The perfect Site
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Builder vs. installer
- Builder has familiarity installer must VISIT
Look out and plan for:
- Hills, cliffs, bad access
- One lane bridge access
- Inner city restrictions
Will access limit equipment?
Requires preplanning of package type when ordering
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Overhead Obstructions
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Safety
Crane ops - WIRES require extra coordination with crane operator
Trees and limbs
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Weather vs. Schedule
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Plan for weather
If it gets wet LET IT DRY!!!
Wind vs. setting roof panels
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Access to Unload and Stage
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Big trucks and big panels
Space for equipment
Unload quickly vs. in right order and location
Room to preassemble and prep
Different panel package types have different space requirements
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Shuffling and Shuttling
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Common carrier
Lost of control
- Short on hours
- Communication with dispatcher
Lack of help
Damage to product
Two hours followed by demurrage
Proactive communication
- Cell number directions and signs
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The Foundation
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Any style
ICF
Tilt-up
Poured
Block
SIP
Tolerance
Multiple chances to correct as you go
Bearing!!
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Electrical & Plumbing Feeds
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Review and approve by
- Sub trades
- AIA
- Owner
Meeting with new electricians on site
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Correcting Plumb, Level and Square
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SIPs require a good start
A better building system that requires skill to adjust
It's harder to cheat
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Damage to Panels
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Fork vs. strap damage
Methods of prevention
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Driver damage due to straps and undersized blocking
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