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The building process

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The building process

The process of building a house is complicated and involves many different groups. The potential for delays if materials or labour are not available at the right time is very high. Many clients hire a project manager to coordinate the flow of work and materials.

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Carl Walrond, Building and construction industry – The building profession and process, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/diagram/24196/the-building-process (accessed 13 June 2026).

Story by Carl Walrond, published 26 February 2010.

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Harriet
30 May 2018
You may use this graph for the purpose you describe. Please acknowledge Te Ara as the source. Thanks.
KJL Builders Manchester
28 March 2018
very nice graph would i be able to use it on my building website i believe it would help me and my clients and think it is very useful. my website is : https://www.kjlbuilders.co.uk/