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SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS TO CHASE FIRES FOR OUR PREFERRD VENDOR

SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

Understanding that the industry is one big puzzle, the solution is putting all the pieces together., Losses to homes and buildings have a small or at times big educational learning curve when explaining the step-by-step timeline, in when and how to use or engage certain services immediately.

Chasing and aquiring Fire-Restoration jobs, 4 Critical Skill sets are needed. The Ability to Chase the fire down, or even getting Called-In with the Ability to understand and game play with city employees and or township officials and 1^st responders to insurance agents and adjusters when pitching the clients. Having the Ability to services the clients when chosen (all documents insurance and licensees must be in order) The Ability to caring out all services all labor and material in proving the emergency services.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Mission

The Mission:

Understanding the Value of large loss specialist and to work smart in providing significant results when giving clients options, 2 companies to choose from allowing the odds in our favor when competing for jobs with our competitors.

The Ability to having 2 companies of 57 yrs of experience competing for construction jobs provides more of a leverage in acquiring fire restoration jobs allowing each company to play off each other when competing for jobs and allowing each other to reference each other in running the vendor referral play when bring in the Contractor / Construction. Every Fire is different and understanding that allows having Two professionals in the Hunt is better than just having One.

Cory Meister

22 yrs of experience

Developing a concept in mitigation of fire and water losses with the beginning efforts of chasing, to successfully creating a team to establish emergency services, and competing for construction & public adjusting services in provide more of a leverage in acquiring fire related Insurance Loss restoration jobs, as the founder of American Catastrophe Restoration www.Am-cat.com and American Catastrophe Emergency Services www.Am-catems.com to provide all insurance claim loss services.

Jason Winston

25 yrs of experience of fire chasing and emergency services, competing for construction jobs provides more of a leverage in acquiring fire restoration jobs

A-Liberty Board up www.alibertyboardup.com

Jennifer Mendoza

5 yrs of experience of fire chasing, emergency services, competing for construction & mitigation services in providing more of a leverage in acquiring fire restoration jobs, works under American Catastrophe Emergency Services www.Am-catems.com and Am-Cat Restoration under www.Am-cat.com

Jessica Mendoza

Created on May 06, 2022 By

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Techniques In How Am-Cat Handles Your Claim

Am-Cat's Restoration Project Leads are Am-Cat Certifed To Handle All Aspects Of The Phases Of Construction.

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Q. How do I fix small fire damage in an attic in a Home?

A. Removal of all contents in the attic.

B. If High-Pressure, remove all insulation.

C. Application of a smoke odor counteractant to the structural material.

D. If High-Pressure, clean off heavy soot using a dry-cleaning sponge.

E. All The Above.

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Q. How long does it take to rebuild a house?

A. In general, smaller whole house remodels will take somewhere around 7 to 10 months to complete from discovery to the end of construction, if all goes well. Larger whole house remodels will typically take around 9 to 15 months; longer if there are issues with city permits or other unforeseen delays.

B. If your house has been damaged rather than destroyed in the fire, it will need professional fire damage cleanup. Not only will direct damage from the fire need to be repaired or replaced, but heat, smoke, and soot can cause damage to your home and your possessions.

C. Depending on the square footage, the average cost to gut and remodel a house can be anywhere between $100,000 – $350,000⁴. Gut renovation cost per square foot ranges between $60 – $205 and includes new plumbing, appliances, structural improvements, a new roof and an HVAC.

D. 2015 study by the National Association of Homebuilders found the average construction cost per square foot to be $105. By that metric, rebuilding the average home would cost about $280,000.

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Q. Is it cheaper to rebuild or renovate?

A. Knock-down rebuild has the benefit of allowing the householder to remain in the same location while enjoying the benefits of a new home,” he says. ... If you love your current suburb but want to live in a brand-new home, a knock down rebuild project may be the best option.

B. The average new home building process takes approximately seven to eight months, per the US Census Bureau. This timeframe includes finalizing plans and obtaining permits, the actual construction of the home, and the final walkthrough.

C. 2015 study by the National Association of Homebuilders found the average construction cost per square foot to be $105. By that metric, rebuilding the average home would cost about $280,000

D. When considering the possibility of a whole home remodel, part of the process is deciding whether you should invest in your current space or build a new home with the features you want. Long story short, it's almost always cheaper to renovate inside your existing home than rebuilding.

