by Chris | Jul 25, 2018 | Construction, Report
We’ve assembled the following pages for those interested in knowing more about our GB2 project. Questions and comments always welcome. Post comment here, or send an email to construction@habitatsnohomish.org. Gold Bar 2 Project Update Deck (click to access...
by Chris | Jul 25, 2018 | Construction
Thursday last week (7/19/18) was the final day of our affiliate’s first ever Americorp Member, Stephanie Lam. She joined the construction team just as the foundation for TCV Phase 1 was being constructed. Stephanie participated in every step of construction on...
by Chris | Jul 20, 2018 | Construction
During an open staff discussion about the map below, someone said donors give more than time. They donate talent. I had never considered that, but it’s true. If I consider the donation the construction committee makes, over and above time actual building homes,...
by Chris | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have good friends, Dave Nelson and Stacy Harris, who produced more than 60 podcasts aimed at professionals seeking career guidance and direction on management. They talked me into the interview chair to share more about how I arrived at Habitat SnoCo, how I think...
by Chris | Jul 14, 2018 | Class content, Construction
The following PDF supports the HFHSC Home Maintenance seminar (click to open) HFHSC Presents – Home Maintenance Class V1 Updated Monday 7/16/18 Thanks to the twenty or so folks who joined the discussion on Saturday. This was my first time presenting this...
by Chris | Jul 10, 2018 | Construction
Our construction activities are organized by the construction committee. We meet monthly (2nd Tue) to review what got done, and what’s next. This month we’ll discuss the following. TCV Subdivision Application (and related civil construction plan) –...
by Chris | Jul 10, 2018 | Construction
I’ve been using the Five Steps to Building a Home model for planning the coming year. It’s a good way to track progress. Today (7/10/18) we’re in Step 1 for all three active construction projects (Gold Bar 2, TCV Civil, and TCV Phase 2).
by Chris | Jul 2, 2018 | Construction
Just over three years ago we (our board of directors, really) purchased the Twin Creeks Village property at 925 112th St SE, in S Everett. The purchase was a key element in the board’s strategic commitment to our community to serve more Habitat Families. At the...
by Chris | Jun 29, 2018 | Construction
As we prepare to clear the Twin Creeks Village site of existing structures, I learned the Everett FD might value our structures as a training site. A quick email to Jim Venturo, the Assistant Chief who reviews our building plans, connected me to Ric Cade, Assistant...
by Chris | Jun 22, 2018 | Construction, Report
Highlights include: All complete except for the critical water line connection work by the water dept. First of six final inspections, passes with no corrections. The TCV planning effort breaks into three pieces – demo structures, get permit for require fill...
