Step-wise Building Construction Procedure

🏗️ Step-by-Step Building Construction Procedure

A complete construction process guide from site excavation to building handover – ideal for homeowners, civil engineers, and builders.

1. Site Preparation and Layout

• Clear vegetation, debris, and unwanted structures.
  
  

• Perform site survey and set layout lines.
  
  

• Mark excavation areas as per approved drawings.
  
  

2. Excavation Work

• Excavate trenches for foundation as per structural design.
  
  

• Provide shoring or safety supports if trenches are deep.
  
  

• Remove loose soil and maintain slope stability.
  
  

3. PCC (Plain Cement Concrete)

• Lay PCC at the bottom of the foundation trench.

• Mix ratio: 1:4:8 (cement:sand:aggregate)

• Provides a firm, level base for footing concrete.

4. Foundation Construction

• Place reinforcement as per design.
  
  

• Use shuttering and pour footing concrete (M20 or higher grade).
  
  

• Ensure proper compaction and curing.
  
  

5. Plinth Beam and Backfilling

• Cast plinth beam over the foundation.
  
  

• Apply anti-termite treatment.
  
  

• Backfill around foundation and compact in layers.
  
  

6. Superstructure: Column, Beam, and Slab

• Raise RCC columns from plinth level.
  
  

• Construct beams and slab framework.
  
  

• Reinforce and pour concrete for each stage.
  
  

7. Brickwork or Blockwork

• Start masonry after column/slab curing.
  
  

• Use 1:6 cement mortar for bricks.
  
  

• Leave provisions for doors, windows, and conduits.
  
  

8. Lintel and Sunshade (Chajja)

• Cast lintels above door and window openings.
  
  

• Provide RCC chajjas for sunshade and water protection.
  
  

9. Roof Waterproofing

• Apply waterproofing treatment on slab top.
  
  

• Options: Bitumen coating, liquid membrane, or chemical layers.
  
  

10. Electrical and Plumbing (1st Fix)

• Lay concealed electrical conduit and switch boxes.
  
  

• Install water supply and drainage pipes in walls and floors.
  
  

• Ensure proper slope and leak testing.
  
  

11. Internal & External Plastering

• Internal walls plastered with 12–15mm cement plaster.
  
  

• External walls with waterproof additive for durability.
  
  

• Corners and joints should be well finished.
  
  

12. Flooring and Tiling Work

• Lay floor tiles, wall tiles in toilets/kitchens.
  
  

• Marble/granite as per selection.
  
  

• Use spacers and apply proper grouting.
  
  

13. Doors and Windows

• Fix door and window frames first.
  
  

• Install shutters (wooden, UPVC, or aluminum).
  
  

• Check alignment, level, and sealing.
  
  

14. Painting & Finishing

• Apply wall putty and primer.
  
  

• Paint interior and exterior walls.
  
  

• Use weather-resistant paint for exteriors.
  
  

15. Sanitary & Electrical Fixtures

• Fit basins, commodes, taps, mixers.
  
  

• Fix switches, MCBs, fans, and lights.
  
  

• Install geysers, exhaust fans, and other appliances.
  
  

16. Final Cleaning and Touchups

• Deep clean all surfaces.
  
  

• Grout tiles, polish doors, and fittings.
  
  

• Prepare site for handover.
  
  

📌 Conclusion:

This step-by-step process ensures systematic, safe, and efficient building construction. Whether you're a builder or a homeowner, understanding this flow helps you plan, budget, and monitor work properly.

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• Construction Material Estimator Tool
  
  

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