Work Breakdown Structure Outline: Build a House

1. Build a House
1.1. House Design
1.1.1. Locate an architect to design the house
1.1.2. Complete the house design
Approve the house design
1.1.3.
1.2. Building Location
1.2.1.
Locate alternative locations
1.2.2. View alternative locations
1.2.3. Select property/location
Purchase propery
1.2.4.
1.3 Site Preparation
1.3.1. Clear and excavate site
1.3.2. Put in driveway
1.3.3. Put in electrical, sewer, and water hookups
1.4 Building Contract
1.4.1.
Identify possible builders
1.4.2. Obtain references for builders
1.4.3. Get building price quotes
1.4.4. Select builder
Sign contract with builder
1.4.5.
1.5 House
1.5.1.
1.5.2. Install basement
1.5.3. Install roof
Complete plumbing and electrical inside the house
1.5.4. Complete heating system
1.5.5. Install windows and doors
Install flooring
1.5.6. Paint and finish interior
1.5.7. Frame house walls
1.5.8. Final customer walkthrough for acceptance
1.5.9.
1.6 Project Closure
1.6.1.
Ensure final payment is received
1.6.2. Turnover keys to the customer
1.6.3. Close the contract
Conduct lessons learned
1.6.4. Release and assign resources to the next project
1.6.5.

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