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Step 11 - Construction Day

Now that all of your materials have been ordered and volunteers have been scheduled it is time to construct your rain barrel.

Prior to construction:

1. Arrive early
2. Take “Before” photo
3. Organize the construction site:
    ● Position plants and materials
    ● Label tools
    ● Place tools that are not being used in a central location
    ● Put Emergency Kit on hand in the central location
4. Greet and organize volunteers
    ● Have volunteers sign in
    ● Delegate responsibilities
    ● Announce the schedule and breaks
    ● Provide info on emergency plan, bathroom locations, and refreshments
    ● Distribute the Construction Sequence information
    ● Take photo of all volunteers

During Construction:
1. Take photos of all the construction phases, emphasizing the volunteers
2. Interview the volunteers

Post-Construction:
1. Take “After” photo
2. Step back and appreciate

Remember to:
● Continuously monitor safety
● Have fun!

 

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Typical Manufactured Urban Rain Barrel Design
Typical Manufactured Urban Rain Barrel Design with added accessories
(Source: Composters.com, A subsidiary of The Green Culture ®)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  Project Steps  


Step 1 - Let's Begin
Step 2 - Goals/Objectives & Budget
Step 3 - Gather Information
Step 4 - Location & Size of Rain Barrel
Step 5 - Designing Your Rain Barrel
Step 6 - Design Review & Obtaining Permission
Step 7 - Preliminary Plans for Construction Day
Step 8 - Construction
Step 9 - Advertise
Step 10 - Develop Timeline
Step 11 - Construction Day
Step 12 - Maintenance
Step 13
- Write Summary Report

 

 

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