Courtesy of: NZ Homeowner's Building Guide Auckland/Waitakere Edition, April 2008
The usual order of construction is:
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Correct set out of the building
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Excavate the section and lay the foundations
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Pour concrete floors
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Construct the framing
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Put the roof on
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Mount the windows
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Put on the exterior cladding
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Organise plumbing and wiring
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Fit insulation
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Put in the doors
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Install cabinets and interior lining
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Tile floors and walls
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Carry out final plumbing and electrical work
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Paint the house and complete any finishing work
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Lay the floor coverings
