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Project Lifecycle

From first lead to final warranty: every step matters.

A construction project becomes successful before the field ever starts. BuildNet needs to support the full path from market intelligence and early relationships to closeout, warranty, and the next job.

Lead intelligenceLand + designBudget + bidsField executionCloseout + warranty
01

Market + Lead

Who is building, who owns it, who designs it, who budgets it, who bids it, and when decisions happen.

02

Land / Site

Location, zoning, access, utilities, soils, environmental, neighbors, logistics, and risk conditions.

03

Design

Architect, engineer, consultants, product reps, specifications, owner standards, and value engineering.

04

Budget

Concept estimates, schematic budgets, DD budgets, GMP, escalation, allowances, and contingencies.

05

Bid Package

Drawings, specs, addenda, bid forms, scopes, deadlines, insurance, bonds, alternates, and qualification rules.

06

Buyout

Bid leveling, scope review, subcontract negotiation, contract exhibits, schedules, and procurement plan.

07

Mobilization

Permits, site logistics, safety plan, manpower, schedule, kickoff, submittal register, and communication rhythm.

08

Construction

Daily coordination, inspections, RFIs, submittals, deliveries, QA/QC, changes, schedule updates, and billing.

09

Turnover

Punch list, startup, commissioning, owner training, O&Ms, warranties, as-builts, attic stock, and final cleaning.

10

Warranty + Next Job

Warranty response, final payment, retention release, reference request, project portfolio, and relationship follow-up.

Preconstruction Success

  • Clear owner goals
  • Real budget alignment
  • Constructability review
  • Long-lead identification
  • Alternates and VE options
  • Risk register before bid

Construction Success

  • Weekly coordination rhythm
  • RFI and submittal discipline
  • Procurement log ownership
  • Foreman-level communication
  • Safety and inspection readiness
  • Change order documentation

Closeout Success

  • Punch starts early
  • O&Ms collected during the job
  • Warranties tracked by scope
  • Final lien releases ready
  • Retention collection planned
  • Photos and references requested

Proof upgrades

Profiles now need work history and project showcases.

People show prior employers under their history. Companies show prior project showcases under their profile.

Culture + public layer

Show the real construction industry.

BuildNet now includes jobsite stories, public education, material journeys, developer explainers, media proof, mentorship, and candid conversations.

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