IET 120CONSTRUCTION PROJECTName:Kissimmee Rice

Dwelling

Number of Floors

Square Footage

Square footage of each floor Level 1 and Level Two

2,209 Each

Square footage total Total 2,209x2

4,418

Location

Building Materials

Cinder Blocks (recyclables) Skylights (natural light and heat) Energy efficient appliances (save electric

and less water consumption)

Floor Plan Layout

I chose this layout because I thought that this would give each person plenty of personal space, plus two common room for gathering. And two kitchens so that everyone will have plenty of room.

Timeline

Week Action1 Getting land and approvals2 Site Work3-6 Foundation7-11 Rough Carpentry12-13 Concrete Slabs13-15 HVAC15-18 Plumbing19-22 Electrical23-25 Roofing 26-30 Exterior Finishings31-35 Floor Finishings35-39 Paint40-42 Interior Work (Light Fixtures, Mirrors, etc)43-47 Cleaning

Conclusion

I learned that building an establishment is a lot more work than just picking one out, and saying, “I want this one!” This has taught me that there is a lot of money in build supplies and laborers; and that labor is typically a lot more expensive then anything else in the house.