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

ID:(171, 0)



Overhead Obstructions

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Safety

Crane ops - WIRES require extra coordination with crane operator

Trees and limbs

ID:(172, 0)



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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Builder vs. Installer

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Same goal different paths

Coordination of trades

ID:(174, 0)



Safety

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OSHA

Fall arrest

Forklift operators (all terrain forktruck)

10 hour

Online

Workers comp insurance provider

ID:(175, 0)



The Crew

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Typical size

3-5

Lead vs. labor

Extra help on crane day

- sleeping operator

Crew assignments and coordination

ID:(176, 0)



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

ID:(177, 0)



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

ID:(178, 0)



The Foundation

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Any style

ICF

Tilt-up

Poured

Block

SIP

Tolerance

Multiple chances to correct as you go

Bearing!!

ID:(179, 0)



Electrical & Plumbing Feeds

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Review and approve by

- Sub trades

- AIA

- Owner

Meeting with new electricians on site

ID:(180, 0)



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

ID:(181, 0)



Equipment Options and Specs

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Hand set

Forklift

Crane

ID:(182, 0)



Unloading SIPs

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Forklift vs. crane

Spreader bar

Fork extensions

Hand unload

ID:(183, 0)



Damage to Panels

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Fork vs. strap damage

Methods of prevention

Camera

Driver damage due to straps and undersized blocking

ID:(184, 0)



Proper Panel Storage

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Flat and dry

Stickers or cribbing

ID:(185, 0)