Detailed Execution Checklist
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for Client
PHASE 1 – Client Brief & Feasibility 1.
Client Requirement Analysis (Detailed) Client & Project Information ☐
Client name, contacts, decision maker
☐ Project
address & building name
☐
Property type (Apartment / Villa / Office / Retail / etc.)
☐ Carpet
/ built-up area
☐
Possession status
☐ Family
size / users’ profile
☐ Special
users (children / elderly / differently abled / pets)
Space Requirements ☐ Living room
usage & seating capacity
☐ Dining
capacity
☐ Kitchen
type & layout preference
☐
Bedrooms count & type
☐
Bathroom configuration
☐ Storage
needs
☐
Work-from-home requirement
☐ Pooja /
utility / store / balcony usage
Design Expectations ☐ Preferred
interior style
☐ Colour
preferences / dislikes
☐
Material preference
☐
Lighting preference
☐
Reference images collected
☐ Quality
level (standard / premium / luxury)
Technical Needs ☐ AC type
☐ Smart
home requirement
☐
Electrical load expectation
☐
Internet / networking points
☐
Acoustic requirements
☐
Sustainability preferences
2.
Lifestyle & Functional Study ☐
Daily routine mapping
☐ Weekend
lifestyle usage
☐ Guest
frequency
☐
Entertainment habits
☐ Cooking
pattern
☐ Storage
intensity
☐ Work habits
☐
Children activities
☐ Elderly
mobility needs
☐ Pet
accommodation needs
☐ Privacy
vs openness preference
☐ Noise
tolerance levels
3.
Budget Range Finalisation ☐
Total interior budget range
☐ Budget
flexibility (%)
☐
Priority spaces
☐ Cost
sensitive areas
☐
Furniture included / excluded
☐
Appliance budget
☐
Lighting budget
☐
Automation budget
☐
Phased execution requirement
☐ Payment
milestone preference
☐
Contingency allowance defined
4.
Project Timeline Definition ☐
Desired start date
☐ Desired
completion date
☐ Hard
deadlines (housewarming / office opening)
☐
Possession constraints
☐
Approval time buffer
☐
Procurement lead time
☐
Fabrication timelines
☐ Site working
hours limitations
☐
Festival / monsoon constraints
☐
Realistic execution duration validated
5.
Site Measurement Verification ☐
Physical site visit completed
☐ Carpet
area measured
☐
Wall-to-wall dimensions verified
☐
Floor-to-ceiling height checked
☐
Column / beam locations recorded
☐
Window sizes & sill levels measured
☐ Door
openings verified
☐
Plumbing shaft locations
☐
Electrical DB location
☐
AC outdoor unit locations
☐ Balcony
& toilet levels checked
☐ Laser
measurement validation
☐
Photographic documentation
6.
Existing Drawings Collection ☐
Architectural plans
☐
Structural drawings
☐
Electrical drawings
☐
Plumbing drawings
☐
HVAC drawings (if any)
☐ Builder
specifications
☐ Society
guidelines
☐ Fire NOC
drawings (commercial)
☐
Sanctioned plan
☐
Previous interior drawings (if renovation)
7.
Structural Constraints Review ☐
Load-bearing wall identification
☐ Column
& beam mapping
☐ Slab
thickness confirmation
☐ Core
cutting feasibility
☐
Heavy load areas
☐ False
ceiling depth availability
☐
Partition limitations
☐
Floor load capacity
☐
Vibration sensitivity areas
☐
Structural alteration restrictions documented
8.
MEP Feasibility Check Electrical ☐ Total load
capacity
☐ DB size
& spare capacity
☐
Earthing provision
☐ Power
backup availability
Plumbing ☐ Water
pressure
☐
Drainage slope
☐ Shaft
accessibility
☐
Additional toilet feasibility
HVAC ☐ AC type
feasibility
☐ Outdoor
unit placement
☐ Duct
routing
☐
Condensate drain points
Fire & Safety
(Commercial)
☐ Sprinkler
layout compatibility ☐
Smoke detector relocation feasibility
9.
Vaastu / Compliance Requirements ☐
Vaastu consultant involvement
☐
Client-mandated Vaastu rules documented
☐
Municipal interior restrictions
☐ Society
interior rules
☐
Fire safety compliance
☐
Accessibility norms
☐ Local
building codes impact
10.
