#62 Construction Helper to assist tradesman and craftsman with residential remodel and new construction.

Published 1-19-2023
The Construction Helper will assist skilled tradesman by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. Must have a general knowledge of construction and use of hand and power tools to assist with the work.

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Manipulation of Federal Grants and Impact on Homeowners after a declared disaster.

By Murray Wennerlund 8-29-2023

Since 1953, federal grant assistance provided to homeowners has been subject to manipulation, leading to the mitigation of operational deficits in state and local municipalities.

The budget is being increased by 60% due to inflation of construction cost for materials and labor for state.

By Murray Wennerlund 8-9-2023

The state has determined that the costs for building new residential homes since 2019 has gone up by 60 percent due to inflation in the construction industry. This inflation seems only to impact state managed projects and programs.

14. 551.71(F) GFCI Protection for Receptacles (Recreational Vehicle Parks)

By Murray Wennerlund 7-18-2023

After the 2016 floods we required a temporary power pole. The city inspector failed the pole for not having GFCI on both the 30 amp and 50 amp circuits. We were using the 30 amp and 50 amp for RVs and Campers that were already protected.