GIB Living Steps to Building - Final House Plans

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Steps to Building

Steps to Building :
1.

Checking out the Section : Do your homework before you buy!
2.

The design brief : Registered Architect or architectural designer? How do you brief them?
3.

The building fundamentals : Choose your cladding, roofing, insulation, windows and interior linings wisely.
4.

Revising the design : It's rare for a designer to come back with exactly what you want first time.
5.

Fixtures and Fittings : Now's the time to make definitive decisions
6.

Final Plans : Now it's time to prepare final plans and working drawings.
7.

Contractors and Quotes : Who should obtain quotes? You or the designer?
8.

Reality Check : The costings have come in and you may need to revise you plans.
9.

All systems go : Building contract is signed, consent is obtained and you press GO
10.

The building shell : Once excavations and foundations are completed, things can happen pretty quickly.
11.

Interior lining & fit out : Line your interiors with GIB Plasterboard
12.

Final Checks : Final Checks and code compliance

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Final Plans

After lots of discussion and revisions you're happy with the concept plans. Now it's time to prepare final plans and working drawings.

Final plans are generated from the concept plans and are used for quoting final costs, submitting to council for building consent and are used by contractors to construct the building. They accompany all documentation and detailing from specialist consultants such as engineers and surveyors.

It is imporant that decision regarding materials and specifications are firm , as changing your mind once a building consent is granted will most likely delay the project and result in additional costs.

Step 7 Contractors and Quotes