Programme template

Industrial unit / portal-frame shell: typically 20–28 weeks.

Steel portal-frame industrial unit to weathertight shell with office pod: groundworks, frame, envelope, services.

Durations are typical ranges for a well-run job with normal lead times — actual programmes vary with site conditions, weather and procurement.

Stage-by-stage

Site establishment & earthworks8–12 days
Foundations & pad bases10–15 days
◆ BC: foundations inspectioninspection / milestone
Drainage & external services8–12 days
Steel frame erectionSteel fabrication lead 6–10 weeks from order — programme driver8–12 days
◆ Frame completeinspection / milestone
Roof & wall claddingCladding is wind-speed limited — winter float advised10–15 days
Floor slab & power float5–8 days
◆ Weathertightinspection / milestone
Office pod construction10–15 days
M&E installation10–15 days
Dock doors, level access & external hardstanding8–12 days
Commissioning & certification4–6 days
Snagging & handover3–5 days
◆ Practical completioninspection / milestone

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Typical durations for a well-run job — actual programmes vary with site, weather and lead times.

Adjust stage durations

Site establishment & earthworks8d (8–12)Foundations & pad bases10d (10–15)Drainage & external services8d (8–12)Steel frame erection8d (8–12)Roof & wall cladding10d (10–15)Floor slab & power float5d (5–8)Office pod construction10d (10–15)M&E installation10d (10–15)Dock doors, level access & external hardstanding8d (8–12)Commissioning & certification4d (4–6)Snagging & handover3d (3–5)

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27 Jul17 Aug7 Sept28 Sept19 Oct

Site establishment & earthworks

Foundations & pad bases

BC: foundations inspection

Drainage & external services

Steel frame erection

Frame complete

Roof & wall cladding

Floor slab & power float

Weathertight

Office pod construction

M&E installation

Dock doors, level access & external hardstanding

Commissioning & certification

Snagging & handover

Practical completion

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