The Process
The Cassone Construction Groundbreaking Process™ was created to be more than a simple checklist for success, but a 7-phase step-by-step approach for perfection and quality for each phase of your home’s construction. Starting at design and progressing earnestly and steadfastly through to the building process, our process ensures every tiny detail is thought-through prior to putting hammer to nail. We work hard so you can enjoy the process too.
Step One: Design Drawings
- Initial Budget
- Survey
- Check Zoning By-Laws
- Check Ontario Building Codes
- Conservation Authority
- Site Plan Control Application
Step Two: Working Drawings
- Architectural Drawings
- Structural Engineer
- Site & Grading Engineer
- Mechanical System Design
- Truss System Design
- Engineered Floor System Design
Step Three: Building Permit
- Create Finishing Schedule
- Create Scopes of Work for all Trades
- Hire Initial Trades and Suppliers
- Budget & Costing Analysis
Step Four: Pre-Construction
- Building Permit Issued
- Insurance / Builders’ Risk
- Enroll with Tarion
- Notice of Project with Ministry of Labour
- Site safety and security
- Disconnect Services
- Confirm Actual Budget Structure
- Good Channels of Communication
Step Five: Commencement of Construction
- Coordinate Site / Office – weekly meetings
- Site Supervisor Package
- Site Meeting Between Windemere and Trades
- Weekly Reporting from Site to Office
- Review with Client on-site as Scheduled
- Review Budget and Project Timeline
Step Six: Final Scope of Work of Design Finishes
- Timetable Finishing, Trades’ Schedule
- Check Finishing, Homeowners’ selections
- Design Drawings
- Review Budget and Project Deadline
Step Seven: Target Closing Date
- Review Budget and Project Deadline
- Confirm Homeowners’ move-in date
- Motivating Trades for completion
- Telephone and Cable
- Cleaners
This Process ensures your happiness and is a symbol of our commitment to quality; our commitment to you.
