| PROCESS | Owner | FW | notes |
| Legend: X = Typically responsible; O = optional svc by FW; NA = not applicable |
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| LAND/LOT DEVELOPMENT |
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| Purchase and/or clear title | X |
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| Accessible to Modular Carriers & Crane (conduct site accessibility study) |
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| Perc/Probe Test (or public sewer if available) conduct prior to purchase if not already owned | X |
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| Land Surveyed and/or Site Development Plan | X | O |
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| FORMS/PROCEDURES/PERMITS |
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| Select Modular Model, Options OR Full Custom | X |
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| Order Preliminary Drawings ($1500 for rancher on crawl space + $250/add'l engineered level) | X |
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| Develop and Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and Specs | X | X |
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| Order Permit Sets (aka 'Working Drawings' or 'Sub Sets') | X |
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| Contracts Signed | X | X |
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| Sign-Off on Plans and Specs | X |
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| Secure Financing (process started previously) | X |
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| Set Target Occupancy Date | X | X |
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| Deposit due to release home for production
| X |
| TBD |
| Establish Construction Activities/Schedule |
| X |
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| Obtain and Post Permits:
- Building (req'd)
- Electrical (where appl)
- Plumbing (where appl)
- Mechanical (where appl)
- Road/Culvert/Driveway apron | X | X | subs
may
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| Application for Gas/Electrical Service (promptness req'd!) | X |
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| Site Survey (stake out) | X | O |
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| FOUNDATION & SITEWORK |
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| Order Steel Beams and Columns |
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| Deliver Dumpster and Port-a-john |
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| Site Preparation, Lot clearing, Demolition | X | O |
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| Layout and Excavation |
| X |
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| Form and Pour Footings; footing inspection |
| X |
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| Install Footing Drains, Basement Stone, Under-Slab Utilities (e.g. bathroom rough-in) |
| X |
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| Install Foundation Walls w/ Anchor Clips/Straps |
| X |
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| Apply Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier |
| X |
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| Install Sump Pump Crock and Rough Plumbing |
| X |
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| Install Basement Windows and/or Crawl Space vents |
| X |
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| Install Foundation Drain Tile and Cover |
| X |
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| Prep Opening in Floor for Posts/Support Columns |
| X |
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| Pour Basement Floor and Garage Floor |
| X |
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| Backfill |
| X |
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| SITE PREPARATION |
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| Foundation is Square and Level |
| X |
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| Foundation and Footings have passed Inspection |
| X |
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| Obstacles for Crane and Carriers have been Removed |
| X |
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| Access Route & Staging Area for Crane and Carriers are prepared | X | X |
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| Set Crew and Crane Schedules are Confirmed |
| X |
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| Bulldozer and Operator Scheduled and Confirmed | X
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| Utility Crews have been Scheduled for Turn-off / Turn-on (if applicable) | X |
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| Weather Forecast for Set Day looks Adequate |
| X |
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| Certified Funds/Bank Letter/Wire Confirmed and Available on Delivery Day
| X |
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| MODULAR HOME SET |
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| Modules Delivered/Received |
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| Unwrap Modules and Check Inventory of Ship-Loose pieces |
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| Mark Mating Lines on the Foundation |
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| Posts/Support Columns and Basement Stairs Set/Installed |
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| Locate Pick-Points on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting |
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| Set, Fasten and Check Module |
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| Prepare Mating Surfaces |
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| Prepare Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs |
| X |
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| Lift Jointed Roof Sections with Crane |
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| Set/Fasten Dormers, Gables, Bay Windows, Garage Panels, Fireplace Chimneys, and other exterior Ship-Loose pieces |
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| Make the Home Weather-Tight and Secure |
| X |
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| Sign Set-Release |
| X |
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STEP 6 --
| HOME FINISHING for our Turnkey customers:
Your "heavy lifting" is done. Now you can relax a bit while FW begins the process of finishing up your home and handing you the keys.
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| Enjoy! |
"Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance - the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen."