CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Before starting construction of a residential building, a site has to be owned at a desired place. A plan to be prepared as per the need of the person and necessary approval has to be obtained. The site clearance has to be done and then the actual work has to be started. The sequence of operations is discussed below.

Step 1: Excavation of foundation

Step 2: Base concrete

Step 3: Masonry construction

Step 4: Plinth beam construction

Step 5: Sand filling up to plinth level

Step 6: Preparation of doors and windows

Step 7: Floor concrete

Step 8: Starting of superstructure construction

Step 9: Fixing doors and windows

Step 10: Finishing superstructure upto lintel level

Step 11: Construction of lintels and sunshades

Step 12: Brickwork up to ceiling and roof

Step 13: Electrical pipe and board fixing

Step 14: Roof casting

Step 15: Removal of formwork

Step 16: Finishing all plumbing work

Step 17: Plastering

Step 18: Floor finishing

Step 19: Construction of compound or boundary walls

Step 20: Fixing doors and window shutters

Step 21: Electrical fittings

Step 22: Painting and polishing.

Above discussed sequence of operations is shown in a flow diagram, Fig. 14.2.

Figure 14.2 Construction sequence of residential building