STAGES OF A

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
 CONCEPT / DESIGN
STAGE

The very first stage of construction is to create

a concept, followed by a design and blueprints.
Typically, this is done with the help of an
architect to ensure everything is up-to-code
and that the design will be structurally-sound
and stable. We work with our clients to ensure
that the building will suit their needs and serve
the business for many years to come.
OBTAINING
BUILDING PERMIT

Once you have blueprints and construction

plans, you will need to obtain the right
building and construction permits. This
process will be ongoing throughout the
construction project, as you need to obtain
different permits at different times.
Working with an experienced construction
firm aids this process immensely.
 CLEARING AND
EXCAVATING THE
LAND

After obtaining your initial building permits,

your construction project will commence by
clearing and excavating the land upon which
you want to build. This includes removing any
trees, boulders or other obstacles that are in
the way of your building, and leveling or
grading the ground.
 When the space you are building one is
POURING THE cleared and excavated, the foundation

FOUNDATION can be poured. Depending on the size

of your building and the stability of the
land, preparing the subsurface may
need to be done prior to the foundation
being poured.
 Once the foundation has been poured and cured,

COMPLETING THE framing begins on your building. This may include

installing wood frames or steel beams or reinforced

FRAMING concrete structural members. This process does

take a while and it is important that everything is
done correctly. This essentially sets the groundwork
upon which all the other aspects of your building
will follow.
DOING ROUGH
ELECTRICAL AND
PLUMBING

After the building has been completely

framed out, specialty contractors will come
in to complete rough electrical and
plumbing work. This involves installing the
pipes and wires where they need to go.
Their job will not be completed at this
point, but it helps to get the rough work in
place so drywall, insulation, and ceilings
can go up.
 About the same time that the rough electrical
and plumbing work is done, roofers come in to

INSTALLING THE complete the roof on the building. This needs

to be done before any further work inside of
ROOF the building can take place, as rain and
outdoor elements can damage the work that is
taking place in the next few steps. About this
time, contractors will also be called in to
complete the exterior of the building, further
protecting the interior work that is about to
take place.
TAKING CARE OF
HEATING AND
COOLING NEEDS

Once the building has exterior walls

and a roof, heating and cooling needs
are addressed. Vents, ductwork, and
the heating and cooling unit are all
installed.
 COMPLETING THE
INTERIOR

Upon the heating and cooling work being

completed, the interior is completed. This
includes adding insulation, putting up drywall,
and adding ceilings. An electrician often comes
out during this stage and finishes up by adding
outlets and lighting fixtures.
INSTALLING
FIXTURES

Once the interior walls are up, all of

the fixtures inside of a space can be
added. This includes things like
toilets, cabinets, windows, doors and
elevators.
FINISHING UP

The last stage of construction involves putting the

finishing touches on the building. This involves
installing flooring, painting the walls, putting
countertops in or adding faucets in the bathrooms.
Once this stage is done, the building process will be
completed and you will be left with a beautiful
building.
 POST
CONSTRUCTION

The final checklist, called a project punch list, has

to be signed off on before the client moves in.
That final walkthrough inspection checks that
everything was finally finished correctly. Then,
the architect issues a certificate of substantial
completion. The government officials will now set
a final inspection.
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