Which phases happen before construction?
Discovery, existing-condition documentation, design, scope alignment, selections, approvals, ordering, and scheduling can all occur before demolition.
- Early decisions protect the construction sequence
- Long-lead products should be identified before start
- Permit timing should be verified for the exact project
What changes the construction sequence?
Structural work, utility relocation, inspections, custom fabrication, flooring transitions, and the need to protect occupied areas can all affect sequencing.
- A dependency cannot be finished before its predecessor
- Late selections can interrupt trade scheduling
- Hidden conditions require documented decisions
How can homeowners reduce avoidable delays?
Finalize key selections, respond to questions promptly, understand change procedures, and avoid treating the start date as the first planning milestone.
- Confirm decision owners
- Review the procurement list
- Plan temporary kitchen routines