ones45)

Will your house take this long to uild?

'roal# not most home uilding proects will take less time, ut some will take een more$ or e"ample, the timeline for a smaller house, withfew options and less detailed finishes, which has een uilt man# times efore # professional uilders, might e as short as 7 to +8 weeks$Howeer, 6 to 9 months from start to finish is proal# a more realistic aerage (aerage is not a good word for a t#pical homeowner

)$ /hile alarger house, with more options, custom features, fancier finishes, and more owner inolement 5 especiall# if the owner has little constructione"perience 5 ma# er# well take + +-8 to 8 #ears to complete$ 1hen again, if #ou uild #our own house, and make the common mistake of moingin efore eer# last detail is finished, well, #ou might e looking at decades instead of months or #ears : % speak from e"perience, ut it;s ust alittle trim in the powder room, and a short piece of aseoard ehind the master ath door, and a small piece of molding in the hallwa# linencloset, and$$$$

1he actual schedule of completion for #our specific proect will ar# ased upon man# factors including, ut not limited to, si


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' ' $ontracts 6.66d . "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

) '.' FF/upply Got /ale 8greement 6.66d . "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

- '.) FF/upply $onstruction 8greement 6.66d . "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

'.- FF/upply $ontract *lans 6.66d - "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

0 '. FF/upply $ontract /pecifications 6.66d - "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

1 '.0 FF/upply $ontract /ite *lan 6.66d - "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

2 '.1 FF/ecure %inancing 6.66d . "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

4 '.2 FF$onstruction Goan /ettlement 6.66d . "hu 1D0D64 "hu 1D0D64

5 ) 9ocument 3eview H 3evision )0.66d . "hu 1D0D64 :ed 2D5D64

'6 ).' FF3eview H %inalie *lans '0.66d "hu 1D0D64 :ed 1D)0D64

'' ).) FF3eview H %inalie /pecifications )6.66d 0 "hu 1D0D64 :ed 2D)D64

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'- ). FF*rint $onstruction 9rawings 0.66d '6,'',') "hu 2D-D64 :ed 2D5D64

' ).0 FF8pprove 3evised *lans 6.66d '- :ed 2D5D64 :ed 2D5D64

'0 ).1 FF8pprove 3evised /pecifications 6.66d '- :ed 2D5D64 :ed 2D5D64

'1 ).2 FF8pprove 3evised /ite *lan 6.66d '- :ed 2D5D64 :ed 2D5D64

'2 - Bids H $ontracts ).66d . "hu 2D'6D64 "ue 4D')D64

'4 -.' FF?ake $opies of *lans -.66d ' "hu 2D'6D64 ?on 2D'D64

'5 -.) FF?ake $opies of /pecifications ).66d '0 "hu 2D'6D64 %ri 2D''D64

)6 -.- FF9istribute *lans H /pecifications '.66d '4,'5 "ue 2D'0D64 "ue 2D'0D64

)' -. FF3eceive Bids '6.66d )6 :ed 2D'1D64 "ue 2D)5D64

)) -.0 FF3eview Bids 0.66d . :ed 2D-6D64 "ue 4D0D64

)0 -.1 FFE!ecute /ubcontractor 8greements 0.66d )- :ed 4D1D64 "ue 4D')D64

)1 #rading H Building *ermits '2.66d . "hu 2D'6D64 %ri 4D'D64

)2 .' FF/chedule lot stake=out '.66d '- "hu 2D'6D64 "hu 2D'6D64

)4 .) FF/take lot '.66d )2%/-d :ed 2D'1D64 :ed 2D'1D64

)5 .- FF%ile #rading *ermit 8pplication '.66d '1 "hu 2D'6D64 "hu 2D'6D64

-6 . FF%ile Building *ermit 8pplication -.66d ','0,'1 "hu 2D'6D64 ?on 2D'D64

-' .0 FF*ost Got Identification '.66d )4,)5,-6 "hu 2D'2D64 "hu 2D'2D64

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Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 5 'salm 904+8

%n home uilding and remodeling, people rel# on one another$ 1heir relationships are interdependent$ When you create a Schedule what you'reactually doing is arranging events between people.?ou;re making #our est effort to organi


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Weather conditions also become a concern for control of pro#ect schedule.'art of the Bwner;s eening routine will include watching the fie5da# weather forecast so one;s e"pectations of the coming week;s actiities will match what the weather will accommodate$ or instance,scheduling a concrete pour for sidewalks and driewa# on a 2dr#2 da# guarantees a etter finish$ /h# take a chance on inferior finish when there;sonl# one chance to do the o correctl#!

