Project YIPPEE: Construction Overview
VERSION 5

Introduction to Version 5: (January 2006)

YIPPEE Construction was previously organized into Phases. This was helpful in identifying what had to happen before Cassandra could be onsite to participate, and also helpful when C+C faced having to self-fund their project (i.e., do some stuff, find more money, do more stuff, find more money, repeat!) Those original Phases were:

• Phase I (work that had to be done with Cassandra offsite, and other work that could be simultaneously started),
• Phase II (moving the 14' yurt and Cassandra over to live onsite), and
• Phase III (finishing work started in Phase I, then raising the MLA yurts and finishing).

According to these construction plans, Cassandra was not supposed to live onsite until all outside contractors were finished and offsite, and construction was further along. But, another winter at Poocham was not supposed to happen either. C+C chose to proceed with the Park Avenue Plan, a plan which essentially replaced Phase II.

Now, due to implementation of the Park Avenue Plan, Cassandra is onsite and available to work on construction. Special accomodations are needed for the few remaining tasks requiring outside contractors. Special accomodations will also have to be arranged for Cassandra during use of the generator and other unsafe equipment. Safety of tools and materials is an ongoing coordination task.

With the implementation of the Park Avenue Plan, organization by Phases is no longer useful: there are just a bunch of remaining tasks. Although a complete reorganization of these tasks has been done, the tasks from prior versions of the Construction Overview have been kept. Task numbers (for C+C's project management) are kept, and in parenthesis, as before. In this new Construction Overview version, completed tasks have been moved to the bottom. As tasks are completed, they will also be moved to the bottom. This will leave only remaining and in progress tasks at the top.

And now, on with the...

REMAINING CONSTRUCTION:

Cassandra is now onsite and available to work on construction. Chris will generally be available on weekends. Helpers must follow the MCS-Safety Protocol. {{llinkk} Special accomodations are needed for the few remaining tasks requiring outside contractors. Special accomodations will also have to be arranged for Cassandra during use of the generator and other unsafe equipment. Safety of tools and materials is an ongoing coordination task.

Ongoing:

• (303.00) Erosion control: driveways, pipelines, silt fences
• (275.04) Materials transport/inventory
• (288.00) Wood for burning (need for fall/winter)
• (213.36) Site cleanup (general and specifically for Cass safety)
• (305.00) Bug control

Welcome Center tasks:

4) Platform:

• (213.27) shape ground for drainage [in prog]
• (213.27) lay gravel/stone over site

• (213.08) plumbing, in-platform[in prog]

• (213.10) attach plywood underneath[in prog]
• (213.11) attach skirting
• (213.37) Connect water and heating pipes into yurt's systems

(300) Park Avenue finishing:

• (262.05) Interior walls [in prog]
• (262.06) Plumbing, interior and hookup [in prog]
• (300.12) Internet connection for Cass [in prog]
• (300.28) Modify for shower arrangements onsite [in prog]
• (300.29) Water filtration (hookup temporary to use until Util shed ready)
• (300.31) Outside area safe for Cass/open windows [in prog]

(239) Power installed:

• (213.25) C+C: Clear area and Construct power house shed [in prog]
• (239.10, 239.11) If Hydro: trench and piping, install turbine, other equip and wiring
• (239.10, 239.11) If Solar: install ground mounts, panels, wiring to power house, install other equip and wiring
• (299.00) Biodiesel: Locate source(s), Establish onsite storage, Transport/delivery arrangements

MLA Tasks:

2) (213.01) Footings:

1. affix to ledge [in prog]
2. measure to location from existing installation
3. remove dirt and clean rock
4. drill hole into rock
5. cut rebar to 1 ft and insert into holes
6. cut footing form, put in place
7. mix and pour concrete into form
8. screed top of pour to level
9. insert bolt
10. after concrete dries, attach post to footing using post bracket
11. traditional [in prog]
    • measure to location from existing installation
    • dig hole w/ post hole digger to 48"
    • put form in place
    • mix & pour concrete
    • screed top of pour to level
    • insert bolt
    • after concrete dries, attach post to footing using post bracket

• (213.01) attach 4x6 beams (do as posts are installed) [in prog]
• (213.27) shape ground for drainage [in prog]
• (213.27) lay gravel/stone over site
• (213.02) attach 2x6 T&G flooring
• (213.26) attach perimeter blocking, trim circle, seal cut edges

• sand floor
• clean and apply sealer

• (213.01) attach beams, rim joists and post supports (do as posts are installed) [in prog]
• (213.01) attach joists to beams (and platform) (do as posts are installed) [in prog]
• (213.27) shape ground for drainage [in prog]
• (213.27) lay gravel/stone over site
• (213.04) attach decking
• (213.05) attach stairs
• (213.06) attach railing

• footings
• construct/insulate
• roof finish
• (213.41) Install hot water tank
• (213.42) Install pressure tank
• (213.38) Install water filtration

• (213.07) Radiant floor heating
• (213.08) plumbing, in-platform
• (213.09) electric, in-platform

• (213.10) attach insulation
• (213.10) attach plywood underneath
• (213.11) attach skirting
• (213.37) Connect water and heating pipes into yurt's systems
• (213.40) Radiant flooring loops filled and primed

Can be done anytime:

• (279.03) Stain/Seal deck parts (deck railing posts)
• (276.03) Plant seed along pipe/trenching lines
• (276.02) Plant seed along main driveway
• (262.07) Electric 14' (interior)
• (262.08) WC Entry deck railing