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Q. What are the stages of a house being built?

A. Stage 1: Site preparation & foundation pour.

B. Stage 2: Rough framing.

C. Stage 3: Rough plumbing, electrical, & HVAC.

D. Stage 4: Insulation.

E. Stage 5: Drywall, interior primer finishes & begin finishes

F. Stage 6: Finish interior trim; install exterior driveways & walkways.

G. All The Above.

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Q. How long does each stage of building a house take?

A. 2015 study by the National Association of Homebuilders found the average construction cost per square foot to be $105. By that metric, rebuilding the average home would cost about $280,000.

B. The slab or base stage: 1-3 weeks. Schedule city inspection 2-6 weeks Frame stage: 3-5 weeks. Schedule city inspection 2-6 weeks Mechanical stage: 2 weeks per trade. Schedule city inspection 2-6 weeks Close -up install all fixtures per trade stage: 4-8 weeks, Schedule city inspection 2-6 weeks Finishing stage 2-4 weeks, Punch list 2 weeks.

C. The slab or base stage: 1-3 months. Schedule city inspection 2-6 months Frame stage: 3-5 months. Schedule city inspection 2-6 months Mechanical stage: 2 months per trade. Schedule city inspection 2-6 months Close -up install all fixtures per trade stage: 4-8 months, Schedule city inspection 2-6 months Finishing stage 2-4 months, Punch list 2 months.

D. The cost to demolish a house per square foot ranges anywhere from $2 to $17 per square foot, with an average between $4 and $15. For a complete teardown of a 1,500-square-foot home, rates can range from $3,000 in a rural area to $18,000 in a densely populated city.

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Q. How much does it cost to completely rebuild a house?

A. The average cost to demolish a house is $6,000 to $25,000. The average cost to tear down and rebuild a house is $125,000 to $450,000. Knocking down and removing a mobile home costs $2,000 to $5,000

B. Professionals can complete smaller fire repairs in a day or two, but extensive repairs can take up to several months. The size of the fire and affected household areas will determine your concrete timeline.

C. The average cost to completely renovate a house is $15,000 – $350,0004. Depending on the characteristics of the build, the price can change drastically. The final price tag typically depends on any structural or mechanical repairs, square footage, underlying issues, location, and materials used.

D. You can't demolish your house with an existing mortgage because one, you can't use a house that has been demolished as collateral anymore on a construction mortgage. So, you need to pay the first payment of the mortgage and you can acquire a construction mortgage.

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Q. Can you reuse a foundation after a fire?

A. 2015 study by the National Association of Homebuilders found the average construction cost per square foot to be $105. By that metric, rebuilding the average home would cost about $280,000.

B. Concrete structures are more likely to remain standing through fire than are structures of other materials. Unlike wood, concrete does not burn. Unlike steel, it does not soften and bend.

C. Existing footings, slabs, and foundation systems in fire-destroyed buildings are typically compromised and are not permitted to be re-used. ... A fire can generate enough heat to damage and weaken the concrete and steel reinforcement bars in footings, slabs, and footing stem walls.

D. Commercially, fireproof concrete is made by mixing a product known as fly ash, a by-product of the production of Portland cement. You can make your own fireproof concrete with materials available at home improvement stores.

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Q. What does insurance cover if your house burns down?

A. Professionals can complete smaller fire repairs in a day or two, but extensive repairs can take up to several months. The size of the fire and affected household areas will determine your concrete timeline.

B. Drywall repair costs $50 to $100 per square foot for small jobs and fixes. Drywall contractors charge minimum trip fees of $125 to $200.

C. Your homeowner's insurance will likely cover items destroyed in a house fire. If you have a replacement cost policy, you'll receive the actual cash value of your damaged items at the time of settlement [Replacement Cost – Depreciation = Actual Cash Value].

D. Depending on the square footage, the average cost to gut and remodel a house can be anywhere between $100,000 – $350,000⁴. Gut renovation cost per square foot ranges between $60 – $205 and includes new plumbing, appliances, structural improvements, a new roof and an HVAC.

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Q. What does a general contractor project manager do?

A. Monthly Rate $10,000.00

B. Weekly Rate $2,500.00

C. Bi-Weekly Rate $5,000.00

D. Daily Rate $500.00

E. All The Above

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Q. What are items of overhead?

