These are the 5 critical build stages that will make or break your project.

From slab to handover, we break down exactly where first-time (and even seasoned) developers lose control and what the pros do differently to protect timelines, budgets, and outcomes.

If you’re serious about running a successful build, you can’t afford to miss this.

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Here’s what’s inside:

→ The 5 critical build stages every developer must understand

→ Where most projects go off the rails (and how to avoid it)

→ What to look for during slab, frame, lockup, fixing, and completion

→ When to inspect, what to question, and what not to touch

→ How to manage your builder without slowing down the job

→ The hidden money traps that destroy your margin

→ Final advice for first-time and scaling developers

00:00 Intro

00:41 Why Most Developers Lose Control Mid-Build

02:23 The First Stage: Slab – What Can Go Wrong

04:36 The Frame Stage – Checking for Site Mismanagement

06:40 Lockup Stage – Timing, Delays & Payment Traps

08:12 Fixing Stage – Late Variations & Margin Killers

10:09 Completion Stage – Handover Headaches & Defect Risks

12:33 How to Stay in Control Without Slowing Your Builder

14:25 Our Final Advice for First-Time Developers

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