House-building

House construction phases are the phases a house goes through during its construction.^[1]

Overview

The process often starts with a planning stage in which plans are prepared by an architect and approved by the client and any regulatory authority.^[2] Then the site is cleared, foundations are laid and trenches for connection to services such as sewerage, water, and electricity are established. If the house is wooden-framed, a framework is constructed to support the boards, siding and roof. If the house is of brick construction, then courses of bricks are laid to construct the walls. Floors, beams and internal walls are constructed as the building develops, with plumbing and wiring for water and electricity being installed as appropriate. Once the main structure is complete, internal fitting with lights and other fitments is done, and the house may be decorated and furnished with furniture, cupboards, carpets, curtains and other fittings.^[3]^{[better source needed]}

Phases

External construction

Internal construction

Finishing construction

Criticism

Some have criticized the house-building industry. Mass house-builders can be risk averse, preferring cost-efficient building methods rather than adopting new technologies for improved building performance.^[4] Traditional vernacular building methods that suit local conditions and climates can be dispensed with in favour of a generic 'cookie cutter' housing type.^[4]

References

^ C. J. Richardson (1873), House-building, from a cottage to a mansion, G.P. Putnam's Sons
^ Gordon, Aaron. "Approaching Home Construction". Aaron Gordon Construction Inc. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
^ JoAnn Early Macken (2009), Building a House
^ ^a ^b Arieff, Allison (October 2, 2011). "Shifting the Suburban Paradigm". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-11-03.