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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...