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Building Process

The building process involves several phases: pre-construction (planning, financing, permits), initial construction (foundations, framing, exterior), finishes (interiors, systems, landscaping), and post-construction (inspections, financing, move-in). Key steps include developing plans and budgets, constructing foundations and framing, installing mechanical and exterior systems, applying interior finishes, and completing final inspections.

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Building Process

The building process involves several phases: pre-construction (planning, financing, permits), initial construction (foundations, framing, exterior), finishes (interiors, systems, landscaping), and post-construction (inspections, financing, move-in). Key steps include developing plans and budgets, constructing foundations and framing, installing mechanical and exterior systems, applying interior finishes, and completing final inspections.

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Building Process

Phases of the Building Process

• Pre Construction Phase


– Development of plans, Specification, Financing, Budgets and Permits
• Initial Construction Phase
– Building the foundation, framing floors, walls and roof
– Installing windows, doors, exterior walls, and roof coverings
• Finishes Phase
– Interior Components are installed in this phase
• Mechanical systems installed: plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Interior finishes applied: walls, flooring, ceilings, fixtures, appliances, and cabinets
• Exterior Landscaping plantings, drives, walks

• Post Construction Phase


– Final finishing touches, completion inspections, and establish a move-in date
Pre-Construction Phase

• Selection of building site • Building contract executed


• Develop final working plans • Determine exterior & trim
• Develop specifications surfaces, color, & roofing
• Develop cost analysis materials
• Develop detailed • Secure local government
construction budget approval & permits
• Develop homeowner • Financing Secured
• Construction
allowances • Permanent
• Develop site and landscape
plans
Building Plans Development
Sample Budget Allowance
• Windows $3,520.00
• Plumbing (Includes Fixtures and Installation) $10,000.00
• Heating (Includes Fireplace $1,400) $7,500.00
• Electrical (Includes Installation of Fixtures) $8,000.00
• Light Fixtures $2,000.00
• Cabinets $4,000.00
• Countertops $5,000.00
• Interior Doors $2,000.00
• Exterior Doors $835.00
• Door Hardware $920.00
• Flooring $12,000.00
• Mirrors $750.00
• Garage Door $1,750.00
• Appliances $3,500.00
• Shower Door $800.00
• Window Covering $2,000.00
• Landscaping $6,500.00
Development of Specifications
• Date
• Project Name
• Location
• House Dimensions in Square Footage (sf)
• First Floor
• Second Floor
• Basement
• Bonus Room
• Garage
• Porch
• Patio
• Deck

The following specification are based on plans and initial interviews with the homeowner.
Site work: Generally the contractor is responsible for the removal of all unwanted trees on the construction site and protection of the remaining trees
to excavate any soil as needed for placement of the foundation and to install any erosion control systems, as needed. (Note: If at any time during
construction , should unsuitable soils, underground water, or any other unknown structures or substances be found, the builder will notify the owner
and a resolution will be determined with the owner’s consent and at the owner’s expense.)
Footings: 3000 psi concrete
Foundation:
Waterproofing and Drainage:
Framing:
Preliminary Shopping for Budget
Allowance Components
• Shop for kitchen cabinets, counter tops and
appliances
• Shop for bathroom fixtures, faucets, and
accessories
• Shop for floor coverings (carpet, hardwood
floors and/or ceramic tile)
• Shop for interior and exterior door styles
• Shop for interior finishes
• Shop for window styles
• Shop for other allowance components
Initial Construction Phase

• Pour footings & build • Initial walk-thru inspection


foundation • Rough-in plumbing
• Construct floor system(s) • Rough-in electrical
• Construct wall system(s) • Rough-in HVAC
• Construct roofing system • Rough-in fireplace(s)
• Apply exterior wall & roof • Install exterior surfaces, &
sheeting exterior trim
• Install vapor barrier
• Install roof covering
• Install windows & exterior
doors
Initial Construction Phase
Footings and Foundation Walls
Building the Flooring System
Building Stud Walls
Installing the Roof System
Owner Walk-Through, Layout, and Inspection

Occurs at the end of the initial construction or rough-in


phase. Confirmation of the work in progress and
layout, as to meeting the expectations of the owner,
and consideration of any adjustments to the
applicability of the allowances and their associated
costs prior to their purchase and installation.
Rough-In for Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC
Finishes Phase

• Install insulation • Install kitchen and bath


• Install & finish interior “finished” floor surfaces
sheetrock wall coverings • Install bath and other
• Install & finish ceiling plumbing fixtures
sheetrock • Install kitchen cabinets and
• Install trim and moldings appliances
• Install fireplace & mantle • Install other built-ins, as
• Paint walls, ceilings, & trim specified
• Install closet systems • Install floor coverings
• Install electrical fixtures • Complete landscaping, drives,
walks
Insulation is Installed
The Finishes Phase
Interior Sheet Rock Installation and Finishes
Interior Finishes
Kitchen
Baths
Landscape
Post-Construction Phase

• Conduct Final Inspections


– Homeowner
– Building Inspector
– Appearance Committee
• Secure Certificate of Occupancy
• Secure Permanent Financing
• Establish Move-In Date
House Is Completed and Ready for Occupancy

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