Behind every successful home construction is a team of
talented professionals who worked hard to make it happen. Building your own
home is an exciting process to getting the house of your dreams, but it is also
a detailed process and there are many steps involved. Making sure that these
steps occur in a well-planned sequence involves finding the right professionals
for the job. The various key members of the construction team complete their
own elements and hand off to the next contractor in line for the next element.
They all work under the direction of one project manager or construction
superintendent.
Project manager
The job title varies depending on the company you choose to
handle the construction, but there will always be a key team member who acts as
the overall team manager or the construction superintended. They are also
called the construction or field manager. This project manager is often highly
qualified in each phase of home construction making them an important element
in the entire process. They work closely with each contractor, building product
suppliers and other key employees. This is the person to go to when you want to
find out the overall state of things in the construction process, whether
things are on schedule, quality control and if you have any concerns about the
implementation of your architect’s building plans.
Architect
Architects sometimes work for the construction team or in an
independent architectural firm. These professionals create home design plans.
They can create a new plan or tailor a previously used plan to your needs. This
is the person to talk to if you have any special design ideas such as open
kitchens, bigger baths, higher ceilings or spiral stairways. They will
implement your design ideas into the blueprints of the house in order to create
something that meets your standards and desires.
Sales consultant and designer consultant
The sales consultant is very knowledgeable about the home
construction process as well. They will help you understand various approaches
towards construction for energy efficiency, standard options and upgrades to
your home. They can help you select one among the various model homes that the
builder creates. Once you have settled on the model and signed the purchase
contract, the designer consultant will help you choose the various colors,
flooring, ceilings, doors and other home finishing that will give your house
the unique individuality and style you are looking for.
Trade contractors
These professionals are responsible for the different stages
of the construction process. They will raise the home construction from ground
up. The duties performed by trade contractors include, but not limited to:
- Site preparation
- Foundation building
- Framing (exterior walls
and Roof)
- Exterior siding
- HVAC and insulation
- Electrical and plumbing
work
- Drywall and ceilings
- Painting
- Interior trim and
cabinetry
- Flooring and countertops
- Driveways and walkways
- Landscaping
Inspectors
There are also inspectors involved in the
construction process. The first inspection occurs before the drywall is hung
and another one before you move in. This inspection ensures that your home
meets the local building code requirements, which varies depending on your
location.Posted By: Bruce Johnson Residential Construction http://bjrcinc.com/
