Stages of Building a House

1. Excavation - a hole is dug
2. Footings - the framework for home's foundation is created
3. Concrete is poured to form the basement
4. Backfilling - the area around the newly poured basement is filled
5. Framing - the wooden structure of the walls and roof is created
6. Roof is shingled
7. Mechanical rough ins - heating, plumbing (including fixtures), and electrical - are installed
8. Exterior finishes, e.g. brick, siding, stone, and interior drywall are completed
9. Finishes - e.g. flooring, painting, cabinetry, trim, etc.
10. Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) by the customer, with a builder representative in attendance. For more detailed information and advice about the PDI, please click here.

Stages of Building a Mid-Rise/High-Rise:

1. Excavation
2. Footings/foundation
3. Foundation
4. Underground parking
5. Superstructure (steel and concrete framing)
6. Exterior and interior
7. Finishes - e.g. flooring, painting, cabinetry, trim, etc.
8. Final inspection by customer