Extreme Makeover Home Edition – Simmons Homes

Please note:: Due to the current weather conditions, the following schedule will be pushed by 24 hours and is still subject to change.

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.)