Commercial Buildings can be constructed through multiple delivery methods, such as Traditional (Design-Bid-Build), Design-Build and Construction Management, and out of multiple different materials. However, the construction of all new buildings follow a similar order of operations:
Substructure: This includes the required building excavation and foundation work along with the slab on grade.
Superstructure: This is the structural framework of the building, it can be constructed of steel, wood, concrete of any combination of the three.
Exterior Envelope: This includes all the exterior finishes, such as metal siding, curtain walls and insulated metal panels. The exterior wall framing, insulation, air/vapour barriers, and exterior door and windows are also part of this.
Interior Framing: This is all the interior partitions in a building, along with the rough-ins for the mechanical and electrical systems.
Interior Finishes: This includes everything from drywall, to flooring, millwork, and lighting fixtures.
Siteworks: Depending on season and weather, this can take part at almost any stage of the project. Included in siteworks is sidewalks, asphalt, landscaping and site servicing.