Keeping a Job-site clean and organized can be a challenge for any construction crew. During a construction project, there are many subcontractors completing tasks and clean up tends to be the last thing on their mind. So, who is responsible for maintaining a job site clean?
Typically, it is up to each subcontractor to pick up their own debris. Painters clean up and pick up after themselves; plastic, tape, paper; framers collect their pieces of wood, nails, pieces of plywood, etc. Ultimately though, it is up to the General Contractor to make sure that not only I the job site clean, but that all tools, and equipment are organized.
At Futures Building Company, all our work is completed with an attention to detail not found with other builders. That attention to detail begins with the clean up and organization from the first day. The picture above shows a recent remodel in the last stages of finishing.
Protection
We’ve already made a post about Protection. Notice the plywood on the floor. This is placed there to protect the floor, which was not part of the project. It isn’t just plywood directly on floor. First we place water proof paper taped all over the floor. Once that is in place, then the plywood goes over the paper. This ensures that the tile, or wood floor are protected from any spills or sharp pieces of metal (nails, screws, etc.) or falling tools.
Garbage cans already lined with bags helps everyone keep work areas clean. These are then pulled up, knotted and placed in dumpsters typically available for projects.
Is your rented dumpster on your driveway? Or on the street? Does your contractor ensure that there’s plywood under dumpster to protect your road and or driveway? Those areas are also part of our protection tasks.
Some of our projects take months to complete so it is an advantage to have supplies and tools readily available to our crew.
Closets can be excellent areas to store supplies and owners appreciate the effort we put as we progress with their project. The picture above shows items that we use everyday at any project. Blankets for protection of counters, appliances, pictures on walls. Different kinds and sizes of tape, Blue Painters tape, yellow tape, Booties (Shoe covers), Small towels for quick clean up. The list could go on but it goes to show how much organization helps in our jobs, and the productivity of our crews.
Another advantage to this organization is the materials used in project stay behind at client’s home for future use. (repairs, touch ups or other). All paint cans are clearly marked with dates, color ID and areas where they were used.
Handling Dust
There are times when your remodels happen while the clients are living in their homes an keeping everything clean is very important.
Their daily activities do not stop by our activities. We create paths for them to get from one area of house to another. “Zipper Doors” are very convenient for these areas and when we are dealing with dusty tasks, we always have an Air machine blowing all dust to the outside. This minimizes the cleaning time not just for our crew but also for the clients.
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