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Developing this project involves several key steps, each handled by different professionals. Here’s an overview of the process and who is responsible for each task. 

  1. Site Assessment and Initial Planning
    • Designer, Surveyor, Excavator, Engineer.
    • Perimeter Flags, corner posts located – complete
    • Address Sign Posted – complete
    • Site Walk, Corners Staked – complete
    • Survey – complete
    • Preliminary Site Plans, determine area for soil test, general layout – current
    • Soil Test to determine the percolation rate of soil for septic placement. Determine native soil or sand leach field. 
    • Create Engineered Site Plans
  2. Clearing and Excavation
    • Excavation contractor.
    • Remove vegetation (no trees), rocks, and debris; prepare the site for construction.
  3. Driveway Installation
    • Excavation contractor.
    • Cut and construct gravel driveway and parking area with necessary drainage. 
    • Driveway Permit Required
  4. Utility Location Planning
    • Engineer.
    • Plan essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas lines, and stoves/fireplaces. Coordinate local utility companies.
    • Mechanical Permit Required
  5. Well Installation
    • Well driller.
    • Drill and install a well for water supply.
    • Well Permit Required
  6. Septic System Installation
    • Septic system contractor.
    • Design and install a septic system to handle wastewater, including the tank and leach field.
  7. Concrete Foundation Prep and Pouring
    • Foundation contractors or concrete contractors.
    • Excavate for and pour the foundation for yurts, connecting building, and garage area.
  8. Garage Installation
    • General builder.
    • Assemble or place and secure a prefabricated garage to the foundation.
  9. Yurt Installation
    • Contractor or factory installers.  
    • Install yurt structures, with lattice walls, roof, dome top, insulation, cover, windows, and doors. 
  10. Connecting Structure Framing
    • General contractors and framing carpenters.
    • Build a special hallway connecting the two yurts and garage, including walls, floor, and roof structures.
  11. Plumbing Installation
    • Licensed plumbers.
    • Install the plumbing system, including pipes, fixtures, and connections to the water supply and septic or sewer system.
  12. Electrical Installation
    • Licensed electrician.
    • Install electrical wiring, outlets, fixtures, and connect to the main power supply.
  13. Solar Installation
    • Solar contractor.
    • Install solar panel systems.
    • Solar Permit Required
  14. HVAC Installation
    • HVAC contractor.
    • Install mini-split heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
    • Install ventilation in bath house, laundry, and kitchen.
  15. Insulation and Drywall Installation
    • Insulation contractors and drywall installers.
    • Install insulation in walls and ceilings, followed by drywall.
  16. Interior Finishing
    • General contractors and various specialists (e.g., painters, tile installers).
    • Complete interior work such as painting, flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures.
  17. Landscaping and Final Touches
    • Landscaper garden designers.
    • Complete exterior work, including grading, planting, and other landscaping elements.
  18. Inspection and Approvals
    • Local inspectors and officials.
    • Ensure all work complies with building codes and regulations; issue final approvals.
 
 

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