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FIREPLACE SCOPE OF WORK

Objective of this Scope of Work

► To ensure that the Fireplace(s) are installed in a manner consistent with all applicable building codes, manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements, and acceptable construction practices.

Terms used in this document

►SITE SUPERINTENDENT: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.
►SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance
Fireplace: General

► The fireplace shall be the size and type designated on the Work Order. It shall be a prefabricated unit and shall be installed by the Subcontractor per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
► All installation shall be done by trained, experienced individuals.
► All fireplaces shall be installed level, plumb, and square, and must meet or exceed all fire and county, state, or local codes.
► No fireplace box may be out of line more than 1/4 inch. The fireplace should be installed in such a manner that when the face of the fireplace is installed the face shall fit snug against all walls. During installation care must be taken by the Subcontractor not to damage the work of other Subcontractors.
► The Subcontractor must correct any deficiency found during the inspection and the job must be 100-percent complete before payment will be made.

Fireplace: Installation

► Fireplaces shall be installed per plans.
► It is the responsibility of the Subcontractor to install deadwood as necessary.
► The framing Subcontractor should have installed all firestops. In the event the Subcontractor finds that firestops are missing the Site Superintendent should be notified immediately.
► The Subcontractor shall not damage another Subcontractor’s work. If any wood needs to be cut the Subcontractor should not damage the subfloor or any framing member.
► All chimneys shall be capped or a shroud installed per plans.
► All fireplaces shall be equipped with gas starters.
► If a propane adapter is required, it will be provided and installed by the Subcontractor.
► If the Subcontractor furnishes and installs the fireplace fronts, hearths, and mantels, they shall be installed per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
► All fireplace faces, hearths, and mantles shall be installed square, level, and plumb. The face and/or mantel shall fit smoothly and snugly against the walls. There shall be no more than a 1/8-inch gap to be caulked on any side.
► The fireplace key, escutcheons, and information manuals shall be delivered to Builder's office. These will be included in the New Homeowner’s Manual given to the homeowner prior to closing.
► Any trash or debris shall be removed to the dumpster and the site and house must be cleaned before the job will be considered complete.
► Any items found during the final inspection that need correction shall be corrected before payment will be made.

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🏅 Create a Business Worth Owning

📶 Integrated step-by-step program using all tools and systems

💡 Two coaching sessions per month

📊 Monthly scorecard to measure the journey

🛠️ Tools: All tools (Chart of Accounts, Cost Codes, BBOS Estimator, Builder Business Model Canvas, SubManager, ClientManager, Policy Handbook, Management Scorecard).

🤝 What we do together:

  • A 180+-day engagement covering financials, estimating, subcontractors, clients, and workforce.
  • Coaching sessions every two weeks to review your real numbers and coach policy implementation.
  • A monthly “Business Health Scorecard” that shows where you are strong and where to strengthen.
  • Focus on building a business system that allows you to:
    • move out of day-to-day management;
    • develop a valuable legacy enterprise; and
    • create a business with significant market value.

💲 Investment: $3,500-$5,000.

🪜 Progression logic:

  • This is the capstone — combining all five prior steps into one system that builds a business worth owning.

🎯Outcome: "Now I control my business, not the other way around."

👷 Manage Your Workforce

👷‍♀️ Put the right people in the right position

📄 Create an Organization Chart and Position Descriptions

📄 Integrate employment policies

🛠️ Tools: OrgChart, Position Descriptions, Company Policy Template

🤝 What we do together:

  • Create a Company organization chart.
  • Create Job Descriptions.
  • Implement employee policy handbook
  • Identify inefficiencies in labor margins.
  • Discover hidden labor costs.

💲 Investment: $1,250-$1,500.

🪜 Progression logic:

  • Labor is usually the last controllable variable — now you are tackling optimization and efficiency.

🎯Outcome: "Now I am in control of the work that must be completed, and my employees understand their positions and accountabilities."

🗣️ Control the Client Relationship

📄 Client log, Change Order system

📄 Notice of Completion, Draw Requests

📄 Communication templates for disputes

🛠️ Tools: ClientManager, Client Contact Log, Initial Specifications, NAHB Residential Construction Guide

🤝 What we do together:

  • Implement a structured client management system.
  • Introduce the Client Contact Log.
  • Provide templates for change order and scope adjustments.
  • Train on reducing disputes and managing client expectations.

💲 Investment: $750-$1,250

🪜 Progression logic:

  • With the business financially stable and risk-protected, control of clients and their expectations ensures smoother operations and fewer profit leaks.

🎯Outcome: "Now I can manage clients and their expectations without projects spinning out of control."

🧯Identify and Manage Risks

🏠 Project Risks:

  • Site Risks – site injuries with no primary insurance coverage.
  • Reputational Risks – You don’t deliver what you promised because your subcontractors were not on the same page.
  • Capacity Risks – You can’t deliver what you promised because you don’t have the organizational structure to support your sales.

🔍 Management Risks:

  • Company Structural Risks – You don’t have the right people in the right positions.
  • Promotional Risks – Your market doesn’t know or care about your products.
  • Competitive Risks – You haven’t differentiated your company, so lowest price is the only way you can compete. 
  • Market Demand Risks – a bad market cycle will cripple or destroy your business.

🛠️ Tools: SubManager, Organizing for Success, Builder Business Model Canvas, Budgeting Forecasts

🤝 What we do together:

  • Implement Terms and Conditions, Scopes of Work, and Inspection Reports for all Subcontractors.
  • Review how you track subcontractor insurance and compliance.
  • Analyze your organizational structure to optimize production capacity.
  • Review your business model.
  • Create “Expected Case”, “Best Case”, and Worst Case” budgeting scenarios.

💲 Investment: $1,000-$1,500

🪜 Progression logic:

  • After financial clarity and profitable estimating, risk management provides the next layer of company stability.

🎯Outcome: "Now I can reduce or transfer risk exposure; identify and appeal to my primary market; and plan for any type of economic environment."

🧮Price with Confidence

🔍 Audit your estimating process

🔎 Review all active projects monthly for budget-to-actual performance

🔍 Debrief every completed project for profitability and work flow

📶 Install a margin-tracking dashboard

🛠️ Tools: BBOS Estimator, Overhead Calculator, Completed Project Profitability Report

🤝 What we do together:

  • Audit your current estimating process.
  • Benchmark your margins against industry and market standards.
  • Optimize estimating margins for maximum profitability.
  • Track true budget-to-actual expenditures.

💲 Investment: $750-$1,250

🪜 Progression logic:

  • Once finances are stable, you can sharpen your pricing to stop leaving money on the table.
  • You’ll know the margin to use to make sure overhead is allocated profitably. 

🎯Outcome: "Now I can bid jobs knowing I'll profit, not just hoping for profit."

💰90-Day Financial Reset

🗄️ Rebuild Chart of Accounts on NAHB Model

🗃️ Rebuild Cost Codes on CSI model

🛠️ Tools: Accounting platform, NAHB Chart of Accounts, CSI Cost Codes, Management Scorecard

🤝 What we do together:

  • Access to your accounting platform is required.
  • Rebuild your Chart of Accounts for project-level profitability.
  • Create and align Cost Codes so estimating, job costing, and reporting all “speak the same language.”
  • One-on-one coaching call every two weeks during the program to interpret your numbers.

💲 Investment: $1,500-$3,000

🪜 Why start here?

  • Without financial clarity, nothing else matters.
  • The reason you are in business is to make a profit. 
  • Do you KNOW if you are doing that?

🎯Outcome: "Now I know if my business is profitable and my business model is sound."

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