Project Scope Definition Document ☐
Rooms included
☐
Furniture scope
☐ Modular
kitchen scope
☐
Wardrobes scope
☐ False
ceiling scope
☐
Electrical scope
☐
Plumbing scope
☐
HVAC scope
☐ Loose
furniture scope
☐
Appliances scope
☐
Automation scope
☐ Soft
furnishing scope
☐
Exclusions listed
☐ Client
responsibilities listed
☐
Design deliverables listed
☐
Execution deliverables listed
☐ BIM
scope defined
☐ PMC
scope defined
☐
Approval authority defined
☐ Change
order process defined
PHASE 2 – Concept Design 1.
Project Data Setup & Validation ☐ Import
verified site measurements
☐
Validate architectural base drawings
☐ Align
structural grid & columns
☐ Validate MEP
shaft positions
☐ Confirm
floor levels & ceiling heights
☐ Create
BIM / CAD base model
☐ Assign
project naming & version control
☐ Create
room tagging system
2.
Space Planning & Zoning ☐ Functional
zoning (public / private / service)
☐ Entry
sequence planning
☐
Living–dining relationship
☐ Kitchen
workflow triangle
☐ Bedroom
privacy hierarchy
☐ Toilet access
logic
☐ Storage zones
allocation
☐
Work-from-home zone allocation
☐ Pooja /
utility / store positioning
☐ Balcony
usability planning
☐
Furniture clearance checks
☐
Accessibility compliance
☐
Circulation flow analysis
3.
Furniture Planning & Ergonomics ☐ Seating
capacity calculation
☐ Sofa
& chair ergonomics
☐ Dining
table sizing
☐ Bed
sizes confirmation
☐ Wardrobe
depth standards
☐ Kitchen
working heights
☐ Study
desk ergonomics
☐ TV
viewing distance
☐ Storage
volume validation
☐ Walkway
clearances
☐ Door
swing analysis
4.
Design Theme & Visual Direction ☐ Interior
style finalisation
☐ Mood
board creation
☐ Colour
palette finalisation
☐
Material direction selection
☐ Texture &
finish strategy
☐
Lighting mood definition
☐ Ceiling
design approach
☐ Feature wall
concepts
☐ Brand
& lifestyle alignment
☐ Client
reference alignment
5.
Preliminary Material Strategy ☐ Floor
material category selection
☐ Wall
finish category selection
☐ Ceiling
finish category
☐ Kitchen
cabinet material concept
☐ Wardrobe
material concept
☐
Countertop category
☐
Hardware quality level
☐ Sanitaryware
quality level
☐
Lighting fixture category
☐
Sustainability material options
6.
Lighting Concept Design ☐ Ambient
lighting strategy
☐ Task
lighting zones
☐ Accent
lighting locations
☐ Decorative
lighting concepts
☐
Daylight utilisation strategy
☐
Lighting colour temperature decision
☐ Control
strategy (switching / dimming)
☐ Energy
efficiency targets
7.
Preliminary MEP Concept Coordination Electrical
☐ Basic power
zoning
☐ TV
& data point concept
☐ Appliance
load estimation
☐
Switchboard location concept
Plumbing
☐ Toilet layout
validation
☐ Kitchen
plumbing feasibility
☐ Washing
machine placement
HVAC
☐ AC system
type confirmation
☐ Indoor
unit concept locations
☐ Outdoor
unit feasibility
☐ Duct
concept routes (if ducted)
8.
Initial 3D Concept Visualisation ☐ Living room
3D views
☐ Kitchen
3D views
☐ Master
bedroom 3D views
☐ One common
area 3D
☐ Ceiling
lighting concept visuals
☐
Material sample rendering
☐ Client
walkthrough presentation
☐
Revision log maintained
9.
Cost Alignment (Concept Level) ☐ Rough cost
estimate prepared
☐ Budget
vs concept comparison
☐ High-cost
elements flagged
☐ Value
engineering options
☐ Client budget
confirmation
☐ Scope
adjustment (if required)
10.
Client Review & Approval ☐ Concept
drawings shared
☐ Mood
boards presented
☐ 3D
views explained
☐ Material
concept approved
☐
Lighting concept approved
☐ Budget
alignment approved
☐ Design
feedback recorded
☐
Revision incorporated
☐ Final
concept sign-off obtained
PHASE 3 – Design Development & BIM Coordination 1.
