 Stage I

Sub structure , concrete structure from the foundation up to the auditoria seating
levels
excluding any finishes.
 Stage II
Superstructure or shells , concrete roof vaults or major and minor halls an
restaurants ,
including the claddings.
 Stage III
Everything not included in stages I and II , stage towers, all interior finishes,
exterior
paving and cladding, glass walls , all electrical and mechanical services.

STAGE 1 - PODIUM
Stage 1 was commenced In march 1959 ,however the architect had still not completed
the final design
Major structural issues remain unsolved till January 1961 ,work was running 47
weeks late due to the unexpected difficulties like inclement whether , diverting
storm water
Work on podium was finally completed in February 1963 ,the forced early start led
to the significant later problems which was the fact that podium columns were
not strong enough
to support the roof structure & had to be re-built
STAGE 2- ROOF
From 1957 to 1963 the design team went through at least 12 iteration of the form
of the shell trying to find the economical acceptable form
In mid-1961, the design team found a solution to the problem: the shells all being
created as sections from a sphere. 
This solution allows arches of varying length to be cast in a common mould, and a
number of arch segments of common length to be placed adjacent to one another, to
form a spherical section. 
STAGE 3 – INTERIORS
The cost of the project so far, even in October 1966, was still only $22.9 million,
less than a quarter of the final $102 million cost

The second stage of construction was progressing toward completion when Utzon
resigned. His position was principally taken over by Peter Hall, who became largely
responsible for the interior design.