Work sequence
Facade and site works sequence
Facade and site works connect the building to climate, drainage and daily access. The sequence must protect the plinth, direct water away from the building and avoid trapping finished areas behind later earthworks.
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This sequence is connected to the stage calculator, checklist and mistake-cost pages so planning, execution and cost risk stay in one system.
Recommended sequence of work
01 Close facade edges, plinth and exposed interfaces
Protect the bottom and outer face of the building before site levels rise.
- Check plinth height, splash zone, facade base and waterproofing terminations.
- Install facade finish, cladding or render with movement joints and drips.
- Coordinate exterior lighting, outlets and penetrations.
Hold point: Site grading should not cover facade or plinth details until they are inspected.
Tools, equipment and access: Scaffold, Render tools, Sealant gun, Drip edge tools
02 Set drainage, grading and hardscape base
Move water away from the structure before final landscaping.
- Confirm finished floor, external levels and slope away from the building.
- Install drains, inspection points, channels and stormwater routes.
- Prepare base layers for paving, paths, ramps and service access.
Hold point: Paving or landscape finishes should not proceed until drainage routes and slopes are checked.
Tools, equipment and access: Laser level, Compactor, Drain laser, Pipe tools, Paver tools
03 Install landscape preparation and final external systems
Finish external areas without damaging facade, waterproofing or access.
- Install irrigation sleeves, lighting cable routes and planting preparation.
- Protect completed facade and drains during final soil or paving works.
- Test exterior lighting, drainage flow and access routes.
Hold point: Final handover of external works should wait until rainwater path, lighting and access are tested.
Tools, equipment and access: Irrigation tools, Cable locator, Lighting tester, Protection boards
Tools, equipment and access
Facade
- Scaffold
- Render tools
- Cladding tools
- Sealant gun
Drainage and grading
- Laser level
- Compactor
- Pipe tools
- Drain camera
External systems
- Irrigation tools
- Cable locator
- Lighting tester
- Protection boards
Planning material consumption norms
Consumption ranges are planning benchmarks. Final quantities must be checked against drawings, specifications, local codes and supplier data sheets.
| Material or resource | Basis | Planning range | Unit | Planning note |
| Facade coating | Facade surface | 0.15-0.30 | l/m2/coat | Coverage varies by texture and porosity. |
| Paving base aggregate | Paved area | 0.10-0.20 | m3/m2 | Adjust to traffic and soil. |
| Drain channel allowance | Catchment area | 0.10-0.30 | lm/m2 | Planning benchmark before hydraulic design. |
| Planting soil | Planting area | 0.15-0.30 | m3/m2 | Depends on planting depth. |
Quality gates before moving forward
- Facade base and plinth waterproofing are visible before backfill or paving.
- External falls move water away from the building.
- Drainage is connected and tested before finishes.
- Exterior services are protected and accessible.
Related glossary terms
Visible exterior finish system and detailing.
Lower facade zone that meets ground, splash water, and hardscape.
Ground-level water management around the building.
Environmental stress conditions such as rain and salt.
Logistic difficulty of delivering labor and materials.