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What is it?
How does it work?
Who does it benefit?
Let me introduce myself
My Name is Brad Rodman
I have been a building contractor for 13 years.
I am a LEED AP, and a CGP
Mediocre craftsmanship
Weather delays
Misuse of funds
Inadequate documentation
Uninsured contractors
mechanics lien that will stick until the issue is resolved or the
lien is foreclosed on.
This willusually involve the lender, owner, and contractor. And
sometimes a municipality will become involved.
Can you see a problem?
5 gal. bucket roof patch
I Broke my level
This guy must drive a Hummer
Confused Plumber
After witnessing and being a part of these struggles over the years I have
wondered how to avoid these bad situations.
Broken
W Weather Schedules
This
process is a three phase process that addresses the potential issues
head on.
public transportation.
What is the site condition?
Electric, gas who is the provider if any? City water& sewer or well and septic.
Engineering
Years in business
Check references
Subcontract agreements
Lien waivers
Payment conditions
Legal obligations
Obligation of the contractor
Obligation of the owner
Provisions
In the case of contractor default
In the case of owner default
Path of mediation
Path of arbitration
Path of litigation
Change Orders
Acceptance of change
Required change
Payment procedures
Down payment
Construction draw request
Terms of payment
Release of lien
Retainer
Quality assurance standard
Job site safety
Employee drug testing
Job site safety plan
OSHA requirements
Buildersrisk policy
Warranties
Workmanship
Phase Two
Excavation
Soil
boring and verification
What is the water table?
Check foundations
Verify the geometry meets the plans
Verify the anchor bolts are correct
Concrete
Inspectconcrete flat work
Check proper expansion joints
Site
Inspectfinal grade for proper fall away from the structure
Check for silt control and erosion issues
Finish work
Phase Three
Sheet rock finish
Lookat what level of finish is specified vs. what is done on site
Verify
smooth or texture and type
Check overall quality
Paint work
Verify number of coats
What type of paint was used
Color and sheen signed off by owner or architect
Verify “Green label” and low VOC levels (primarily for Green and LEED certification)
Flooring
Verificationof the materials used match specification
Check the quality of the installation
Verify that all local inspections have passed and that there
contractors
Set the move in date and closing for the owner
Closing
The process will not only keep all parties on track during the
project, it will also keep the project itself on track.
This will speed up the gap between construction loans and
conventional loans
Lessens the risk exposure to the lender, borrower and builder