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Habitat for Humanity Project Begins (HA1001)

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Bob begins a brand new project in Yonkers, NY. Along with a team of volunteers and Habitat for Humanity, he undertakes the considerable task of building a house in exactly one week. Before construction begins, Bob takes us on a tour of Yonkers and meets with Mayor John Spencer. Back on site, Bob Ryley tells us about the pre-cast foundation system from Superior Walls of America. Dennis Hardman of the APA (Engineered Wood Association), one of the project's primary sponsors, points out a number of the engineered wood products being utilized in the build. Next we visit a Habitat community in Phoenix, Arizona to learn a bit more about the organization. Finally, we meet the architect of our house, Ed Binkley, and Jim Killoran from Habitat for Humanity, to discuss the plans.

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• Visit the Habitat for Humanity Web site
• Read more about Installing the Superior Walls Foundation System
• Visit the Engineered Wood Association Web site
• Read more Affordable Housing
• Read more about the House Plans

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	Tour of Yonkers, New York Bob joins Mayor John Spencer for a tour of Yonkers, NY. The 4th largest city in the state, Yonkers overlooks the Hudson River. Watch video and view full description
	Laying Precast Foundation System Ryley meets with Jim Whiteside, construction manager for Habitat and they look at the pre-cast foundation by Superior Wall Systems. Watch video and view full description
	Discussing Engineered Wood Dennis Hodgrin of APA shows Ryley the engineered wood used in the Yonkers "Blitz Build". Watch video and view full description
	Overview of Habitat for Humanity Bob discusses the Habitat for Humanity mission and projects. A nonprofit, nondenominational housing organization, Habitat has built more than 125,000 houses in more than 87 countries, including some 45,000 houses across ... Watch video and view full description
	Review of the Home's Project Plans Bob meets with Jim Kilorian, President of Habitat in Westchester County and Ed Binkley, the architect who won the Design Competition, to look over the plans for the house. Watch video and view full description