building process Flowchart

A really useful chart showing the critical stages in the building process.

1. Building Process
ENGAGE
• Architect • Building consultant
• Designer • Draughtsman
• Interior designer
SKETCH PLANS
• Refi ne ideas
• Preliminary elevations and plans
• Select fi nishes and fi ttings
• Discuss plans: neighbours, Council
• Determine budget
PREPARE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
• Plans
• Specifi cations and schedules
LODGE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE APPROVED
CHOOSE AND CHECK CONTRACT
• Prime cost items • Retention
• Schedules • Liquidated damages
• Inclusions • Defect liability period
SIGN CONTRACTS
COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE
INSPECT CONSTRUCTION
• Footings and main structures by engineer
• Waterproof/DPCs
• Timber pest prevention
• Troubleshoot misunderstandings
and problems
Obtain relevant
Certfi cation
Seek legal advice
Choose contractor
Document and agree variations
and extras
Insurance to cover
contractor’s work paid
Check insurance:
• Public liablity
• Workers compensation
• Contract works
Obtain Owner-Builder’s
Licence
Select possible contractors:
• Check references
• Check contractor’s licence
• Obtain quotes
Prepare and submit DA
Check Council for simultaneous
lodgment with Construction
Certifi cate
Is Development Application
(DA) required?
YES
NO
Are Engineering or other
specialist drawings required?
Obtain Water and Sewerage
Authority Approval
Prepare Engineering drawings
Amend contracts
If dispute
occurs
Go to
DISPUTES
OBTAIN PLANCHECK Add missing information and
correct drawings
Surveyor to confi rm correct
location and height of works
FINAL INSPECTION
Before paying fi nal claim Contractor rectifi es or
completes the work
DEFECT LIABILITY INSPECTION
Before paying fi nal retention
If Owner
Builder
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