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                                            Cluster Construction Flow

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                               Pre-Construction                       Construction Phase

 

Pre-Construction Phase

 

1.  Have basic prints reviewed by an architect.

     Incorporate suggestions into other designs.

            Finalize prints   

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2.  Secure General Contractor, Master Electrician and Master Plumber

     If necessary, train persons in the above fields to obtain licenses to work under.

 

3.  Purchase hand held navigational equipment and perform civil engineering surveys

      ourselves to produce topographical maps for internal use only.

 

4.  Lay out construction sites and roads on maps.  Layout on-site.

 

5.  Begin land clearing.

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1. 6.  Install Basic Infrastructure. 

   • Order electric power mains

   • Install water wells

   • Install central septic tanks

   • Install construction shack with phone service
      

7.     Construct Roads

           

  8.    Construct or secure warehouse for bulk purchases.

 

 

Construction Phase

 

1.  Construct cluster garage, campground, gazebo, bathrooms (in place of washroom),

       meeting room, temporary construction trailers.

 

2.  Pour slabs. Install power poles where necessary

 

3.  Frame walls and joists, pre-wire panels.

      This can be done inside garage during extreme weather.

 

4.  Assemble walls; install trusses and/or roof system,

 

5. Complete wiring, plumbing

 

6.  Complete exterior, interior.  Finish floors

 

7.  Wire for phones/cable/computer

 

8.  After wall sections for cluster are finished, convert garage to cabinet maker’s shop

      and begin cabinets and built-ins.

 

9. After first few buildings are completed, make “jigs” where possible for                

      standardization and write training and procedure manuals for incoming   

      residents helping in construction.

 

10.  Move campsite, construction trailers, construction office to next cluster.

 

11.  Complete washroom.

 

12.  Upon completion of third cluster, construct dining hall.

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