Rememer4 there is no replacement for critical thinking and analysis of your pro#ectto determine oth standard and unique elements of #our

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8E$ /hen will the millwork and interior door supplier isit site to confirm la#out!

8*$ 'rior to insulation installation will #ou do a ideo recording of rough5in!

25./hen will septic or sewer installation e installed and inspected!

86$ %s the e"terior trim and siding read# for paint and-or stain!

8G$ Are floor coerings specified and ordered for installation!

87$ /hen will weatheri


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rchitecture should be wor!ing on improing the enironment of people in their homes, in their places of wor!, and in their places of recreation. Itshould be functional and pleasant, not #ust in the image of the architect's ego. 5 .orma &errick Sklarek

As #ou deelop @rawings for a new home, e sure that #ou consider what #ou want ased on the wa# #ou lie$ 3efore deciding on a design, makea list of those features #ou find most aluale to #our own st#le of liing$ (Read the 2Home 'lan uestionnaire2 at the end of this article$) 1here isno standard procedure for arranging #our ideas4 your approach will reflect the uni%ue circumstances surrounding your home life andcharacteristics of your site.

A good starting point might e rough sketches of a loor 'lan, the most fundamental element in a set of @rawings$ &an# asic decisions are madewhile considering a loor 'lan such as site orientation, room la#out, wall placement, door t#pes and swings, window t#pes and si


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Rather than suggest one method of acquiring a home design oer another, it ma# e est to consider what all @rawings hae in common$ All@rawings are created through a design process from Schematics, to @esign @eelopment, to Contract @ocuments, to 3id-.egotiations, through

Construction Bseration$ /hether the @rawings are stock or original design, there are universal elements common to all &rawings$A complete set of @rawings will include these uniersal elements4

Site Plan1his ird;s e#e iew of #our site shows the lot oundaries, the structures on the lot, an# e"isting features, and the compass direction$ %tshould also indicate an# required setacks and topograph# contours$

Foundation Plan1his drawing shows la#out and dimensions of sla5on5grade, asement or crawlspace walls depending on what est fits #oursite plan$ %t indicates how the underpinning structure of #our house is supported # the earth elow it$

Floor Plan1his drawing shows the room la#out of #our home$ %t;s the most user5friendl# page of the @rawings ecause it indicates room use,doors, windows, fi"tures, cainets and uilt5ins$ &ost of the construction details originate from the room la#out of #our home$


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Framing Plan1his drawing is an oersimplified floor plan showing ust the walls$ 3esides that, the oists, trusses and eams are usuall# depictedso the structural aspect of the uilding is reealed$

*oof Plan1his drawing is a top iew of the entire roof s#stem, including ridges, hips, alle#s, rakes and eaes$ %t ma# also indicate where guttersand downspouts are located$

Mechanical Plan1his drawing is an oersimplified floor plan showing the location of electrical, pluming and HIAC details$ %f the house is

complicated, a different sheet is dedicated to each trade specialt# separatel#$

,le>ations1his drawing shows the front, side and rear e"teriors of the house$ 1his drawing of the house proides a flat, straight5on iew so #oucan see the siding, windows, doors, and the entire outside of the uilding from ground floor to roof ridge$

'ross3sections1his drawing shows all the hidden details of the house # cutting an imaginar# line through the middle of the structure so theinterior of the walls, floors, ceilings and roof can e e"amined$ 1his iew shows all the maor elements of #our house;s construction$