A. Property tax.

B. Business insurance.

C. Interest on mortgage payments.

D. Regular janitorial services

E. Web hosting.

F. Bookkeeping services.

G. PO box rental.

H. Phone plan.

I. All The Above

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Q. What are the essential qualifications of a contractor?

A. Contractor should have experience in providing services for a minimum of three years in the respective field. Details of company information with organization structure, list of manpower with the connections of key personnel vetted subcontractors.

B. Successful contractors have in common, servant leadership, positive work environment, attracting and retaining the best people, strategic business planning, effective business development practices, diversified and profitable mix of work, operational strength, proper capitalization.

C. Qualifications and Assumptions means, following Owner Parties' approval, Design- Builder's written statement of qualifications to, exceptions to, and assumptions in, a Pricing Amendment, all based upon the applicable Pricing Amendment Documents and the applicable Design Professional's Statement of completed Drawings.

D. All The Above.

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Q. What is the difference between a contractor and a consultant?

A. Consulting or freelancing as an independent contractor has benefits and drawbacks. Freelancers and consultants are known as "independent contractors" in legal terms. An independent contractor (IC) is a person who contracts to perform services for others without having the legal status of an employee.

B. A consultant is usually recognized as a person who possesses the expertise and special knowledge. In return for a fee, their job is to use their knowledge and provide a specialist service. Consultants mostly work in an advisory capacity and usually, they will just come up with a solution or advice.

C. Generally, a consultant is a self-employed independent businessperson who has a special field of expertise or skill. On the other hand, a Contractor is a self-employed independent businessperson who agrees (contracts) to do work for another usually for a fixed price.

D. There is a general rule of thumb to apply when distinguishing between subcontractors and consultants. A subcontractor is hired to perform a part of the prime contractor's statement of work. Consultants are not usually hired for a specific contract.

E. All The Above.

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Q. How Much Do Project Manager Jobs Pay per Hour?

A. Veteran Professional, Annual Salary $136,305.00 Hourly Wage $65

B. Professional, Annual Salary $94,365.00 Hourly Wage $45

C. Average, Annual Salary $73,395.00 Hourly Wage $35

D. Beginner, Annual Salary $37,746.00 Hourly Wage $18

E. All The Above

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Q. What is included in contractor overhead?

A. Overhead is the cost of running a business. In construction, overhead typically includes the cost of subcontractors, machinery, equipment, insurances, office staff, office supplies, vehicles, and other costs.

B. Revenue is commonly referred to as sales. But revenue is any income a company generates before expenses are subtracted while sales are what the firm earns from selling goods and services to its customers.

C. Revenue sits at the top of a company's income statement, making it the top line. Profit, on the other hand, is referred to as the bottom line. Profit is lower than revenue because expenses and liabilities are deducted.

D. Some suppliers have a scale, with deeper discounts for the contractors that do a big volume of business. Discounts vary greatly, but a 10 percent discount on lumber and millwork is common, while with lighting fixtures the savings are often much higher.

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Q. What is the difference between a general contractor and a project manager?

A. A project manager typically manages the Construction Manager and/or the General Contractor on behalf of the client. General Contractors are chosen through a bidding process by the client and are involved during construction and in the daily direction and operation of projects.

B. Do these “Construction Managers” need a license of any kind to perform such work? ... On private jobs done on private property the answer is “no”, provided that the construction manager does not contract to perform, hire others to perform, or perform itself any actual construction work.

C. The main construction project manager responsibilities are overall project planning, distributing resources, time management, risk management, creating benchmarks, managing the budget, managing staff, and managing relationships

D. All The Above.

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Q. How much does a project manager charge for a construction project?

A. Fee means a fee or other remuneration for acting as general contractor and/or construction manager to construct improvements, supervise and coordinate projects or to provide major repairs or rehabilitation on a property.

B. A junior project manager might charge $43 per hour for their services and a senior project manager may charge $65 or more per hour for their services. Their hourly rates will depend on the amount of time spent on a project, but in general, expect to pay at least one day's wages for any job that needs to be done

C. For projects from $0 – $500,000, the project management fee totals 5%-10%. So, for a $100,000 project, you would expect to pay the project manager $5,000.00-$10,000.00. As the cost of the project goes up, the percentage-based fee decreases.

