| Building Process |
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| | Project Definition |
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| Scope the project |
| | | Choose style/design preference (Craftsman/Spanish/Tuscan/...) |
| | | Identify rooms/subsystem to be updated/added |
| | | Define dependencies |
| | | Verify budget to work within |
| | | Research vendors for supplies, estimate costs & lead times |
| | | Specify requirements from local city planning & building department |
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| | Plan Development |
| | | Draft plans |
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| Architectural plans - select architect or draftsman |
| | | | Define window and door sizes, placement, and style |
| | | | Title 24 plans (energy efficiency reqs) if required |
| | | | Grading and Drainage if required |
| | | | Survey of property if required |
| | | | Landscape if requied |
| | | | Fire Sprinkler if required |
| | | | Electrical/lighting (includes audio, cable, CAT5, phone, security, etc.) |
| | | Review dependencies, solidify plans |
| | | Review ergonomics and flow |
| | | Estimate cost of construction |
| | | Draw up structural engineering plans if required |
| | | Commission roof trusses if needed |
| | | Submit to city/county for building review and permits |
| | | Apply for construction financing (if needed) with priliminary cost |
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| | Final material selection and cost development |
| | | Finalize decisions of finished materials |
| | | | Windows, exterior & interior doors, wood trim finishes in house |
| | | | Tile/Marble/Granite, cabinets, flooring materials |
| | | | Finish wall textures and special requirements for painting |
| | | | Kitchen & bathroom plumbing fixtures, kitchen appliances |
| | | | Energy conservation products (i.e. Solar, Tankless water heater, etc.) |
| | | | Interior lighting, fireplaces and mantles, window coverings |
| | | | Exterior materials including roofing, siding/stucco finishes, soffit/cornices, lighting |
| | | | Landscape design includes fencing, decks/patios, stone work, irrigation, plants/trees |
| | | Finalize construction budget |
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| | Develop a construction schedule |
| | Prep construction site |
| | Demolition as required |
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| | House Structural Framework |
| | | Excavate for foundation & crawl space |
| | | Inspect for setback requirements |
| | | Install Foundation |
| | | Treat for pest control (subterranean termites) |
| | | Erect rough framing |
| | | Build roof |
| | | Install rough plumbing + fire sprinklers if required |
| | | Install finished roofing materials |
| | | Install windows and exterior doors |
| | | Install exterior siding/stucco/stone/brick and soffits/cornices |
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| | Interior Construction Elements |
| | | Rough electrical, audio, video, security, phone, CAT5, & intercom |
| | | Install heating system (HVAC and/or radiant) |
| | | Pour garage slab |
| | | Finish roofing (prior to sheetrock) |
| | | Insulate walls and ceilings |
| | | Install sheetrock/drywall and texture walls |
| | | Finish carpentry (interior doors + casings, closets, wood trim around windows, etc.) |
| | | Install Cabinets |
| | | Prep and install tile / granite / stone |
| | | Install flooring |
| | | Finish electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical |
| | | Install appliances |
| | | Finish all trim work |
| | | Paint |
| | | Install mirrors/closet doors/door knobs/hardware/bath accessories etc. |
| | | Carpet |
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| | Exterior Construction Elements (may occur concurrently with interior finish work) |
| | | Grade and trench as needed |
| | | Install in-ground requirements (water, sewer, gas, electric, cable/phone, drainage, irrigation) |
| | | Install downspouts |
| | | Build hardscape concrete, steps, patios, pavers, brick work etc. |
| | | Construct deck, fences and other wood exterior features |
| | | Install irrigation system |
| | | Plant landscape |
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