%etails1his drawing highlights specific areas of construction where details need to e shown in order for the uilding crew to oin together thestructure$ Specific areas, such as foundation connections, door assemlies, and window installations, are presented in greater detail$

Schedule1his chart appears on the drawings, listing doors, windows, fi"tures, and hardware$ Jnder each categor#, there;s an indication as towhere each item is located within the uilding, accompanied # the manufacturer;s make, model, and si


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1he following sequence of pictures is a set of oerla#s which in comination depict a t#pical Site 'lan$ 1he oerla#s are proided to illustrate howone might 2read2 information s#moli


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Bn the second oerla#, there;s a graphic representation of the raw land with the location of the largest trees, fire h#drant "()"*, and seeral testholes which were dug on site in preparation for construction work$ %n this case, the fire h#drant ecomes the fi"ed point on which the "&ench Mar!"

eleation has een estalished for future use$

Bn the third oerla#, a topographical profile descries current and future contours of the landscape around the house$ 1he dotted line representsthe current contour, and the solid line represents the future contour after the home is completed$ 1he contour eleations are estalished in relation

to the "&ench Mar!"eleation taken from the top hu of the fire h#drant$


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Bn the fourth oerla#, an outline of the house and driewa# indicate their location on site$ Berall dimensions are also proided, and the gutter anddownspouts are represented # a series of dashes and dots around the house perimeter$ 1he "(.(.+I."s#mol gies the "(inish (loor +leation"inrelation to the "&ench Mar!"estalished on site$ Access for utilities are indicated # "T"for "telephone," "+"for "electrical," ""for "water,"and "S"

for "sewer."


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1he final picture depicts the Site 'lan;s "layered effect."


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1here;s onl# one wa# to learn how to 2read2 construction @rawings4 stud#, stud#, stud#$ As #ou immerse #ourself in the details of #our proect, thelines, dimensions, oects, and s#mols will graduall# egin to hold meaning$ There's no short0cut.


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*ememer?our role is to define a homest#le which matches #our liing pattern and unique site characteristics$ %deall#, eer# design will ecreated indiiduall#, and an appropriate response deeloped for each situation$

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E$ Are there an# special features, such as iews, water, trees, adacent propert#, steep slope, historic preseration, and home association!

*$ Are there an# owner requirements, such as driewa# access, parking, ramps, rockeries, outdoor liing areas, decks and patios!

F$ %s the utilit# infrastructure aailale to the uilding site, such as water, power, gas, sewage, cale, and storm water!

6$ @oes the site uildale according to the standards of the agenc# haing urisdiction oer the issuance of uilding permits!

C-out the house+$ /hat is the anticipated square footage of heated-cooled space!

8$ /hat is the preferred architectural st#le!

E$ How man# leels in the house!

*$ %f two5stor#, where will the staircases e located! How man#!

F$ /ill there e a full or da#light asement!

6$ /hat are the preferred e"terior materials and color!

G$ /hat are the preferred window and door st#les!

7$ How man# garages in the house! Attached or detached!

9$ Are there an# special garage requirements, such as workshop, storage, ho# area, heated or cooled!

+0$ /hat are the numer and location of edrooms!

++$ /hat are the numer and location of athrooms!

+8$ Are there an# special room requirements, such as ho# or office!

+E$ %n which rooms to #ou want fireplaces!

+*$ /here is the preferred laundr# location!

15.M(ST IMP(*T-.TAre #ou doing udget5ased designing!

C-out room reAuirements

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/here do #ou prefer #our work area!

@escrie the t#pe of appliances #ou prefer!

/hat are #our material choices for counters! loors! Cainets!

@o #ou want a desk in or near the kitchen!

@o #ou want a walk5in pantr#!

/ill there e an outdoor eating area adacent to the kitchen!

F$ @escrie the famil# room4 location entertainment area fireplace furniture wet ar furniture special features ceiling height!

6$ @escrie the stud# or home office4 location formal or informal use furniture special features ceiling height!

G$ @escrie the edrooms4 location formal or informal use furniture special features ceiling height!

