STAGES OF A

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
GROUP 2
Concept or 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 PERMITS
Once you have blueprints and construction
G plans, you will need to obtain the right building
D IN
IL IT and construction permits. This process will be
BU ER M
P 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.
 POURING THE
FOUNDATION
When the space you are building is
cleared and excavated, the 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.
COMPLETING THE FRAMING
Once the foundation has been poured and
cured, framing begins on your building. This
may include installing wood frames or steel
beams or reinforced 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.
INSTALLING THE ROOF
About the same time that the rough electrical and
plumbing work is done, roofers come in to complete the
roof on the building. This needs to be done before any
further work inside of 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, leaving you 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
C T everything was finally finished correctly. Then, the
O J E IS T
PR CH L architect issues a certificate of substantial

UN completion. The government officials will now set

P a final inspection.