Purpose:
The Construction/Building committee shall be responsible for implementing the construction activity of Habitat homes.
Member’s Skills and Attributes:
- The Committee shall be comprised of people with background in the following areas whenever possible: Carpentry practice, General Contracting, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Trades, Plumbing Trades
- In addition, there will be other members who have the interest of quality, adequate, affordable housing as defined by the Board
- There shall be one representative that serves as a Board liaison
- There will be one representative that serves as a maintenance advisor to the Family Support committee
- There will be a qualified chairperson
The Committee Will:
- Work with the Site Selection Committee to ascertain appropriate properties and develop pre acquisition budget estimates
- Present appropriate house plans to the Board for approval
- Assist staff or volunteer site supervisor develop comprehensive work lists and schedules
- Solicit bids for sub-contracted labor (a minimum of 2)
- Develop lists of materials for the Fundraising Committee to acquire
- Conduct monitoring of sites to ensure quality, safety, and stewardship.
- Advise the Board on policy changes that relate to house design, project specifications, and disbursement of resources
- Request an annual budget for discretionary spending on tools and equipment under $1,000.00. All major equipment purchases exceeding $1,000.00 will require Board approval
- Meet monthly at a time appointed by the Chairperson
- Advise Volunteer Committee regarding need for volunteers
- Ensure positive, productive communication with the Family Support Committee
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