HOW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION WORK
HOW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION WORK One reason for this consistency is a set of uniform building codes that apply across the country. Another reason is cost — the techniques used to build homes produce reliable housing quickly at a low cost (relatively speaking). If you ever watch any house being built, you will find that it goes through the following steps: 1. Grading and site preparation 2. Foundation construction 3. Framing 4. Installation of windows and doors 5. Roofing/RCC Slab 6. Siding 7. Rough electrical 8. Rough plumbing 9. Rough HVAC 10. Insulation 11. Drywall 12. Underlayment 13. Trim 14. Painting 15. Finish electrical 16. Bathroom and kitchen counters and cabinets 17. Finish plumbing 18. Carpet and flooring 19. Finish HVAC 20. Hookup to water main, or well drilling 21. Hookup to sewer or installation of a septic system 22. Punch list Many of these steps are performed by independent crews known as subcontractors. For example, the framing is generally done by one subcontractor