D. All The Above.

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Q. How much are Construction Management Fees?

A. Construction Management Fee means a fee or other remuneration for acting as general contractor and/or construction manager to construct improvements, supervise and coordinate projects or to provide major repairs or rehabilitation on a property.

B. Hiring a construction manager costs an average of $24,819, or between $3,142 and $49,707. Their fee makes up 5% to 15% of the project total, though this percentage decreases for larger projects.

C. The project manager's charges will typically amount to about 10 percent of the engineering budget, and your contractor will charge a 10 and 10, 10 % for the overhead and 10% for the profit, totaling a 20%.

D. All The Above.

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Q. Can a general contractor be a project manager?

A. So, while both carry a responsibility to coordinate between different entities underneath them, general contractors and project managers operate at different levels in the construction management process. In some construction projects, general contractors serve in a project management role

B. Project Managers are usually persons hired by an owner of a construction project to supervise and oversee as well as consult for the owner on the organization and implementation of a construction project.

C. The key difference between a General Contractor (GC) and a Construction Manager (CM) is that a GC will be a business entity, and a CM will be an individual. ... While both are important to a successful construction project, it's easiest to understand the differentiations by taking a look at each role.

D. All The Above.

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Q. What is a general contractor for construction?

A. Typically, the General Contractor is the individual or company that manages all aspects of the day-to-day activities at the jobsite. They are in charge of actually building the building. General Contractors have their own employees who typically fill the roles of project manager and Construction Superintendent.

B. The manager for any building or renovation project, of the carpenter, electrician, drywaller, plastering, painter, wallpaper Installer, heating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), etc.

C. Is responsible for planning, leading, executing, supervising, and inspecting a building construction project. The responsibility extends from the beginning to the end of the project, regardless of its scope.

D. All The Above.

Your score is

The average score is 55%

Building Loss

Gross $250,000.00 Net $100,000.00 (If contractor is Normal) 60/40 split
Gross $250,000.00 Net + $100,000.00 (If contractor is good and or Great 55/45 or 50/50 to even 45-40/55-60+)

Standard construction profit margin

60/40 = $100,000.00 (will take the same split of profits 40/60 split) 40% = $40,000.00

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Jason Winston

www.alibertyboardup.com

Cory Meister Project Lead Supervisor

WWW.Am-Cat.com

CHICAGO, IL, US

January 22, 2017

Commissions on losses:

Is the motivation in why everyone in the industry chases fires. With competitors offering all kinds of numbers from 15-30% commissions off losses from other companies offering homeowners money in getting the job to companies offering both. The Ability to sign a deal without offering money to clients when signing a construction deal is a skill set, but at times providing a couple of upgrades will guarantee the Deal.

When Adding Up The Monthly Charges

2-man crew $24,000.00 there’s a difference of $16,000.00 which will take as a DRAW of the agreed 40/60 net profit split on all job submitted in providing a 250k of losses per month = $40,000.00 per month.

When Adding Up The Monthly Charges

4-man crew $48,000.00 there’s a difference of $32,000.00 which will take as a DRAW of the agreed 40/60 net profit split on all job submitted in providing a 500k of losses per month.

We all know there is different types of losses, and each loss has obstacles, but if the construction is done with quality and warranted 9 out of 10 times it ends well, and that’s what’s keeps the chase alive. Building losses can average from $30,000.00 – $620,000.00 from are lasted signed AM-CAT fire restoration jobs within the last 8 months.

Team will acquire losses that stem from $30k-650k

Building Losses

Gross $30,000.00 % $6,000.00 20%
Gross $80,000.00 % $16,000.00 20%
Gross $120,000.00 % $20,000.00 17%
Gross $180,000.00 % $30,000.00 17%
Gross $220,000.00 % $35,000.00 16%
Gross $250,000.00 % $40,000.00 16%
Gross $300,000.00 % $48,000.00 16%
Gross $450,000.00 % $72,000.00 16%
Gross $500,000.00 % $80,000.00 16%
Gross $650,000.00 % $104,000.00 16%

With a disclaimer – Minus all and any cash give always from commissions (if any moneys is offered both parties agreed to provide half agreed amount from the 40/60 split of net and or agreed percentages of the gross profit of job.