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The building construction process can be a complicated process. There are numerous steps in building construction from design to finishing. Whether you are needing a contractor to perform an apartment renovation, construct a commercial building or build a home, the building construction process is very similar. Here we explore the building construction process from start to finish. Also see our building construction process flow chart below.
- Making Plans
- Select a Budget
- Choose A Construction Company
Usually, a construction company is able to help you make plans and choose a budget. Making plans, selecting a budget and choosing a contractor are the 3 main steps.
- Attain Permits & Insurance
- Preparation of the Site:
Contractor will be installing temporary utilities and facilities such as restrooms, water, light and power. They will be building retaining walls, drilling wells, installing septic systems, installing drain fields, trenching utilities, laying down access roads and excavating foundations.
- Inspections
At many different points of the construction process, your contractor will call for inspections from application organizations.
- Laying the Foundation:
Building foundations are typically made out of concrete and other materials. To start, workers take wood and create a mold for the concrete.
- Framing the Building:
There are all different types of window materials to choose from including composite, aluminum, wood, fiberglass and vinyl. There are also different styles such as double hung and bay.
- Siding & Roofing:
Siding comes with many different options such as wood, steel, aluminum, cedar, fiber cement and vinyl siding. Fiber Cement siding will cost you the most but last you the longest. There are so many different types of roofing systems that it makes it a little difficult to decide on one. You can choose from tile roofing, metal roofing, shingle roofing, foam roofing and more.
- Mechanical & Electrical Preparation
Subcontractors will begin installing ducts for HVAC, outlet boxes for electricity and pipes for plumbing. The subcontractors will come back to install other fixtures such as lights and toilets after installing insulation, drywall and painting.
- Installing Insulation
There are many different types of insulation that are used in the building construction process. Batts or rolls of fiberglass insulation are installed between wood studs, blown-in insulation.
- Installing Drywall
Most homes and commercial building use install drywall over the studs to cover the interior walls of the building.
- Prime & Painting
The residential painting process includes priming with 1 coat of primer and painting with 2 coats of paint. Choose from gloss (most shiny), semi-gloss, satin, eggshell and matte (least shiny).
- Choose Your Flooring
There are many different types of flooring to choose from including, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, engineered flooring and tile or natural stone flooring.
- Molding & Trim
Trim includes wainscot, crown molding and base trim. These elements can dramatically change the look of the entire home. Trim can be made out of primed MDF, primed wood and wood. Do this step yourself to save even more money.
- Mechanical & Electrical Installations
This is where the subcontractors come back to install grilles, registers, lights, fans, light switches, outlets, showers, toilets and sinks.
- Installing Cabinetry & Countertops
Choosing countertops can also be a tough decision as there are so many different types of countertop materials to choose from such as marble, granite, quartz, stainless steel and more.
- Exterior paint:
Typically 2 coats of primer will be applied first followed by 2 coats of paint. Choose a high quality paint as it can cover better than cheap paint, lowering material, time and labor costs.
- Landscaping