Variables
that effect Project Timing & Flow
At
Lacy Team Construction, we take great pride in building each new
home with the utmost attention to quality and workmanship, while
at the same time striving to provide you with a truly
exceptional Customer Experience. We want you to know that there
are several variables that can affect the completion of your new
home. We have outlined some of these variables below to help you
better understand how the construction of your new home can be
affected.
Weather
One of
the most obvious factors that can affect construction schedules
is the weather. Depending on the severity of weather conditions,
work sites can become hazardous, not only for our customers, but
also for our Business Partners and Construction Team. While we
will do our best to ensure that the construction of your home
proceeds unimpeded, we must also ensure that we maintain the
safety of our Communities. Processes such as flatwork, roofing,
or grading can be affected by wet conditions.
While your Community might not experience severe weather
directly, weather in other parts of the country can also affect
the construction time of your new home. Manufacturing facilities
in various locations can be adversely affected by weather,
requiring temporary shutdowns or disruption of shipping.
Interruptions like these can lead to a backlog of orders for
manufacturers, which in turn, can create delays in receiving
materials.
Permit and Inspection Process
During the
construction process, our Lacy team will work with various
governmental organizations to secure permits prior to the
construction of your new home. As your Lacy Team home moves
through the stages of construction, there will be several
required inspections. Inspections are generally carried out by
the municipality or county and are often very detailed.
Inspections are scheduled according to the availability of the
inspector and there are occasions when re-inspections may be
required. These high standards have been set to ensure your
safety and comfort once you move into your new Lacy Team home.
Labor and Materials
During our
long history, Lacy Team Construction has worked with our
Business Partners to build positive and mutually beneficial
relationships. Because of these relationships, we are able to
rely on our Business Partners to supply us with skilled labor
and high quality products. However, there are times when
situations beyond our control can affect labor or materials.
As you
know, there are many different materials that go into
constructing your new home. As the construction of your home
proceeds, the materials for the next stage of construction are
delivered. Because our Business Partners continuously review and
improve their product lines, there are times when items that
were available when your home was started are discontinued. If
this is the case, a suitable substitute will be used to ensure
that the construction schedule is disrupted as minimally as
possible. In some cases, the popularity of an item can also lead
to material shortages and back orders.
In addition, the labor force in various areas of the country can
be impacted by natural disasters, such as when numerous homes
sustain damage from hurricanes or earthquakes, stretching the
labor force thin across all construction-related industries.
Labor strikes can also have a major impact on the construction
process.
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Construction
Timeline
Each
new home that Lacy Team Construction builds goes through a
series of construction stages. We have outlined these stages for
you to help you better understand the homebuilding process.
Please keep in mind that variances may occur, which will cause
the stages of construction of your home to vary slightly from
what is represented.
When
visiting your new home as it is under construction, please be
aware that certain construction hazards may exist. We have
outlined many of those hazards for you, but keep in mind this
list may not be all-inclusive. And more importantly, never visit
the construction site unescorted, and always be sure you are
wearing the proper clothing, footwear and protective equipment.
Your
safety is our first and foremost concern.
Excavation
& Foundation
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Topsoil scraped, Foundation dug.
v
Erosion controls in place.
v
Slab form boards set.
v
Underground plumbing in place.
v
Footing inspection completed.
v
Foundation poured.
v
In some locations, flat work (sidewalks, patios and
driveways) is formed, and the concrete is poured.
v
Foundation forms pulled.
v
Backfill and rough grade completed.
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Open
trenches.
v
Loose
or piled dirt and rock.
v
Tripping
hazards (form boards, kickers, post tension cables).
Framing
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
All
exterior walls are in place.
v
All
interior walls are in place.
v
All
roof trusses and sheathing are in place.
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Temporary
wall bracings are a bumping and tripping hazard.
v
Exposed
nails in lumber are both a puncture and a cutting hazard.
v
Stacked
or un-banded lumber can fall and be a hazard.
Roof
and Exterior Sheathing
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Exterior
sheathing installed.
v
Windows
installed.
v
Entry
doors installed
v
Roof
sheathing completed.
v
Roof
nailing completed.
v
Roof
shingle material loaded.
