In any building process, there are steps that need to be followed. This is to ensure that nothing is left out, and whatever you are building is as strong as it should be. The list below isn’t followed in the exact same manner by each contractor, but is a guideline to each contractor’s building process. It represents the steps of designing and constructing a building.
The Steps of Designing and Constructing a Building are as Follows:
- Funding needs to be given towards the building.
- Brainstorm with different funders and executives from other companies about building plans.
- Negotiate with City Planner about building plans, and request permission in the specified area.
- Rough sketch some ideas and conclude which idea is the best.
- Present ideas to company executives.
Integrated Design Process
When interviewing architects to execute the building idea once it has been approved. It’s always good to ask architects “how to” questions so you know that they’re capable of doing the job. The following steps are then followed by the architect:
- Architect draws up schematics for consideration.
- Have meeting- talk through design goals.
- Schematic refinement.
- 3D modelling.
- Develop drawings for submission to the City Council.
- Permit process – this is basically the architect/s getting a go ahead from the city council about the building idea.
Once permits are issued, the construction begins. The steps to constructing a building include breaking ground, excavation, and foundation work. Then, framing, roofing, and rough plumbing follow. Electrical systems, air sealing, insulation, and drywall come next. Lastly, tasks like flooring, painting, and installing cabinets complete the process before the building is ready for occupancy. View the detailed list below:
- Break Ground
- Excavation
- Foundation
- Concrete Forms
- Pour Foundation Wall
- Concrete Slab Pour
- Gravel
- Water Barrier
- Rigid Foam
- Rebar (and PEX tubing for radiant floor heating)
- Pour Concrete for Slab
- Utilities
- Sewer, Electrical, Water, Gas
- Framing
- Balloon Framing
- Sheathing
- Roof
- Stairs
- Windows
- Roofing
- Weather Resistant Barrier
- Rain Screen
- Rough Plumbing
- Mechanical Systems
- Lighting and Electrical
- Ambient
- Task
- Accent
- Perimeter
- Air Sealing
- Insulation
- Spray Foam, Blown-in Insulation, or Batt Insulation
- Drywall
- Sheetrock, Mudding, Sanding, Primer
- Siding
- Flooring
- Tiling
- Painting
- Cabinets, Shelving
- Finish Plumbing
- Finish Electrical and Lighting
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Modifications
Valostar Steel Construction specialises in these steps to designing and constructing buildings. We ensure each project meets industry standards, no matter the size or complexity.
