This document summarizes the Blitz Build project in Joplin, Missouri in 2012 carried out by California State University, Chico students. It discusses the goals of providing students with hands-on construction experience while helping communities, introduces those involved in planning and executing the project safely, and outlines the challenges, structures, training, and successes of the project which saw students build 4 homes in 7 days while upholding their zero-incident safety policy.

1. California State University, Chico

2. Introductions
 Josh Payne – Blitz Build Project Manager
 Danielle Van Lente – AGC Student Chapter
Vice President

3. Goals of Community Service
 Provide Students With The Opportunity to Engage in
Construction Management Practices While Meeting
Unmet Needs And Experiencing The Joy of Giving
 Instill Service to Community
 Gain Real World Experience
 Project Development, Management, And Execution
 Student Organized, Implemented, And Executed

4. History of Blitz Build
 New Orleans 2006-2008
 Concow 2009
 Torres Shelter 2009
 Catalyst Blitz Build 2010
 Catalyst Blitz Build 2011
 Joplin Blitz Build 2012
 Patrick Ranch Blitz Build 2012

6. Blitz Build 2012 - Joplin
 Location: Joplin, Missouri
 March 15 – 23
 4 Homes in 7 Days
 3 Homes Ground up
 1 Major Remodel
 AGC Education Foundation Partnership
 Became a Part of The Joplin Community
 Devoted Over 10,000 Man Hours

7. "You think you are going to give something to
people in need. You end up receiving more
than you could imagine. I feel like I became
part of the community" - Ian Walline

8. Challenges
 Maintain ZERO Incident Policy
 Build in Inclement Weather
 Transport 90 Students 2000 Miles
 Communication With Partners
 Tools And Materials
 Homeowner Satisfaction
 Local Building Codes
 Cost

9. "We don't stop unless there's lightning. It's been cold, it's been
wet, but every one of our students has progressed through it"

10. Planning Team Structure
 Industry Partners
 Non-Profit Organization
 Faculty Advisors
 Student Project Management Group
 Student Committee Leadership
 Student Volunteers

11. Jobsite Team Structure
 Project Manager
 Assistant Project Manager
 Foreman
 Safety Officers
 Student Volunteers
 Industry Partners

12. Safety Committee
 Planning Phase
 Student Safety Handbooks
 Establish Preliminary Safety Plans
 Develop Jobsite Safety Binders
 PPE
 MSDS
 Encourage Student Collaboration
 Create Future Precedence For Project Safety

13. Jobsite Safety Procedures
 Execution Phase
 Identify Risks
 Supervise Jobsite Activities
 Build a Collaborative Safety Culture
 Daily Task-Specific Tailgate Meetings
 Documentation of Near Misses

14. Industry Training
 AGC Heath & Safety Council Training
 CPR
 Defensive Driver Training
 Hilti Training
 SIP Home Building Training
 Contractor Mentorship

15. AGC Safety Training Seminar
 Real World Application of Safety Analysis
 Instilled Safety Mindset For All
 New View on Jobsite Safety
 Detailed Analysis of Project Activities
 Group Oriented Dedication to Safety
 Plan Ahead!

16. Successes
 Upheld ZERO Accident Policy
 4 Homes Roughed-in
 Personal Connection With The Community
 Fostered Lifelong Teamwork Skills
 Established Precedence For Future
Community Service Projects
 Set New Safety Standards For Community
Service Projects at Chico State

17. In many ways, the rebuilding project underway this week in Joplin
rivaled that of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" - Joplin Globe
"It's absolutely wonderful to have walls and a roof again,
and a home we can call ours" - Sam Alderman

18. THANK YOU!