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Temporary
wall supports, lateral bracing.
v
Temporary
stairs not yet secured with fall protection.
v
Loosely
stacked construction material (4 x 8 sheets of plywood or OSB
for roof sheathing)
Pre-Drywall
This
is the last stage of "Rough Construction." The
following tasks are completed at this stage before your
Construction Manager can start the "Finish Stages" of
your home:
v
Rough
plumbing installed.
v
Rough
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) installed.
v
Rough
electrical installed.
v
Rough
frame inspections (municipal inspections: mechanical, plumbing,
electrical and frame) completed.
v
Batts
installed (wall insulation).
v
Drywall
stacked or scheduled.
v
In
some locations, flat work (sidewalks, patios and driveways) is
formed, and the concrete is poured
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Lots
of loose and hanging material for all of the different Business
Partners that are working in your home at this time.
v
Required
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) during this stage includes
eye protection, hearing protection, and head protection.
v
Tripping
hazards exist from excess material that may not be removed.
v
Puncture
hazards may exist from boards with exposed nails or rough wiring
not yet secured.
Drywall
and Exterior Finish
This
is the beginning of your Finish stages of construction. The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Drywall
installed throughout the home.
v
Drywall
nailing inspection completed.
v
Ceiling
insulation installed (per plan). Note: not required between 1st
and 2nd floors.
v
Drywall
taped and textured in accordance with the approved home plan.
v
Exterior
finishes will be started (brick, cementatious finish, stone or
siding).
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Lots
of slips, trips and fall hazards.
v
Stacked
drywall.
v
Excess
piles of drywall in and around the home.
v
Loose
drywall nails on the floor.
v
Sharp
pieces of tin (corner bead) may still be exposed on walls.
v
Wet
drywall mud on the floor is very slippery.
v
Exterior
hazards include scaffolding and associated materials.
v
Overhead
roofing material hazards.
Interior
Trim and Cabinets
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Garage
doors installed.
v
Topcoat
of paint is applied after drywall texturing and priming
v
Interior
door casings and doors installed.
v
All
cabinets installed.
v
Base
molding installation complete.
v
Ceiling
molding and chair molding installed (if required per the
approved plan).
v
Staircase
railing and balusters installed (two story homes).
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Loose
trim material on the floor (slip and trip hazards).
v
Sawdust
in the air from all of the enclosed carpentry work.
v
Safety
rails are removed from stair casings, fall hazards exist.
Countertops
etc.
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Touchup
interior painting applied.
v
All
countertops installed.
v
Mirrors
and shower enclosures installed.
v
Outside
landscaping is started (weather permitting).
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Sawdust
in the air (dust masks required).
v
Paint
spray in the air (dust masks or respirators required).
v
Soft
yards from landscaping work.
Carpeting,
etc
The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
Finish
electrical installed and operationally tested.
v
Finish
plumbing installed and operationally tested.
v
Finish
HVAC installed and operationally tested.
v
All
carpeting installed.
v
Appliances
installed.
v
In
some locations, flat work (sidewalks, patios and driveways) is
formed, and the concrete is poured
v
Outside
landscaping is completed (weather permitting).
Construction
related hazards associated with this stage of construction:
v
Interior:
Open electrical wiring during final trim outs, electrical shock
hazard.
v
Tripping
hazards exist during flooring installation.
v
Exterior:
If the flat work is being accomplished at this time, tripping
hazards exist.
Quality
Assurance
Before
your Construction Manager can present your home to you, he / she
must first pass our internal quality assurance inspection. The
following tasks are completed at this stage:
v
All
Purchase Agreement items are installed per the plan / Purchase
Agreement.
v
Internal
Quality Assurance Inspection completed.
v
All
items on the inspection report have been completed, re-inspected
and the home has been approved for the customer presentation.
There
should be no construction hazards in the home at this time;
however, construction hazards may still exist on property all
around you, and heavy equipment may be operating on the streets
and home sites around you. Please be careful.
Your home is now complete!
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