7$ @escrie the athrooms4 location formal or informal use furniture special features ceiling height!

1he adage "form follows function"will generall# hold true$ 3# responding to these questions and preparing rough sketches and a @esign-3uildcollage, the Architect, @esigner, or 'lan Serice has a asis for understanding #our needs$

A final word3 ollaborate with a professional to better understand your &rawings!


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erbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on. 5 Samuel =oldw#n

A construction contract asicall# consists of four documents in comination4

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0 SP,'IFI'-TI(.S

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%*-WI./Sare a graphic representation of the work to e performed consisting of a site, foundation, floor, roof, eleation, and cross sectionplans$ 1he# show the location, character, dimensions, and details of the work$

SP,'IFI'-TI(.Sare a written description of the work to e performed consisting of product identification, t#pes of finishes, and standards forperformance$ 1he# e"plain the work to e performed in terms that are not easil# displa#ed in graphic form$

-/*,,M,.Tidentifies the parties to the agreement, the date, pa#ment schedule for the work, the asic commitment of the 1rade Contractor toconstruct the descried proect in accordance with the @rawings and Specifications, the schedule on which the work is to e performed, and thesignatures of the parties$ Jsuall#, this form is quite rief, ut it incorporates # reference the other parts of the contract$

'(.%ITI(.Sclarif# in detail the rights and oligations of the Bwner, 1rade Contractors, and those actiities which will e shared # mutualagreement$ 1hese clauses deal with arious suects such as Bwner, Construction &anager, Architect, disputes, change orders, schedule, liailit#insurance, safet#, inspections, corrections, aritration, termination, urisdiction$

All parties will want to e familiar with all the W*ITT,. *,=#I*,M,.TSof an enforceale contract$ Here;s a list of +6 conditions etween an

Bwner and an Architect and-or Contractor that #ou;ll want to put into writing$ Consult with an attorne# practicing construction contract law to reiew#our contract documents efore forming an agreement$

!usiness %ocumentation1he legal usiness name, address and usiness owner, or legal representatie, should e stated$ %ndicate licensenumers, professional certifications, proof of ond to coer work performed, proof of occupational insurance, personal and propert# liailit#insurance (contractor), and errors and omissions insurance (designer)$ 3e sure statutor# notice is proided according to #our state;s law>

Scope of Work?ou should identif# what will e accomplished$ /hat do #ou intend to do! /hat t#pe of work will e performed! 1he preferredmethod is to simpl# refer to %rawings and Specifications, and let those documents do the talking for #ou, rather than tr# to re5descrie orsummari


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'ontract PriceHow much will e charged! @oes the price include sales ta" or not! /ho is responsile for getting the permits and schedulinginspections! %s the price fi"ed on drawings and specifications, or cost plus a percentage with an estimate, or ased on an hourl# fee! Can #oureak the work into phases of completion!

Schedule of PaymentsHow are #ou going to pa#! %s there going to e a down pa#ment or retainer fee paid! Are there going to e progressdraws! /ill #ou utili


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'orrection or 'ompletion of Work/ho has the right to create the final punch list! /ho has the right to complete pickup work! /ill an#pa#ment e withheld for an# reason! %s it necessar# to report deficiencies in writing or can these e descried orall#! How long is a reasonaleopportunit# to perform corrections! /ho will determine sustantial completion of a phase of work for designer or contractor;s work!

-cceptance of 'onditions%s there a place for signatures # owner and designer and contractor indicating their Agreement! /hen is the startdate of acceptance! How long are conditions in effect! /hose forms are to e utili


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adapt standard contractsto #our situation # addition or deletion

arrange the clausesto form "Agreement"and "onditions"statements which fit #our situation$

3e sure this actiit# is completed 'R%BR 1B an# meetings with Architects, 1rade Contractors, or Suppliers in order to ecome familiar with theman# issues which need to e considered and what questions #ou;d like to ask$

Leep in mind that whoeer writes the contract often controls the terms of agreement so the point is for all parties to participate in contractformation so that all parties are fairl# represented$ A good eginning point is to consider


