Building a home is a big decision and it helps to know what lies ahead. With timber, much of the work moves into design and prefabrication, so on-site assembly is fast. Here are the phases.
1. Brief and site
Start by clarifying how you want to live, how many rooms you need and your approximate budget. The site matters just as much: zoning, local regulations, crane and truck access, utilities and ground conditions.
2. Concept and structural system
The concept defines the layout, massing and relationship to the site. The structure is chosen at the same time: CLT, glulam or hybrid. The earlier the system is set, the better the design can work with it.
3. Design documentation and permits
Next come permit and construction documents, which for timber include detailed build-ups, structural design and fire strategy. Permit duration depends on the authority and project, so allow for it in the schedule.
4. Shop drawings and delivery
Shop drawings are prepared from the design, and a specialist manufacturer produces the CLT or glulam elements to measure. We coordinate manufacturing, transport and assembly dates.
5. Foundations and assembly
Meanwhile the foundation slab is built. The structure is then assembled from finished elements. Thanks to prefabrication the shell goes up quickly; exact timing depends on size and complexity.
6. Completion to the agreed scope
Depending on the contract, delivery ends at the structure, the shell, the weather-tight shell or continues to a turnkey home. We define the scope individually and in writing.
What to keep in mind
Check site regulations before the concept, choose the structural system early, clarify the scope of delivery and keep reserves in budget and schedule. We are happy to walk you through it in a no-obligation consultation.