Exterior Construction
The fourth phase of construction involves “drying in” the building, or sealing it off to the elements.
This stage involves installing the windows, doors, siding, roofing, any brick or plasterwork, and everything else the drawings call for on the exterior of the building.
The subcontractors on-site start looking a bit different at this stage.
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Finishes and Fixtures
Of all the phases of construction, finishes and fixtures are the final push.
At this point, the building starts to take its final form, inside and out.
There are many moving parts at this stage, and the general contractor has to stay on top of things to make sure it runs smoothly.
The number of subs jumps tremendously: glazing, door and window, mas.
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With the building envelope sealed, specialty subs are able to get on the site and do their jobs.
The general contractor is still on-site and overseeing the project.
Mechanical contractors can install boilers, air handlers, ductwork, and other equipment.
Electricians can start installing panels, generators, switchgear, and distribution rooms, and pu.
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Pre-Construction
The pre-construction phase is the point where someone takes an idea and puts it into motion.
This stage involves planning, surveying, engineering, design development, permits, and more.
It serves as the roadmap the rest of the project will follow.
The pre-construction phase involves a number of parties, which may include:.
1) The property owner.
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Rough Framing
The third of the sixth phases of construction is rough framing, and it’s when the building starts going vertical.
The cranes lift the structural steel into place while steel contractors attach it to the foundation and footings.
With the steel for each floor in place, crews pour the concrete for the floors.
After that, the framing sub will build the.
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Sitework and Foundation
The second stage of construction is when the project finally breaks ground.
Crews get the site ready by grading the property, digging or drilling for a foundation and footings, and developing a driveway for deliveries and subs.
They’ll also drill wells and bring underground utilitiesto the site, like electricity and gas.
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