DESIGN & CONSTRUCT
When undertaking any residential construction prior to the onsite construction there is a great deal of planning and preparing that has to occur. The design and planning phase is undertaken by design professionals. The design phase can be done before engaging your selected builder. Though, it is often preferred to engage your building team earlier on in the process to ensure transparency and quality from the get go.
So what does the entire building process consist of?
It all starts with an idea
Design Phase
The “Design” in Design & Construct covers both the design and planning. This stage involves determining the project scope, goals, and requirements. It also involves identifying potential risks, constraints, and challenges that may impact the project.
Pros of engaging a builder in the planning and design phase include setting clear objectives, establishing expectations, and creating a roadmap for the project, that is transparent across all parties involved in the build. Builder’s will also contact their trusted trades including plumbers, electricians, landscapers and joiners etc to gather advise, tips and preliminary estimates and plans where necessary.
It is important to keep in mind that when in the planning phase potential delays, changes in scope, and unexpected challenges that can arise during the project. Though, these are minimised when the conversations starts with all parties prior to construction.
Pre-construction Phase
The pre-construction phase is also apart of the design and planning phase of the project.
This stage involves obtaining necessary permits and approvals, creating a project schedule and budget, and identifying contractors and subcontractors to perform the work. The pros of pre-construction include ensuring that all necessary steps are taken before construction begins, creating a realistic budget and schedule, and identifying potential issues before they become major problems. The cons of pre-construction include potential delays in obtaining permits and approvals, unexpected changes in the budget or schedule, and difficulties in finding qualified contractors and subcontractors.
Construction Phase
This stage involves the physical construction of the project, including excavation, building, as well as all the plumbing, electricals, landscaping and joinery. This is where you will get to the all your plans and designs come to life.
Want more details on the Construction Phase? Head to our Residential Construction page.