Kmiainfo: Start to Finish Important material checklist for Residential & Commercial Construction Building

Below is a START-TO-FINISH IMPORTANT MATERIAL CHECKLIST

for Residential & Commercial House / Building Construction.

This is a MASTER CHECKLIST focusing only on key materials you must monitor carefully at each stage.

START TO FINISH : HOUSE / BUILDING CONSTRUCTION : IMPORTANT MATERIAL CHECKLIST (Residential & Commercial) :::----

🔹 STAGE 1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION & SITE SETUP ::----

Essential Materials :-

⬜ Temporary electric DB, cables

⬜ Temporary water supply pipes

⬜ Safety boards, barricading

⬜ Survey markers & layout strings.

Focus: Safety, access, accuracy.

🔹 STAGE 2: FOUNDATION & FOOTINGS ::----

Critical Materials :-

⬜ Cement (approved brand & grade)

⬜ Sand (clean, well graded)

⬜ Aggregate (20mm / 40mm)

⬜ TMT steel bars (correct diameter)

⬜ Binding wire

⬜ Cover blocks

⬜ Anti-termite chemical.

Focus:

✔ Steel quality

✔ Concrete mix

✔ Proper curing.

🔹 STAGE 3: PLINTH & BACKFILL ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Selected backfill soil / sand

⬜ Plinth beam concrete

⬜ Waterproofing compound

⬜ Underground plumbing pipes

⬜ Sleeves for services.

Focus: Compaction & moisture protection.

🔹 STAGE 4: RCC STRUCTURE (FRAME) ::----

Materials :-

⬜ TMT steel (columns, beams, slab)

⬜ Cement, sand, aggregate

⬜ Shuttering plates & supports

⬜ Release oil

⬜ Electrical & plumbing sleeves.

Focus:

✔ Steel as per drawing

✔ Vibration during concrete

✔ Curing (14 days).

🔹 STAGE 5: BRICK / BLOCK WORK ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Bricks / AAC blocks

⬜ Cement & sand for mortar

⬜ Lintels

⬜ Wall ties

⬜ Scaffolding materials.

Focus: Alignment, wall thickness, curing.

🔹 STAGE 6: PLUMBING (CONCEALED) ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Water supply pipes (CPVC / PPR / GI)

⬜ Drainage pipes (UPVC / SWR)

⬜ Pipe fittings

⬜ Valves (ball, angle, NRV)

⬜ Floor traps, P-trap / S-trap

⬜ Vent pipes.

Focus:

✔ Proper slope

✔ Pressure & leakage test.

🔹 STAGE 7: ELECTRICAL (CONCEALED) ::----

Materials :-

⬜ PVC / GI conduits

⬜ Junction & switch boxes

⬜ Copper wires

⬜ Earthing wire

⬜ Distribution board boxes.

Focus:

✔ Proper routing

✔ Earthing continuity.

🔹 STAGE 8: ROOF & WATERPROOFING ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Waterproofing membrane / chemical

⬜ Screed concrete

⬜ Rainwater pipes

⬜ Terrace insulation (if any).

Focus: Pond test mandatory.

🔹 STAGE 9: PLASTERING ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Cement & sand

⬜ Mesh at joints

⬜ Corner beads

⬜ Curing pipes & sprinklers.

Focus: Flatness & curing.

🔹 STAGE 10: FLOORING & WALL TILING ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Floor tiles / stone

⬜ Wall tiles

⬜ Tile adhesive

⬜ Spacers

⬜ Grout.

Focus: Level, alignment, slope in wet areas.

🔹 STAGE 11: DOORS & WINDOWS ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Door frames & shutters

⬜ Window frames & glass

⬜ Hardware (hinges, locks)

⬜ Sealants.

Focus: Alignment & smooth operation.

🔹 STAGE 12: ELECTRICAL FINAL FIX ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Switches & sockets

⬜ Light fixtures

⬜ Fans & exhaust fans

⬜ MCB / RCCB / RCBO

⬜ DB accessories.

Focus: Safety devices & labeling.

🔹 STAGE 13: PLUMBING FINAL FIX ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Sanitary fixtures (WC, basin)

⬜ Taps, mixers, showers

⬜ Kitchen sink

⬜ Overhead water tank

⬜ Pumps & controllers.

Focus: No leakage, good flow.

🔹 STAGE 14: PAINTING & FINISHING ::----

Materials :-

⬜ Wall putty

⬜ Primer

⬜ Interior paint

⬜ Exterior paint

⬜ Sealants & fillers.

Focus: Surface prep & uniform finish.

🔹 STAGE 15: FINAL HANDOVER ::----

Materials & Documents :-

⬜ Electrical test reports

⬜ Plumbing test reports

⬜ As-built drawings

⬜ Warranty cards

⬜ Spare materials.

🔑 MOST IMPORTANT MATERIALS TO MONITOR CLOSELY ::----

1. Cement

2. Steel

3. Waterproofing materials

4. Plumbing pipes

5. Electrical wires

6. Sanitary fixtures.

GOLDEN RULE FOR HOMEOWNERS & SUPERVISORS ::----

Right material + right stage + right inspection = quality building.