• (260.40) seal roof [on hold til spring]
• (260.50) Weatherproof

• seal roof [on hold til spring]

Welcome Center/Park Avenue tasks (to be done after power and utility shed installed):

• (213.39) Radiant flooring loops filled and primed
• (300.33) Dismantle woodstove heating and use radiant floor heating

Yurt Raising and After:

For "Push Week", Chris will use vacation time and have one week off from work, being available for weekend-week-weekend, nine days total, for the following:

• (213.03) Drip edged installed
• (213.30) Lay/tape down drop cloth/paper
• (213.15) Raise 20' and 30' yurts (5-7 people req'd)
• (213.16) Connect the two yurts
• (213.17,213.18) Internal Walls + Loft construction (note: remove plywood under platform to ensure clearance from heat, plumbing, or electrical systems)
• (213.22) Kitchen cabinets/counter installation
• (213.19, 213.20)Finishing of: plumbing, electric
• (213.31) Flooring finish Installation of: Shelvings (213.23), TV loft adaptation (213.24), appliances (213.32)

After "Push Week", 2-3 weeks of finishing work may be required to complete above tasks.

Move! (up to MLA)

• can commence (205.05), approx date: fall/winter 2006.

yippee!

Convert Park Ave to WC:

• (304.01) Bed frame down
• (304.02) Woodstove pipe hole permanent patch
• (304.03) Walls extended to full
• (304.04) Shower installed
• (304.05) Flooring sanded, cleaned and finished
• (304.06) Convert studor valve to interior intake and patch yurt
• (304.07) Install W/D
• (304.08) Install wardrobe/shelving

2nd Move! (Chris' office into WC and all remaining belongings)

• can be done (205.06).

Yippee!

Poocham house can be quit!

• (202.00) Clean hell house
• (200.00) Give notice to landlord

YIPPEE!

(203.00) Relax!
(226.24) Team YIPPEE Hat Retirement Party

Due to Cassandra being onsite earlier than anticipated, and with the Park Avenue internet work around, the following tasks have been removed. These can now be addressed after all else is done:

• (223) Satellite installed (if decide to use that for internet)
• (224) Internet/computers network

C+C will now (finally!) get settled! ... And, do things like landscaping and getting their hiking trails established.

YIPPEE! YIPPEE! YIPPEE!

COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION:

1. Implementation of all work done by contractors must be done in this phase. Some of the below may be completed by Chris and helpers.

• (209) Driveway put in and sites cleared: Contractors [in prog]
• (209.50) Contractor: Clearing/access for boiler and woodshed [done 11/05]
• (209.70) Contractor: Gravel (stone) dumped for MLA, WC, boiler and woodshed [done 11/05]
• (209.80) Contractor: Problems fixed [done 08/05]
• (276) C+C: seed excavated area[done 5/28/05]
• (236) Septic installed: Contractor[done 8/19/05]
• (208) Water source developed/installed
  • Contractor: locate potential springs and flag [done][8/21-in prog again][done 8/27/05]
  • Contractor: dig spring(s), verify water presence, fill/tile/cap [done 11/05]
  • (215.80, 213.13) C+C: trench/pipe [done 11/11/05]
• Wood boiler installed
  • C+C: Mark site [done]
  • (209.50, 209.70) Contractor: Clear/level site and dump gravel [done 11/05]
• (215.90) C+C: choose utility shed site and prep [done 9/11/05]
• (215.80, 213.13) C+C: flag paths, dig trenches, set piping in place and fill trenches [done 11/11/05]
• (228.15) Contractor: deliver boiler and set in place [done 11/9/05]
• (239) Power installed
• (215.70) C+C: Site for power house [done 9/13/05]

2. Coordination of all above, including permitting and coordination with bank. [Ongoing]

3. Preparation of W.C. and M.L.A. sites for construction [done] 4. Continued preparations for, and management of, Phases II and III [Ongoing]

5. After driveway is established and sites cleared, (and Zoning Permit obtained) the following MLA and WC construction by Chris and MCS-Safe helpers (a.k.a. Team YIPPEE) may begin. Work area must be kept off limits to anyone who has not been through the Safety Protocol. This task may carry on through Phase II.

At Poocham Road house:

• Measure and Cut wood [done]
• Sand deck boards [done]
• Sealing of all wood [In prog, only deck railing posts remain]

At YIPPEE site

1) (260) Storage Shed: lay skids, assemble shed, install floor, install roof [done 12/04]

2) (213.01) Footings (WC):

1. traditional [WC done 9/4/05]
   • measure to location from existing installation
   • dig hole w/ post hole digger to 48"
   • put form in place
   • mix & pour concrete
   • screed top of pour to level insert bolt
   • after concrete dries, attach post to footing using post bracket

• install 4x4 posts
• attach 2x6 framing
• attach 2x6 roof supports
• attach roof plywood[done 10/22/05]

• (213.01) attach 4x6 beams (do as posts are installed) [WC done 9/18/05]
• (213.02) attach 2x6 T&G flooring [WC done 10/22/05]
• (213.26) attach perimeter blocking, trim circle, seal cut edges [WC done 10/30/05]

• (213.07) Radiant floor heating [WC done 12/05]
• (213.09) electric, in-platform [WC done 12/05]

• (213.10) attach insulation[WC done 1/06]