Any significant and challenging undertaking requires a strategic, and comprehensive plan. Without this plan and road map, it would be like navigating in the dark and therefore exposed to many unknown risks.
While having comprehensive drawings and excellent con- tractors are prerequisites to a good building, an accurate and detailed plan and checklist is crucial. Without this, a project may face significant delays, incur unexpected costs, inherit unwanted design defects, face conflict with subcontractors and/or clients, legal complications and ul- timately and accumulatively, deciding the fate of the proj- ect, delineating between success and failure.
This topic will be discussed for the first time in this edi- tion, and will continue for several subsequent editions. The writer welcomes readers’ feedback and collaboration on this topic.
Pre-Construction Documents
Updated Survey
Grading Plan
Demolition Permit
Building Permit
Plumbing Permit
Drain Permit
HVAC Permit
Tarion Enrolment
Builder Risk Insurance
Company Liability Insurance
WSIB, Notice of Project
City Approved Architectural Drawings
Residential Infill Notice
City Approved Structural Drawings
City Approved Roof Truss Shop Drawings
City Approved Lumber Company Floor Layouts
City Approved HVAC
Drawing & Documents
City Approved Septic System Drawings *
Clearance Letter from Forestry Department *
TRCA Permit & Ravine Permit *
Geotechnical Report*
Windows & Exterior Doors Shop drawings Cutting Sketch
Arborist Report*
Elevator Instruction and Shop drawings*
Interior Designer Shop drawings
*If Applicable
Pre-Construction Documents 1st Quotations & Contracts
Demolition & Excavition
Shoring/ Deep Foundation/ Caisson *
Concrete Forming
Steel Beams, Columns & Rebars supply
Framing
Lumber Supply
Roof Trusses Supply
Windows & Exterior Doors Supply
Concrete Drain works
Plumbing
Radiant Heating Floor *
HVAC
Front Door Supply (& Installation)
Stairs Supply & Installation
Surveyor Construction package
Garage Doors Supply and Installation
Roofing
Elevator Supply & Install
*If Applicable
Pre-Construction Operation
Apply for Existing Gas line Disconnection
Apply for Existing Hydro disconnection
Apply for Removal of Rental Equipments
Apply for Existing Water Service Disconnection
Order temporary Hydro Post and Panel
Apply for Temporary Hydro Service
Install TPZ Fencing*
Install Safety Fence
Order Temporary Toilet
Post All Permit Signs
Post Residential Infill Notice *
Post WSIB Notice of Project
Post WSIB Safety Instruction
Order (Install) Temporary Site Office*
Apply for New Water & Sewer Connection
Make Sure No Buried Oil Tank
Request Geotechnical Consultant to check for Buried Oil Tank*
Make Sure There Is No Asbestos in The Existing House
Bring Asbestos Experts to Remove Hazardous Materials *
Provide First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher
*If Applicable
