Hello World! Welcome Friends! A building project is a tricky endeavor that is not without its own share of risks. Many people begin projects and never finish them due to multiple factors. They may have inflated budgets or hired difficult contractors. Even if you complete it, there’s a risk if you rush the job and cut corners when it comes to building codes and permits.
Here are some of the basics of building construction you should know before you start a project.
Create a Building Timeframe
First, you’ll want to create a plan for your building project and a timeframe for when every step will happen.
All construction projects follow a similar pattern. There’s the initial conception, acquiring permits, pre-construction, procurement, and then the actual construction phase. How long every step takes will depend on the size and scope of your project.
For example, a supplier may have trouble getting you the materials on time. You can’t always predict the weather, and workers will be limited by rain. Some people also forget to take into account permits and regulations which must be approved by the county.
Building Construction Site Preparation
Before any construction project can begin, it’s essential to prepare the building construction site. Site preparation involves clearing the land, leveling the ground, and making sure the site is ready for building. One crucial aspect of site preparation is surveying. Surveying equipment is used to measure and map out the land, determine the boundaries of the site and identify any obstacles or challenges that may need to be addressed. This information is critical for designing the building and planning the construction process. Once the land has been surveyed, site preparation can begin, which may involve the use of heavy equipment like bulldozers or excavators to clear the land and level the ground. Site preparation is a crucial step in any construction project, and the use of surveying equipment ensures that the site is prepared correctly and ready for construction to begin.
Before you send a contractor to a site, you’ll need to prep it. Building construction can’t legally happen if the site isn’t safe and cleared out in advance. This is one of the biggest reasons Kelowna Real Estate provides high-quality buildings to its customers. It is essential for construction companies and real-estate personnel to focus on every little detail before starting with the construction in any area.
Some of the various steps of site preparation include soil testing, site surveying, site excavation, and anti-termite treatment. If the previous structure still stands, you’ll also need to demolish it and clear out the area of debris.
How to Select a Contractor
Selecting the right contractor is about more than price. You want to hire someone with experience in the type of project you’re investing in.
When it comes to building construction, you’ll need multiple different subcontractors who can work on various steps in the process. Framing construction is one of the very steps to making a building, and cheapening out on it will undermine everyone else’s work. You wouldn’t hire a plumber to install anything other than pipes and other related fixtures.
The general contractor should be able to hire subcontractors for specific tasks without needing much oversight from their client. They should also work within your budget and timeframe and discuss any deviations beforehand.
Building Inspections
There will be multiple inspections throughout the entire building process. The first happens after the foundation is laid. Three more will happen after the framing, plumbing, and electrical systems are completed.
A building code official will complete the last inspection of the finished project before issuing a certificate of occupancy. If any of these inspections go poorly, you’ll need a follow-up after correcting any defects.
Start Your Project
While all building construction projects have to follow the same rules, the timeline and required permits will vary greatly between different types. Commercial and residential buildings serve different purposes and require different types of contractors. You should also allow some flexibility in your budget for last-minute changes or challenges.
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Toodles,
Really great advice on how to select a competent contractor for your project. It’s definitely not the easiest process. We do excavating work, and get asked all the time about how we bid. So articles like this are refreshing to see. Love when people share their knowledge!