What order do trades work in on a concrete project?

A typical sequence runs: survey and soil testing, then excavation/site preparation, then any plumbing or electrical conduits that need to go in before the pour, then steel fixing (reinforcement), then the concrete pour itself, then curing before the next stage proceeds.

The exact sequence and coordination between trades depends on your specific project — a driveway follows a simpler sequence than a full house slab involving multiple services and a broader construction program.

Understanding this general sequence helps you follow your own project’s progress and know roughly what to expect at each stage, even though your specific contractor’s exact scheduling will vary.

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