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  • A construction worker wearing a bright green hard hat, sunglasses, and gloves, standing in front of a wooden wall, holding a tape measure, and talking with others.

    Habitat House - A Project Manager's Perspective

    This presentation offers a comprehensive look at the Habitat house build process from a project management perspective. Ideal for Cornerstone Construction Leaders looking to understand the full scope of a build day and how to lead effectively.

  • Wooden framing of a house under construction with metal brackets and a handwritten note reading '1319 Stewart' on a piece of wood.

    Adopting FORTIFIED Building Standards

    This presentation outlines key construction practices that strengthen homes against severe weather, based on FORTIFIED standards. It covers proper hardware installation, documentation for insurance, and structural techniques to ensure roof integrity, gable stability, and continuous load paths.

  • Two construction workers wearing helmets and gloves review plans and tools on a wooden work surface at an outdoor construction site with parked cars and residential houses in the background.

    House Sheathing

    This presentation covers best practices for installing OSB wall sheathing, including proper nailing patterns, panel placement, and safety tips. It also emphasizes techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency when working with volunteers.

  • Wooden framing for a house under construction with blue sky and green trees in the background.

    Wall Plumbing, Lining and Bracing

    This presentation covers essential techniques for plumbing corners, aligning walls, and applying both temporary and permanent bracing. It emphasizes accuracy and over-bracing to prevent structural issues later in the build.

  • Construction workers and volunteers assembling a house frame. One person in gray with a yellow helmet and tool belt is working on the roof. Two others in white helmets are standing on ladders; one in a red shirt is fixing the roof, and another in a red shirt and shorts is holding tools and smiling. A person in blue with a white helmet is observing. The background shows trees and Lowe's branding on the house wrap.

    Exterior Trim

    This presentation provides step-by-step guidance for installing porch-side exterior trim, including soffits, siding, and corner details. It emphasizes precision in alignment, nailing, and material handling to ensure a clean, professional finish.

  • A construction site of a wooden house framed with plywood and beams, with a ladder and tools on the floor, under a clear blue sky.

    Fall Protection

    This presentation reviews OSHA-compliant fall protection systems, including proper use of harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points. It emphasizes safe practices for volunteers working at height and outlines key components of personal fall arrest and restraint systems.

  • Construction workers building a wooden house frame on a sunny day.

    Snapping and Platting

    This presentation covers best practices for marking top and bottom plates, laying out studs, and aligning wall sections with slab chalk lines. It emphasizes accuracy in framing layout to ensure walls are straight, properly braced, and built to spec.

  • A corner of a rooftop with a solar panel, showing a wall with a yellow rectangle on the side.

    Fascia Diamonds

    Fascia diamonds add architectural interest to house elevations and are to be installed on all gable peaks. This presentation provides guidance on proper installation techniques, including when to use siding and which tools to use for clean cuts.

  • Group of five diverse construction workers smiling at the camera on a building site under a wooden frame, wearing hard hats and safety gear on a sunny day.

    Garage Door Opening Trim

    This presentation details the step-by-step process for installing both exterior and interior garage door trim, including jambs, flashing, and Hardie trim. It highlights proper spacing, alignment, and material use to ensure durability and a clean finish.

  • A smiling construction worker wearing a green safety helmet, sunglasses, and bright green shirt, standing on a ladder at a building site, holding a tool, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

    Truss Bracing

    This presentation outlines standardized bracing methods used across common Habitat roof elevations. It explains how elevation outlines guide bracing requirements, eliminating the need for custom engineering on every floorplan.

  • Front & Back Porch Ceiling

  • Pyramid Style Porch Column Trim

  • Gable Crown

  • Erecting Cross-Gable Valleys

Cornerstone College Presentations

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