Construction Playbook

• Tape measure: This can be one of the most utilized tools throughout your day. Have a quality tape measure that is one inch wide and a minimum length of 25-feet. - 100-foot tape measure: Useful for measuring setbacks and other measurements that exceed your 25-foot measuring tape. • Jobsite Rules & Regulations Signs: Provided by your division, these signs explain our policies and jobsite rules such as safety requirements (100% hardhat policy), no food or drink, or loud music in any home. • Markers: Having a supply of large, permanent markers on hand is useful in marking items, identifying necessary corrections or writing the lot/plan number of the home. Be cognizant of where you use these markers as they are permanent and can etch the surface of different materials. Only use where you know it will be covered up. Anyone can see what you write, including and especially Homeowners. Remember to keep it professional and stick to the facts. • Spray paint: For use only when necessary to mark important items such as HVAC register locations, cabinet layouts, plumbing, electric locations or addresses on foundations and slabs. As with markers, only write in areas where it can be covered up and always write professionally. In some cases, the paint may bleed through vinyl or stucco. Be aware of the location and material coverage before using the paint. • Tape: Consistently using different colored tape helps identify what Trade is necessary for which repair (i.e blue tape = cabinet and paint touch-up, green tape = drywall touch-up). • Six-foot level: A level is valuable when doing quality and frame walks to check for level and plumb surfaces.

LEARNING IN ACTION Review both electronic and physical tools with your mentor/manager. Manager Signature__________________ Date _______________

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