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Guide / From project to construction site

House construction: steps and decisions

Building means making the right decisions in the right order. Here are the guidelines for moving forward.

Understand the project
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The first landmarks

What you need to understand.

The construction of a house is prepared by studying the land, defining the project and its budget, then by studies, authorizations and the contractual framework. The construction site and reception come next. Deadlines depend on the plot, the project and the participants; they are specified on a case-by-case basis.

01 / Understand

Before the construction site: make the project buildable.

The sketch explores the layout, volumes and uses. The pre-project stages gradually clarify the choices. Structure, envelope and network studies must be coordinated to avoid each subject being solved separately.

The STUDIO timeline distinguishes ESQ, APS, APD, permit, PRO and DCE. The scope depends on the mission: a permit file does not necessarily contain the execution details useful for manufacturing or consulting companies. Identify the deliverables and their authors before committing.

02 / Understand

Authorize and contract.

Authorizations are checked according to the operation and its location with the town hall. The parts, deadlines and use of an architect depend on the situation; The official Public Service sheet provides guidance.

The contract depends on the missions entrusted to the professionals. Identify your co-contractor, the services included and the documents which define the project. For a CCMI, check in particular the contractual elements, insurance and guarantees applicable with the help of ADIL if necessary.

To explore further: Service Public — Permis de construire ↗ANIL — Les différents contrats de construction ↗ANIL — Les vérifications d’un CCMI ↗

03 / Understand

The interest of a local builder.

Proximity can facilitate on-site exchanges, visits and business coordination. It also provides the opportunity to examine comparable achievements and to understand the concrete organization of the site.

Distance is not the only criterion. Ask the manufacturer about their experience with the system chosen, its availability, its monitoring and its management of modifications. BUILD is looking for a connection adapted to the project sector; work commitments remain those of the partner manufacturer.

04 / Understand

Monitor the work, then prepare for reception.

Keep a consistent file: up-to-date plans, decisions, reports and modification requests. When a choice changes, ask what impact it has on price, deadlines and other work before confirming it.

The reception is a formal step to prepare for. The works are examined and any reservations recorded according to the applicable framework. Plan the time and, if necessary, the necessary support. Document tracking in CORA facilitates exchanges when the information is provided; it does not replace contractual acts.

To explore further: ANIL — Déroulement et réception des travaux ↗

Take action

Your next trade.

  • A reference version of the plans
  • An identified scope and exclusions
  • The professional responsible for each intervention
  • Contractual and supporting documents to check
  • A method of tracking decisions and receiving
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Frequently asked questions.

How long does it take to build a house?

There is no valid duration for all projects. Studies, authorizations, supplies, availability of companies, weather and technical complexity influence the schedule. Request a schedule linked to the project and the contract.

Is a permit enough to start manufacturing?

A permit does not replace the studies and plans necessary for execution. The start-up must also take into account the applicable administrative, contractual and technical conditions.

Is S1GULARIS BUILD the builder of my house?

BUILD ensures the connection. The local partner builder is your co-contractor for the construction contract and the commitments contained therein.

And now?

Landmarks. Then your project.

STUDIO to design and study. BUILD to check local connection possibilities. A first conversation to find the next step.

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