We have provided a rundown of the potential media opportunities/story angles that you may be interested in covering during this Tulsa “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” build. 

A few general Media Notes:

  • During the weeklong building process, media can drop off reporters & photographers near the build site but parking for vehicles is limited. Please see the attached site and parking maps.
  • Open access to the construction site and photos INSIDE the home during construction WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
  • Waller & Company PR will work to accommodate any interview requests, but it would be wise for media covering the build to call the Waller PR offices at

(918) 587-1909 in advance and schedule interviews. We will have Waller staff on-site in the Media Tent every day during the build.

 

BUILD SCHEDULE
The weeklong planned construction schedule includes the following events.
(Note: times and dates are subject to change.)

Thursday, January 28

1) INTERVIEW THE FAMILY- Local media are INVITED to interview the family before they leave on vacation during the build (possibly late morning)

2) BRAVEHEART MARCH – Media are WELCOME to the “Braveheart” march of builders and volunteers to the construction area (check-in at 1 p.m., march at approximately 2:30 p.m.)

Friday, January 29

1) HOUSE DEMOLITION – Construction crews will begin demolition of the family’s house with heavy equipment (approximately 12 Noon) 

2) HOUSE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS – The 24-hour construction/production process begins today.

  • Prep pad for new foundation (4 p.m.)

3) POUR HOUSE FOOTERS – (approximately 8 p.m.)

4) POUR HOUSE FOUNDATION – (approximately 11 p.m.)

Saturday, January 30

1) HOUSE IS FRAMED – Begins at approximately 6 a.m., lasts all day

2) OTHER CONSTRUCTION

  • Window installation begins
  • Rough Plumbing and electrical
  • Rough electrical, plumbing and HVAC
  • Set roof trusses, roof shingles

3) BLOOD DRIVE – The Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the QuikTrip Center at Expo Square and encourages “Extreme Makeover” volunteers and spectators to participate.

4) CONTRACTOR APPRECIATION NIGHT – A special thank-you event for the various contractors working on the project (from 6-9 p.m. in the VIP tent)

Sunday, January 31

1) CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES – Construction crews continue working on the house as show production crews continue filming the activities throughout the day and night.

  • Drywall installation begins
  • Prime and finish ceilings, stone and tile installation begins
  • Cabinets installed
  • Exterior trim begins, interior millwork begins
  • Painting

2) KIDS DAY – A fun, visual event for the children of the skilled trade workmen and Simmons employees (from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the VIP tent)

Monday, February 1

1) CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES – Construction crews continue working on the house as show production crews continue filming the activities throughout the day and night.

  • HVAC installed, install plumbing
  • Final electrical work, appliances installed
  • Install floors, closet shelving, painting
  • Start landscaping

2) MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION AUCTION – A live auction to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation, to be held at the University of Tulsa from 6-8 p.m.

3) BLOOD DRIVE – The Tulsa Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a second blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the QuikTrip Center at Expo Square and encourages “Extreme Makeover” volunteers and spectators to participate.

Tuesday, February 2

1) HOUSE EXTERIOR FINISHED – Construction crews finish working on the house, building team turns the keys over to the designers.

  • Finish landscaping
  • Cleaning interior and exterior

2) FURNITURE DELIVERED – Trucks deliver furniture as the house interior gets designed and decorated. (Note: media are not allowed inside the house to shoot photos)

Wednesday, February 3

REVEAL/ “MOVE THAT BUS” – ALL MEDIA AND PUBLIC WELCOME to “Move the Bus” Reveal beginning at 2 p.m.; family sees house for the first time

Thursday, February 4

FAMILY PRESS CONFERENCE – First interview with the family after they see their house (at 10:30 a.m.)

  • Marion Shacklett
    Toen & Amy,

    The PWSA of OK chapter would love to come to the reveal with our kids and parents and join in on the celebration of this awesome event in your lives!
  • Valerie,Larry and Chloe Wadley
    My family and I are so impressed with what you and the contractors have done for this family. We watch on TV the show every Sunday, but when it is this close to home it is real and very touching to be so giving in that way. Thank you
  • Tina Deakins
    I was curious how can someone sign up to have their home fixed up? and what are the qualifications, and if you do it often? I just found out on my facebook, about the project taking off soon. We could use help, Our home is very poorly insulated, and sooo cold in the winter, electricity does not meet specks, and we have lost our electricity for the past three years,during insanley critical times. Our home does need extreme help especially since my husband was diagnosed with caner the beginning of last year. I am currently taking care of him and our 2 year old. He actually use to do construction and home remoldeling. Anyways just curious. Thanks for your time, and some family sure is going to be blessed!

  • marvinroberts
    would love to be on the bild i am a 25 year electrion and work for Houchin Elec
  • Ella Speakes
    Russ,j
    Left message. I have an opening on my show, Monday, Jan 18 from 9-9:30 am on KTLR am890 and fm94.1. The show is positive talk and the audience is women 35-60+, with a smaller segment of men. I look forward to hearing from you.
    Greg would call 405-606-0320; Back-up 405-616-5509 at 9 am.
    I am the host Ella Speakes and co-producer. It is listened to internatinally via www.ktlr.com live streaming.
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