Plan a sequence with dependencies and decision points rather than relying on a single completion date.
01
Pre-construction
Allow for surveys, briefing, design coordination and reviews. Record decisions needed before pricing and mobilisation.
02
Procurement
Identify early orders, substitution approvals and delivery arrangements. Align storage and access with the sequence.
03
Construction stages
Track preparation, structure, enclosure, services and finishes. Define the evidence needed to accept each milestone.
04
Handover
Reserve time for inspections, defects, manuals and operating information. Agree how outstanding items will be closed.
Turn reading into a useful record
Keep three columns in your working notes: the question, the source of the answer and the action still needed. Give each open issue a responsible person. Ask the relevant professional to explain the limits of their review, and preserve assumptions alongside the conclusions.
Before making a commitment
Use this checklist to prepare a more precise conversation. It does not establish rights, condition, value or suitability of any individual property. Obtain the appropriate independent advice for your transaction and confirm current requirements with the responsible authority.
