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All the information and tips provided here are just for guidance. You and your team are responsible for making your own plan, and building your project in a safe way, and complying with all relevant regulations. 

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If you're in the UK, you can find some useful information on the HSE website and the Self Build Portal. Specifically, as an installer on site you will be responsible for ensuring you meet all requirements of the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2015).

‍In addition, it’s highly recommended that you follow local regulations and best practices for fire safety during the construction phase. In the UK this is covered by the Fire Safety in Construction (HSG 168) guidance and it is important that it is taken seriously on site and covered thoroughly. During the construction phases, many changes can affect fire safety. Following the guidance will help eliminate fire risks, preventing fires from starting and ensuring people's safety if they do.

Your equipment

Besides general construction tools, PPE gear, and first aid and welfare facilities, WikiHouse construction may require some specific equipment on site. This includes:

• Amddiffynwyr y glust
• Mallets rwber
• Morthwylion chwythu marw
• Menig gwaith ar gyfer trin
• Genie lift (+4m lifting height) for positioning floor and roof blocks (ie. SLA15)
• Strapiau lori
• Platfform symudol ar gyfer cyrraedd y nenfydau
• Ysgolion cam
• Harneisiau diogelwch ar gyfer gweithio yn ei anterth
• Brad gwn ewinedd (batri yn cael ei weithredu)
• Trimmer pren/aml-offeryn
• Ffeiliau a phapur tywod
• Masgiau llwch
• Pliers
• Diffoddwr tân
• Pecyn cymorth cyntaf

Your team

Compared with legacy building methods, a WikiHouse is fast and simple to build on site. The phase between foundations being ready and a weathertight structure assembled on site is usually between 1-2 weeks for a typical house. After that, more conventional trades and techniques are needed to clad, service and finish the house to a good standard.

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cynulliad Chassis

For a typical WikiHouse you will need 4-6 fit, able-bodied people to assemble the chassis. No previous construction or carpentry experience is required, however some proficiency lifting heavy objects, working at height, and using a mallet or power tools are recommended. The most critical skill is good teamwork and communication on site.