Build the master scope first
List demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, cabinets, tile, flooring, trim, paint, fixtures and exterior work before assigning an order.
Separate decisions from field work
Selections that affect dimensions—cabinets, appliances, plumbing trim, tile, doors and specialty fixtures—should be made early enough to avoid changing finished work.
Sequence rough work before finishes
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical changes generally need to happen before walls close and before final flooring, trim and paint.
Use written change documentation
When hidden damage or owner-requested changes alter the scope, written notes and photos help everyone understand what changed and why.