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D Bn ehalf of DForD

D orearance D%elay or *efrainD

D %n the eent that DIfD

D Bf een date herewith DTodayD

D 1he law of the State of DE;our State lawDD Heretofore D!efore nowD

D Hereunder D!elowD

D 'roit# D*elationshipD

D Aforementioned omit most of the time

D Herein omit most of the time

D Said DTheD

D Such DTheD

D 'erformance DFulfillD

D Cease and desist DStopD

D Clear and unamiguous D'learD

D Coenant and agree D-greeD

D &ade and entered into DMadeD

D ull force and effect D,ffectD

D Aoe and foregoing D-o>eD

D Consent and approal D'onsentD

/ritten Contract @ocuments should e required for all construction os$ Bf course, the cost and scope of the proect will determine the comple"it#of the contract so e prepared for creating documents which are proportionate to the si A contract whether eral or written e"presses the clarit# ofcommunication etween the 1rade Contractor and Bwner it;s an opportunit# to descrie what is to e accomplished, how long it will take,determine the costs, and state under what conditions the work will occur$

1he "Sample Agreement and onditions%ocumentDwhich follows is proided as an e"ample of how terms ma# appear using plain, easil#understood Knglish, and how a ariet# of issues might e s#stematicall# organi


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8$E 1he Bwner will e full# acquainted with the /ork and has udget authorit# to authori


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E$6 1he Contractor will proide all notices to compl# with all laws, ordinances, rules,regulations, and orders of an# pulic authorit# earing on the performance of the /ork$1he Contractor will also compl# with an# conditions, coenants, and restrictions whichma# e applicale to the 'roect$

E$G 1he Contractor will emplo# a competent Superintendent to suppl# necessar# assistance,

and e in attendance at the 'roect site during the progress of the /ork to insure correctperformance of the /ork$ 1he Superintendent will e satisfactor# to the Bwner and not echanged e"cept with Bwner;s consent, unless the Superintendent proes to e unsatisfactor#to the Contractor and is in his emplo#$ 1he Bwner will at all time deal with the Contractor;semplo#ees, 1rade Contractors, and Suppliers through the Superintendent$ 1he Superintendentwill represent the Contractor and all communication gien to the Superintendent will einding as if gien to the Contractor$ All significant communications will e confirmedin writing$ 1he Contractor will e responsile to and answer directl# to the Bwner for theacts or omissions of the Contractor and of all of the Contractor;s emplo#ees, 1radeContractors, and Suppliers, as well as the wages of all emplo#ees and all other personsdirectl# or indirectl# emplo#ed or retained # the Contractor in connection with the /ork$

E$7 1he Contractor will correct an# defects in workmanship and-or materials performed orsupplied # the Contractor for the /ork or which fails to compl# with the @rawings andSpecifications, whether osered on or after completion and whether or not faricated,installed, or completed within the time allotted to the Bwner # the lender, i$e$, si" (6)months (or 7, +0, +8 depending on #our situation) from date of start$ 1he Contractor willear all costs and financial responsiilit# for the failure to complete and haeapproed the construction within the si" (6) month period (or 7, +0, +8 depending on #oursituation)$

E$9 1he Contractor agrees to clean 'roect site and remoe deris from the premises aftereach phase of construction$ Kach 1rade Contractor and Supplier will e responsile fordisposal of respectie waste material at completion of their portion of the /ork, andrec#cle or reuse material when feasile$ 1he 'roect site must remain in a clean manner,

acceptale to the Bwner and consistent with the 23uilding =reen2 philosoph#$

*$ 'a#ment Schedule

*$+ 1he Contract price will e paid to the Contractor in accordance with the requiredpa#ment schedule and incorporated # this reference are the lender;s disursementrequirements to which the Contractor and Bwner agree to sumit (or state other terms)$

*$8 /ith regard to a final inspection and Certificate of Bccupanc# from the 3uilding@epartment, the Contractor agrees to indemnif# and hold harmless the Bwner against an#


