What is involved in the construction process?

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Master Scope Guide – Custom Homes, Barndominiums & Commercial Builds

Pre-Construction & Administration

• Marketing & Sales – branding, proposals, contracts.
• Administration – scheduling, payroll, documentation.
• Financing – banks, lenders, appraisals, title companies.
• Bank Inspectors – verify progress for draws.
• City/County Inspectors – zoning, code, permits.
• Commercial-Specific:
   
  • Legal & Contract Teams – covenant contracts, AIA docs, compliance.
  • Bonding & Insurance Providers – performance bonds, general liability.
  • Developers / Investors – ownership groups, board approvals.
  • Third-Party Review Boards – fire marshal, ADA compliance, state agencies.

1. People Involved

• Owner/Client / Developer – initiates and funds project.
• Architect/Designer – design intent, elevations, layouts.
• Structural Engineer – load design, wind/snow resistance.
• Civil Engineer – site grading, utilities, drainage.
• MEP Engineers – HVAC, electrical, plumbing design.
• General Contractor (GC) – executes contracts, manages trades.
• Project Manager / Superintendent – daily operations.
• Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – budgets, cost control.
• Interior Designer – finishes and layout.
• Surveyor – site layout and benchmarks.
• Inspectors – city/county compliance.
• Specialty Consultants – LEED, energy, sound, IT systems.
• Commercial-Specific:
   
  • Safety Officer (OSHA/EMR) – site safety compliance.
  • Commissioning Agent – verifies systems at handoff.
  • Union Representatives – if applicable for labor contracts.
  • Legal Counsel – contract enforcement, lien releases.

2. Trades / Subcontractors

Residential / Barndo Core Trades (apply to both):

1. Site Prep & Excavation
2. Foundation Crew
3. Framing Crew (wood or steel)
4. Roofers
5. Masons
6. Windows & Doors Installers
7. Siding / Exterior Finish Crew
8. Plumbers
9. Electricians
10. HVAC Technicians
11. Insulation Contractors
12. Drywall Crew
13. Cabinet & Millwork Installers
14. Flooring Installers
15. Trim & Finish Carpenters
16. Painters
17. Countertop Fabricators
18. Appliance Installers
19. Landscape & Hardscape
20. Fencing & Decking
21. Final Clean-Up Crew

Commercial Add-On Trades:

• Steel Erection Crews – structural steel, joists, decking.
• Concrete Specialists – tilt-wall, high-strength pours, post-tension slabs.
• Fire Protection – sprinklers, alarms, suppression systems.
• Low Voltage / IT – data cabling, security, access controls.
• Elevator / Escalator Installers – vertical transport.
• Commercial Kitchen Contractors – restaurant, hospital, school builds.
• Glaziers – curtain walls, storefront glass.
• Roofing Systems – TPO, EPDM, commercial membranes.
• Parking Lot & Paving Crews – asphalt, striping, curbing.
• Signage & Wayfinding Contractors – ADA compliance.

3. Materials

Residential / Barndo Materials:

• Sitework (fill, gravel, drainage).
• Foundation (concrete, rebar, vapor barriers).
• Steel Building Kit & Manufacturing (if barndo).
• Framing (lumber/engineered trusses).
• Roofing (shingles, metal).
• Windows & Doors.
• Exterior Finishes.
• Plumbing (PEX/PVC, fixtures).
• Electrical (wiring, panels, fixtures).
• HVAC (ducts, units, controls).
• Insulation.
• Drywall.
• Interior Finishes (cabinetry, millwork).
• Flooring.
• Kitchens/Baths (counters, tubs, faucets).
• Appliances.
• Hardscape (driveways, patios).
• Miscellaneous (fasteners, adhesives, PPE).

Commercial Materials Add-Ons:

• Structural Steel (columns, beams, decking).
• Tilt-Wall Panels / Precast Concrete.
• Fire Suppression Systems (sprinkler pipe, heads).
• Low Voltage Systems (fiber, Cat6, cameras).
• Roofing Membranes (TPO, PVC, EPDM).
• Commercial Glass (curtain wall, storefront systems).
• Elevator / Escalator Equipment.
• Parking Lot Materials (asphalt, striping paint, lighting).
• Specialty Equipment (lab systems, commercial kitchen hoods).
• LEED / Sustainability Materials (solar panels, green roof systems).

4. Process Flow

1. Development Phase – marketing, financing, feasibility, legal.
2. Pre-Construction – design, engineering, permitting.
3. Sitework – clearing, grading, utilities.
4. Foundation – concrete or slab systems.
5. Structure – wood or steel framing (commercial = structural steel/tilt-wall).
6. Roofing & Envelope – roofing systems, windows, doors, cladding.
7. MEP Rough-In – plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
8. Fire Protection & Low Voltage (Commercial) – sprinklers, alarms, IT.
9. Insulation & Drywall – interior walls and ceilings.
10. Interior Build-Out – cabinetry, trim, flooring, paint.
11. Commercial Specialties – elevators, commercial kitchens, curtain walls.
12. Exterior Finishes – landscaping, parking lots, signage.
13. Commissioning & Inspections – city/county inspections, commissioning agents.
14. Close-Out – punch list, lien releases, occupancy permit.