Building Construction
And so it starts.
Following is an outline of each stage of the construction process itself – what to look for at each stage. We start from the ground up – because that’s how building usually goes.
Bear in mind these notes are not comprehensive and make sure you check with the various industry bodies’ websites for more information or to get someone to check with if you have concerns – you’ll find their links
here - we encourage you to use them!
You don’t necessarily need to fully supervise each and every one of the following steps – after all, that’s what the formal inspection process is for – but they’re there to provide you with a guide along the way and checklists as you go…
Monitoring progress - Order of construction 
The usual order of construction is:
- Correct set out of the building
- Excavate the section and lay the foundations
- Pour concrete floors
- Construct the framing
- Put the roof on
- Mount the windows
- Put on the exterior cladding
- Organise plumbing and wiring
- Fit insulation
- Put in the doors
- Install cabinets and interior lining
- Tile floors and walls
- Carry out final plumbing and electrical work
- Paint the house and complete any finishing work
- Lay the floor coverings
For an in-depth step-by-step guide to each part of the process -
go here