How Many People Does It Take to Build a Custom Home
Find out which trades, suppliers and professionals are involved in building a new house
It is not a trade secret that a lot of people are involved in the construction of a custom home. Once the plans for the new home are in place and all required permits are received, the construction phase requires a detailed project plan that involves many skilled trades who need to work with each other under the direction of a project manager. Construction scheduling is a multi task process that requires an understanding of lead times, individual trade requirements for time, which trades can be in the house at the same time and rescheduling due to delays. Below is a list of people who may be involved in building a new house.
(A) Trades people involved in the building of a house (Note that not all trades apply to all houses)
| 1. Surveyor | 2. Excavator | 3. Concrete footings and foundation |
| 4. Foundation wrap | 5. Concrete floors & Drain work | 6. Framer |
| 7. Roofer | 8. Metal Flashing | 9. Window Installer |
| 10. Stair Installer | 11. Bricklayer | 12. Stucco Installer |
| 13. Siding Installer | 14. Soffit /fascia Installer | 15. Garage door Installer |
| 16. Plumber | 17. HVAC installer | 18. Electrician |
| 19. Cabling/Security/Central vac systems | 20. Fireplace Installer | 21. Insulator |
| 22. Drywall Installer | 23. Taper | 24. Tile Installer |
| 25. Hardwood Installer | 26. Carpet Installer | 27. Cabinet Installer |
| 28. Interior Trim Carpenter/ Millwork | 29. Painter | 30. Countertop installer |
| 31. Landscaper | 32. Wood deck Installer | 33. Driveway Installer |
(B) Immediate suppliers involved in the building of a home
| 34. Steel Beam Supplier | 35. Steel Re-bar Supplier | 36. Lumber Supplier |
| 37. Roof Truss Supplier | 38. Brick Supplier | 39. Window/Door Manufacturer |
| 40. Cabinet Manufacturer | 41. Countertop Manufacturer |
(C) Utility companies to coordinate with
| 42. Water & Sewer Installation | 43. Natural gas | 44. Hydro |
| 45. Telephone and Cable TV |
(D) Professionals involved in the creation of a new home
| 46. Architect | 47. Designer | 48. Lawyer |
| 49. Realtor |
The construction of a new home is an involved process that requires many trained professionals to work with each other. With so many people involved, the process requires a project manager to manage the hand-off from one trade to another and ensure that the construction project is on schedule. As we mentioned in our article on "How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home", efficient site management is the key to getting your new home delivered on time.
Hiring a professional to coordinate those people is a prudent choice. Harlequin Homes has the management skills and experience to properly hire and coordinate all aspects of your new home construction. Contact us if you are thinking about starting your process towards building your dream home.
