Our “Core 24”
24-Section Construction Standard
- General Project Details & Municipal Compliance
Detailed project specs (square footage, layout, structural foundation type), engineering plan alignment, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) adherence, and municipal permit protocols. - Site Feasibility, Clearing & Lot Prep
On-site evaluations, land clearing, forestry mulching, tree removal, topsoil stripping, and boundary/elevation staking. - Foundation Excavation & Earthwork
Basement/footing digging, building pad rough grading, temporary construction driveway installation, and structural backfilling. - Utility Trenching & Civil Infrastructure
Trenching, piping, conduit placement, and municipal tap-ins for water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, and electric services. - Footings & Foundation
Continuous concrete footings below frost depth, poured 8″ concrete foundation walls, rebar reinforcement (#4 and #5), anchor bolt placements, and basement slab prep. - Foundation Waterproofing & Drainage Systems
Exterior foundation waterproofing membranes, perimeter drain tile systems, sump pit and pump installations, and rigid foundation insulation. - Structural Framing & Engineered Systems
2 x 6 exterior wall framing (16″ O.C.), 2 x 4 interior walls, engineered floor trusses, engineered roof truss packages, LVLs/structural beams, and 3/4″ glued/nailed subflooring. - Roofing Assembly
1/2″ OSB roof sheathing with H-clips, synthetic underlayment, ice & water shield at eaves, dimensional asphalt shingles or standing seam metal roofing, ridge/eave venting, and flashing. - Exterior Sheathing & Finishes
House wrap installation, lap siding, board & batten siding, thin-set stone veneer accents, trim boards, 8×8 porch posts, and decorative railings. - Windows & Exterior Doors
Energy-efficient window units (casements/transoms), exterior entry doors, double-paned sliders, garage doors, and full opening flashing tape integration. - Plumbing Rough-In
Water service main shutoff, supply and drain line routing, stack venting, tub/shower unit installations, laundry hookups, and water heater placement. - Electrical Rough-In
200A/400A service panel setup, branch circuit wiring, recessed lighting cans, exterior fixture points, GFCI circuits, smoke/CO detector wiring, and appliance rough-ins. - HVAC Rough-In
Furnace and A/C condenser unit placement, main supply/return ductwork fabrication, bath exhaust fans, dryer vent routing, and fresh air intake systems. - Thermal Insulation & Energy Envelope
R-19 exterior wall insulation, R-38 attic insulation, continuous eave baffles, rim joist air sealing, and energy code compliance. - Exterior Concrete & Flatwork
Poured concrete front porch slabs, rear patio slabs, sloped garage floor slabs, concrete walkways, and driveway aprons. - Final Grading, Landscaping & Site Clean
Final grade establishment for positive drainage away from foundations, seed/straw or sod placement, and final jobsite debris removal. - Drywall & Surface Preparation
1/2″ wall/ceiling drywall installation, 5/8″ Type X fire-rated drywall in garage spaces, taping, mudding, sanding, and level 4/5 paint-ready finishing. - Interior Trim, Doors & Millwork
Interior doors, baseboards, door/window casings, closet shelving, stair handrails, and decorative woodwork. - Cabinetry & Countertops
Kitchen and bathroom vanity cabinet installations according to architectural elevations, custom layout fitting, and countertop installations. - Flooring Systems
Subfloor prep, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), ceramic tile, and carpet installations per room schedules. - Interior Paint & Coatings
Primer coat, wall finish coats, ceiling paint, and enamel trim/door paint application. - Final Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Trim
Setting plumbing fixtures/faucets, installing light fixtures/switches/outlets, HVAC register installation, thermostat setup, and system commissioning. - Hardware, Mirrors & Interior Final
Door hardware, bathroom mirrors, accessories, paint touch-ups, and detailed deep cleaning. - Inspection Sign-Offs & Key Turnover
Scheduling and passing all municipal milestone inspections (footing, foundation, framing, MEP rough-ins, insulation, and final Certificate of Occupancy).