"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."

- Thomas Carlyle

PROJECT CHECKLIST (from Land Acquisition to House Set)

Use this Table to Track Progress on your Project...


PROCESSOwner FW  notes

Legend: X = Typically responsible;   O = optional svc by FW;   NA = not applicable



 



LAND/LOT DEVELOPMENT



Purchase and/or clear titleX


Accessible to Modular Carriers & Crane (conduct site accessibility study)
X

Perc/Probe Test (or public sewer if available) conduct prior to purchase if not already ownedX


Land Surveyed and/or Site Development PlanXO






FORMS/PROCEDURES/PERMITS



Select Modular Model, Options OR Full CustomX


Order Preliminary Drawings ($1500 for rancher on crawl space + $250/add'l engineered level)X


Develop and Finalize Prints, Plans, Options, Finishes and SpecsXX

Order Permit Sets (aka 'Working Drawings' or 'Sub Sets')X


Contracts SignedXX

Sign-Off on Plans and SpecsX


Secure Financing (process started previously)X


Set Target Occupancy DateXX

Deposit due to release home for production
X
TBD

Establish Construction Activities/Schedule
X

Obtain and Post Permits:
- Building (req'd)
- Electrical (where appl)
- Plumbing (where appl)
- Mechanical (where appl)
- Road/Culvert/Driveway apron
XXsubs
may
pull
permit

Application for Gas/Electrical Service (promptness req'd!)X


Site Survey (stake out)XO

 



FOUNDATION & SITEWORK



Order Steel Beams and Columns
X

Deliver Dumpster and Port-a-john
X

Site Preparation, Lot clearing, DemolitionXO

Layout and Excavation
X

Form and Pour Footings; footing inspection
X

Install Footing Drains, Basement Stone, Under-Slab Utilities (e.g. bathroom rough-in)
X

Install Foundation Walls w/ Anchor Clips/Straps
X

Apply Foundation Damp-Proofing and Vapor Barrier
X

Install Sump Pump Crock and Rough Plumbing
X

Install Basement Windows and/or Crawl Space vents
X

Install Foundation Drain Tile and Cover
X

Prep Opening in Floor for Posts/Support Columns
X

Pour Basement Floor and Garage Floor
X

Backfill
X






SITE PREPARATION



Foundation is Square and Level
X

Foundation and Footings have passed Inspection
X

Obstacles for Crane and Carriers have been Removed
X

Access Route & Staging Area for Crane and Carriers are preparedXX

Set Crew and Crane Schedules are Confirmed
X

Bulldozer and Operator Scheduled and ConfirmedX
X

Utility Crews have been Scheduled for Turn-off / Turn-on (if applicable)X


Weather Forecast for Set Day looks Adequate
X

Certified Funds/Bank Letter/Wire Confirmed and Available on Delivery Day
X







MODULAR HOME SET



Modules Delivered/Received
X

Unwrap Modules and Check Inventory of Ship-Loose pieces
X

Mark Mating Lines on the Foundation
X

Posts/Support Columns and Basement Stairs Set/Installed
X

Locate Pick-Points on the Modules, Prepare for Lifting
X

Set, Fasten and Check Module
X

Prepare Mating Surfaces
X

Prepare Wires, Pipes, Ducts and Stairs
X

Lift Jointed Roof Sections with Crane
X

Set/Fasten Dormers, Gables, Bay Windows, Garage Panels, Fireplace Chimneys, and other exterior Ship-Loose pieces
X

Make the Home Weather-Tight and Secure
X

Sign Set-Release
X






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.

X

Enjoy!


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