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and all mechanics; or material men;s liens attaching to the propert#$ %f an# liensattaching to the propert# hae een recorded, then the Bwner ma# use an# or the entireamount of the final pa#ment to remoe such liens$ .othing in this suparagraph willlimit the Contractor;s liailit# in 'aragraph +E of this Contract$

*$E 1he Contractor agrees to complete /ork in a lien5free condition for the Bwner$ An#

pa#ment made prior to total completion of the /ork will not e construed as eidence ofacceptance of an# part of the /ork nor a waier of an# claim # the Bwner arising outof fault# workmanship or materials or for failure of the Contractor to compl# strictl#with the @rawings and Specifications$

*$* 1he Bwner ma# withhold +0N of contract price or an# pa#ment which ma# e necessar#in the Bwner;s reasonale discretion to protect the Bwner from loss ecause of4

*$*$+ @efectie /ork not remedied

*$*$8 1hird5part# claims filed, or reasonale eidence indicating a proale filing ofsuch claims

*$*$E ailure of the Contractor to make pa#ments promptl# to 1rade Contractors, Suppliers,or for laor, materials, or equipment

*$*$* Reasonale dout that the /ork can e completed for the unpaid alance of thecontracted sum

*$*$F Reasonale indication that the /ork will not e completed within the contractedtime

*$*$6 Jnsatisfactor# e"ecution of the /ork # the Contractor$

*$F inal pa#ment # the Bwner will not constitute a waier or an# claims # the Bwner

including claims for unsettled liens, fault# or defectie work, failure of the /ork tocompl# with the requirements of the @rawings and Specifications, an# guarantee or warrant#required # the /ork$

F$ Change Brders

F$+ 1he Bwner reseres the right to perform portions of the /ork on the 'roect # prioragreement with the Contractor$ 1he Bwner will e credited an amount equal to the sumallowed in the pa#ment schedule for the portion of /ork performed # the Bwner$


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Conditions Statement, and @rawings and Specifications, the Bwner ma#, after ten (+0) da#swritten notice, terminate the Contract, and finish the /ork # whateer method the Bwnerdetermines$ %f the cost of completing the /ork e"ceeds the alance due under the terms ofthe Contract, the difference is to e paid to the Bwner # the Contractor$

6$8$E An# Aritration or 1ermination matters descried in the Contract will e sumitted

to the American Aritration Association according to its rules$

G$ 'roect Schedule

G$+ /ork commences when 3uilding 'ermit is issued, weather conditions are faorale toe"caate, and Contractor;s schedule allows$

G$8 1he Contractor will continue the /ork in a timel# fashion, and maintain progressdiligentl# to completion with sufficient laor and material on site at all times$

G$E %f at an# time the Contractor is dela#ed in performing the /ork # Bwner requestedchanges or additions, the 'roect Schedule will e e"tended # the same amount of time as

caused # the additional /ork$

G$* 1he Contractor will e e"cused from performance of /ork due to riots, strikes, naturaldisasters, accidents, and an# Act of =od$ %n the eent that an# such eent preents theContractor from performing /ork, the Bwner will not hae the right to terminate theContract$

G$F 1he @ate of Sustantial Completion or @esignated 'ortion of 'roect is the date whenconstruction is sufficientl# complete in accordance with the @rawings and Specificationsso the Bwner can occup# or utili


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coer an# additional /ork which the Bwner ma# wish to perform on the 'roect$ %n the eentthe Bwner will request the Contractor to e"tend Contractor;s insurance to coer additional/ork contracted independentl# # the Bwner, the Bwner agrees that the Bwner will pa# alladditional premiums required for additional insurance to Contractor on demand$

9$6 1he Bwner, at the Bwner;s option, ma# purchase and maintain other insurance as the

