WHS Construction
Partnership
The 2009-2010 Waukon High School Construction Partnership project is underway. New home construction is progressing at the building site located at 1010 Donald Lane in the Schon Addition.
Mr. Hemann and his construction class are in charge of building the 1459 square foot, three bedroom, two bathroom home.
CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) students designed the home. Interior design students will be working with the CAD Class to come up with the finishing material, colors, textures, floors, and landscape design. Accounting students are in charge of record keeping and budgeting. The computer Applications II students created this Web page and are writing newsletters to update the project participants on the progress of the building project. The Web Design class is also assisting the with the project. Agriculture and horticulture students will do the landscaping in the spring.
This project is providing an excellent opportunity for students to gain real world learning experiences. As you can see, many classes are involved in the building, promoting, budgeting, designing, and landscaping of the house.
Construction Timeline |
The Construction Class |
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Checkpoint #1:
October 31st The roof will be sheathed and finished. Checkpoint #2: December 23rd All doors and windows will be installed and capable of being locked. Soffit and fascias will be finished, the house-wrap on, the interior framing finished, and the insulation installed. Checkpoint #3: January 29th The sheetrock, mudding, and texturing will be finished on the inside of the house. Checkpoint #4: March 31st The cabinets will be installed, doors and windows all trimmed, base should be installed throughout the house, and everything should be ready for flooring. Checkpoint #5: May 7th The exterior of the house should be finished including a deck and the landscaping. Open House May 15th! |
link to more construction pictures Videos created by Computer Applications Class:
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Project Supporters
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Funding the Project This project would not be possible without the support and vision of members of this community. Dick Prestemon has graciously agreed to pay for all of the building materials and other expenses. He will be reimbursed when the house is sold. Area contractors have agreed to go unpaid for their labor until the house is sold. Any funds that remain after Mr. Prestemon and area contractors involved with the project have been paid will be invested in equipment and supplies necessary to continue with and expand the Construction Partnership Project for next year.
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