Projects

How a Project Progresses

Stage boundaries vary with the project. The stages below describe how residential building work is typically sequenced, and are confirmed in the written scope of works.

Built to Last

The Stages of a Building Project

Stage 1 — Preparation

Protection of existing finishes, agreed access routes and setting out before structural work begins.

Highlights

Protection in place

Access routes agreed

Setting out complete

Type: Residential

Stage 2 — Structure

Structural openings, supports and alterations co-ordinated with your structural engineer's design.

Highlights

Openings formed or supported

20-person capacity

Inspection stages observed

Type: Commercial

Stage 3 — Envelope

Walls, roof coverings, openings, weathertightness and drainage connections completed.

Highlights

Built for 6-room practice

Roof and walls completed

Drainage connections made

Type: Commercial

Stage 4 — Finishing

Internal finishes completed, snagging closed out, the site cleared and the work handed over.

Highlights

Internal finishes completed

Snagging closed out

Site cleared and handed over

Type: Residential

Scope of Works

The agreed scope sets out what is included and excluded, and who supplies materials.

Highlights

Inclusions and exclusions set out

Material supply defined

Confirmed before work starts

Type: Commercial

Programme & Communication

A staged programme is agreed so progress is visible, with confirmation at the end of each stage.

Highlights

High-efficiency insulation

Progress confirmed each stage

Changes agreed in writing

Type: Residential

Stage 1 — Preparation

Protection of existing finishes, agreed access routes and setting out before structural work begins.

Highlights

Protection in place

Access routes agreed

Setting out complete

Type: Residential

Stage 2 — Structure

Structural openings, supports and alterations co-ordinated with your structural engineer's design.

Highlights

Openings formed or supported

20-person capacity

Inspection stages observed

Type: Commercial

Stage 3 — Envelope

Walls, roof coverings, openings, weathertightness and drainage connections completed.

Highlights

Built for 6-room practice

Roof and walls completed

Drainage connections made

Type: Commercial

Stage 4 — Finishing

Internal finishes completed, snagging closed out, the site cleared and the work handed over.

Highlights

Internal finishes completed

Snagging closed out

Site cleared and handed over

Type: Residential

Scope of Works

The agreed scope sets out what is included and excluded, and who supplies materials.

Highlights

Inclusions and exclusions set out

Material supply defined

Confirmed before work starts

Type: Commercial

Programme & Communication

A staged programme is agreed so progress is visible, with confirmation at the end of each stage.

Highlights

High-efficiency insulation

Progress confirmed each stage

Changes agreed in writing

Type: Residential