Bwner ma# deem appropriate$

+0$ 'reention of iens

+0$+ 1he Contractor agrees to pa#, when due, all claims for laor and-or materials furnishedfor /ork, and to preent the filing of an# liens # mechanics or material men, orattachments, garnishments or suits inoling the title of the propert# on which the /ork isperformed$ 1he Contractor agrees, within fifteen (+F) da#s after written demand is mailed tothe Contractor, at the address stated in this Contract # Jnited States mail, to cause theeffect of an# such suit or lien to e remoed from the premises$ %n the eent the Contractorhas a dispute with a 1rade Contractor, Supplier, or person suppl#ing laor or materials tothe 'roect, the Contractor will ond the Bwner against an# loss from an# such claim of liensand then hae the right to prosecute the claim of lien to a completion at the Contractor;ssole cost and e"pense$ %n the eent the Contractor can cause lien to e remoed from an#polic# of title insurance which the Bwner ma# otain coering the real propert# suect tothis Contract, then the Contractor will hae no oligation to ond against mechanic;s lienand the Bwner will accept title insurance polic# as sufficient securit# to the Bwner topermit the Contractor to litigate claim of lien, without the necessit# of posting a ond$

++$ /ork Safet#

++$+ 1he Contractor will e responsile for estalishing, superising, and maintainingall safet# precautions and programs in connection with /ork performed on the 'roect$

++$8 1he Contractor and Bwner will compl# with all federal, state, and local laws and

regulations applicale to the 'roect$

++$E 1he Contractor will take all reasonale steps to preent damages, inur#, orloss to4

++$E$+ All emplo#ees performing the /ork and all other persons who ma# e affected

++$E$8 All of the /ork and materials, equipment, or products to e used on the 'roect,whether in storage or on or off the site, and in the care, custod# or control of theContractor, or an# 1rade Contractor or Supplier


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++$E$E All propert# on the site or adacent to the site including trees, shrus, lawns,lots, paements, roadwa#s, utilities, and structures not designated for remoal, relocation,or replacement$

+8$ Assignment and Sucontracting

+8$+ 1he Contractor will not assign an# portion of the /ork to an# person or otherContractor howeer, the Contractor will hae the right to sucontract portions of the /orkto 1rade Contractors of the Contractor;s choosing without the necessit# of otainingpermission, either written or oral, from the Bwner$

+8$8 1he Contractor will pa# each 1rade Contractor, on receipt of pa#ment from the Bwner,amounts he ma# determine appropriate, ut consistent with lender;s requirements or of thisContract$

+E$ =uarantees

+E$+ 1he Contractor guarantees the Bwner, and the Bwner;s successors in interest, againstan# loss or damage arising from an# defect in materials furnished or workmanship performedunder this Contract for a period of one (6) #ears from the date of Certificate of Bccupanc#issued # the 3uilding @epartment

+E$8 .othing in this Contract will derogate the Contractor;s liailit# for patent orlatent defects under applicale law$1his agreement is made (date)$Signature of BwnerMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMSignature of ContractorMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

6:*:*):63 &on't use this document "as0is."1ake the time to adapt similar ideas to #our proect$ %f #ou decide to act as the =eneralContractor, #ou;ll need to create indiidual Agreement and Condition documents for each 1rade Contractor$ Also, a 'urchase Brder s#stem will erequired to coordinate Supplier actiities$

3# assuming the responsiilities of a =eneral Contractor, the Bwner ecomes inoled with a m#riad of contractual details ut this is the onl# wa#to gain personal control on a dail# asis$

(therwiseH you must e willing to relinAuish control and trust a /eneral 'ontractorto uild #our home as if it were his-her own proect with awritten Agreement to follow #our @rawings, Specifications, and Conditions$ %f this is the case, a set of Contract @ocuments with #our =eneralContractor will suffice$ 1he =eneral Contractor will then e responsile for creation of indiidual Agreement and Condition documents for each1rade Contractor and a 'urchase Brder s#stem to coordinate Suppliers$


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Acting as an Bwneruilder makes #ou responsile for managing scope of work$ ?ou;ll e in charge of all actiities necessar# to perform @rawingsand Specifications and then coordinating the Conditions under which the work will e performed with each indiidual 1rade Contractor andSupplier$

9ou must be assertive confident and organied to act as an 5wnerbuilder!

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