Tag Archive: Construction Stages
Construction Stages – Background
For readers unfamiliar with the building process I thought I would provide some information on the various construction activities that will be carried out in the full schedule. This schedule has been generally be based on the typical single storey…
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Construction Stage 4 – Fixing
Fixing follows on from Lock Up. The fixing stage is moving from a very rough looking interior to something resembling the house you are expecting. During this stage the following works will be taking place: Install Insulation This includes both…
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Construction Stage 3 – Lock Up
The house really starts to look more like what you expected as the build advances from the Frame Stage to Lock up. Looks however can be deceptive… in actual fact the building process is really only 50% completed at Lock…
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Construction Stage 2 – Frame
This stage of the building is fairly quick but gives you a chance to get a feel for the finished house. Framing usually starts a few days after the slab has finished. Sometimes frame erection may start the day after…
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Construction Stage 1 – Base
Most of the work that comprises this stage of the construction will be hidden when the house is completed That doesn’t mean it should be ignored as it has a significant impact on the completed house. This work package can…
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