Before
hiring a general contractor to work on your home construction, it
helps to have at least basic
knowledge of the construction process. Besides buying materials
and the actual construction, there are several other phases to
consider, including designing and planning, securing the necessary
permits, and job scheduling. Each plays a crucial role in the
successful completion of the project in time.
Designing
and planning refers to the drawing and analysis of the features of
the building you specified. They may look plain and simple in your
imagination but to an architect or engineer, it comes in complex
details that have to be properly laid out on paper following existing
building codes. This phase may take a while depending on the size of
the project and features of the structure.
Since
a construction project will likely involve massive tasks like
excavation and material delivery, not to mention potential noise that
can disturb your neighbors, you’ll have to obtain the necessary
permits for it first. A building permit is normally issued by the
engineering department of the city or town where the construction
work will be done.
When
all documents and preparations are done, it’s time for the actual
construction to take place. Considering that the construction project
may take several weeks or months to finish, the contractor will have
to create a well-defined schedule of tasks. Workers are normally
given specific tasks that they have to finish throughout the day in
relation to a weekly goal.
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