Right in the middle of the project was a group of HVACR contractors, members of the Southeast Michigan Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (SEMIACCA). Several contractors and their employees donated time to install air handlers and ductwork in six of the three- and four-bedroom ranch homes. What also made the event special was the fact many of the workers took time out on Father's Day to complete their tasks - beginning work just past dawn and completing (or almost completing) their work just before sunset.
The work had to be completed in a small window of time since the homes were scheduled for completion in one week. Father's Day was set aside for members of various construction trades, i.e., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing. The next day, work continued with hundreds of volunteers performing work such as installing shingles, siding, doors, windows, and landscaping. As the week went on, interior tasks such as drywalling, painting, and installing appliances continued.
New homeowners of the Habitat Homes worked side by side with volunteers, building up "sweat equity" and reducing the cost of the home mortgage.