Design Freeze Preparation ☐
Confirm Phase-2 client sign-off documents
☐ Lock
space planning layout
☐ Freeze
furniture sizes & locations
☐
Freeze kitchen layout
☐ Freeze
wardrobe & storage locations
☐ Freeze
toilet layouts
☐
Freeze ceiling zones
☐
Document all client change requests
☐ Version
control setup
2.
Detailed Architectural Interior Modelling (BIM) ☐
Walls & partitions modelled
☐ Floor
finishes modelled
☐ Ceiling
systems modelled
☐ Doors
& windows modelled
☐
Furniture families loaded
☐ Kitchen
modules modelled
☐
Wardrobes & joinery modelled
☐ Feature
walls modelled
☐ Staircase /
level transitions modelled (if any)
☐ Balcony
elements modelled
☐ Room
tagging & area schedules
3.
Detailed Joinery & Furniture Design ☐
Kitchen cabinet internal layouts
☐
Wardrobe internal configurations
☐ TV unit
detailing
☐
Crockery unit detailing
☐
Study table detailing
☐ Vanity
units
☐ Storage
systems
☐
Material thickness defined
☐ Hardware
specification
☐ Edge
banding & finishes
☐ Opening
directions verified
☐
Ergonomic compliance check
4.
Electrical Design Development ☐
Final power point layout
☐
Lighting fixture layout
☐
Switching & dimming circuits
☐ Load
calculation
☐
DB sizing
☐
Automation wiring layout
☐ Data
& networking layout
☐ Earthing
layout
☐
Emergency power layout (if required)
☐
Coordination with ceiling design
5.
Plumbing Design Development ☐
Water supply layout
☐
Drainage layout
☐ Vent
pipes layout
☐
Fixture connection details
☐ Floor
trap positions
☐
Waterproofing detailing
☐ Geyser
connections
☐ Water
pressure validation
☐ Shaft
coordination
6.
HVAC Design Development ☐
AC type finalisation
☐ Indoor
unit placement
☐ Outdoor
unit placement
☐
Duct routing (if ducted)
☐
Diffuser & return grille locations
☐
Refrigerant piping routes
☐ Condensate
drain routes
☐ Access
panel coordination
☐ Noise
control measures
7.
Structural Coordination (Interior Impact) ☐
Column & beam clash check
☐ False
ceiling depth validation
☐ Core
cutting approvals
☐
Heavy load location check
☐
Partition anchoring feasibility
☐ Floor loading
verification
☐
Structural alteration approvals (if any)
8.
BIM Clash Detection & Resolution ☐
Architecture vs Electrical clashes
☐
Architecture vs Plumbing clashes
☐
Architecture vs HVAC clashes
☐ Joinery
vs MEP clashes
☐
Ceiling vs services clashes
☐ Door
swing vs furniture clashes
☐ Service
access clearance validation
☐ Issue log
creation
☐ Clash
resolution meetings
☐ Model
updates & revalidation
9.
Material Finalisation & Specifications ☐
Floor finish final selection
☐ Wall
finishes final selection
☐ Ceiling
finish selection
☐ Kitchen
materials finalised
☐
Wardrobe materials finalised
☐
Hardware brands & models
☐
Sanitaryware brands
☐ CP
fittings
☐
Lighting fixture models
☐ Paint
brands & shades
☐
Sustainability compliance
10.
Cost Integration (5D BIM / BOQ) ☐
Quantity take-off from BIM
☐ BOQ
preparation
☐
Vendor rate benchmarking
☐ Budget
compliance check
☐
Cost optimisation (if required)
☐ Client
budget re-confirmation
11.
Final 3D Visuals & Walkthrough ☐
Updated photorealistic renders
☐
Lighting simulation
☐
Material realism validation
☐ Client
walkthrough presentation
☐
Final aesthetic approval
12.
Design Validation & Client Approval ☐
All layouts approved
☐ All
material boards approved
☐ MEP
layouts approved
☐
Joinery drawings approved
☐ Cost
approved
☐
BIM coordination approved
☐ Design
freeze sign-off obtained
Deliverables of PHASE 3 ✔ Fully
coordinated BIM model
✔
Clash-free design
✔
Finalised layouts (Architecture + MEP)
✔ Joinery
design package
✔
Material specification sheets
✔ BOQ
✔ Final
3D visuals
✔ Design
freeze document
Business & Execution Impact This phase ensures:
·
Zero site rework
·
Predictable execution timelines
·
Accurate procurement
·
Controlled costs
·
Superior build quality
·
Strong positioning as BIM interior specialists & structural
engineering experts