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course curriculum

1. Welcome to the Course

Introduction (video)
Message from your instructor (video)
About this course
Before we begin...
Support when you need it

2. Finding a Building Lot

How much to spend
What to look for when evaluating potential lots
Lot selection criteria (video)
Rural Lot with Drainage Ditch/Driveway Crossing (video)
Lot Purchase Checklist
Lot Holding Cost Worksheet
Homeowner's Insurance Check
Test your learning
Land Pre-Purchase: Don't Do This! (video)

3. Hiring Subcontractors

Can You Build Your Own Home?
Don't Listen to the Naysayers (video)
Finalize Bid Packages for Subcontractors
Scopes of Work and Specifications: What are they?
Scopes of Work and Specifications: Video Walk Through (video)
Roofing Scopes of Work and Specifications
General Scope of Work and Specification
Example of a General Scope of Work and Specification
Bid Sheets: What are they?
Bid Sheet Video Walk Through (video)
Bid Sheet, Asphalt Shingle Roof
Subcontractor Information Sheet
House Plans
House Plan Recommendations (video)
Sending out Bid Requests
Test your learning
Making Changes Later On (video)

4. Finding Trades and Suppliers

Create the Bid List
Test Your Learning

5. Attorney Review of Contract

Attorney Review of Contract
Contract Review (video)
Test Your Learning

6. Review Bids

Review Bids
Bid Comparison (video)
Test Your Learning

7. Negotiate Pricing

Negotiation
Review: Hiring Subcontractors (video)
Lien Waivers (video)
Test Your Learning

8. Sign Contracts

Sign Contracts
Test Your Learning

9. Finalize Budget

Finalize Budget
Test Your Learning

10. Insurance During Construction

Insurance Coverage
Test Your Learning

11. Develop Engineered Site Plan

Engineered Plot Plan
Tree Clearing Next to Home (video)
Engineered Site Plan Walk Through (video)
Test Your Learning

12. Obtain Building Permit

Permit Application
Working with Your Local Building Department (video)
Test Your Learning

13. Review Construction Schedule

The Schedule
Introduction to the Construction Schedule (video)
The Schedule Detailed Review (video)
Owner Builder Toolkit (video)
Checking Schedule Progress with Video Camera
Test Your Learning

14. Let's Start Construction! The Foundation

The Foundation Schedule
Clear Trees & Install Temporary Electric Service
Lot Preparation (video)
Strip Topsoil & Install Construction Drive
Stake Lot & Order Windows, Exterior Doors and Trusses
Excavate for Foundation and Install Sewer & Water Service
Check Excavation Elevation & Soil Bearing
Soil Bearing Check (video)
Form Footings
Inspect & Pour Footings
Footing Quality Check (video)
Strip Footing Forms & Pour Foundation Walls
Foundation Walls (video)
Strip Foundation Wall Panels
Foundation Quality Check (video)
Prepare for Basement Waterproofing (video)
Waterproof & Insulate Foundation Walls
Install Drain Tile
Underground Plumbing & Sump Crock
Backfill, Install Downspout Undergrounds, Trench Electric Service, & Rough Grade
Backfill & Install Downspout Undergrounds (video)
Downspout Locations (video)
Prep & Pour Interior Slabs
Foundation Insulation Above Grade
Install Above Grade Foundation Insulation (video)
Foundation Schedule Complete (video)
Turnkey Contractors & Suppliers (video)
Test Your Learning

15. Frame Schedule

Lumber Delivery
Frame Floor Deck
Frame Walls & Basement Stairs
Roof Framing
Install Windows & Exterior Doors & Pour Front Porch
Exterior Door Installation Best Practice (video)
Frame Porch Roof & Install Trim and Columns
Roof Installation
Frame Punch 1
Frame Quality Check (video)
Plumbing Rough
Hot Water Heater Location (video)
Install Exterior Stone
HVAC Rough & Exterior Paint
Electrical Rough
Indirect Lighting with Crown Molding (video)
Preparing for Finishing the Lower Level (video)
Draft/Fire Stop & Frame Punch 2
Draft and Fire Stop (video)
Frame Inspection
Bath Fan Connections (video)
Insulation
Drywall Hang & Install Overhead Garage Door
Finish Drywall and Blow Ceiling Insulation
Siding, Soffit and Fascia
Install Awnings & Corbels
Test Your Learning

16. Final Finishes

Prime & Paint Walls/Ceilings
Install Cabinets, Interior Trim/Doors & Master Shower Tile
Paint Interior Trim & Doors
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (video)
Install Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
Install Countertops
Final Plumbing & Install Appliances
Electrical and HVAC Final
Install Master Shower Door, Shelving & Hardware
Asphalt Driveway
Final Grade
Final Clean & Final Punchlist
Call for Final Inspection
Test Your Learning

17. Bonus Content

Options to Consider for Your New Home
Detailed Cost Savings for Owner Builders
Costs to Add Storage

18. Next Steps

Next Steps and Additional Resources
Before you go...

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