What should i expect when wiring new build housing?

[Josh Tinto]

So I start a new job tomorrow and my first job is first fixing a load of new builds, the thing is, os that I've never worked on new builds before, so what should I expect, I.e, are boxes going to need chasing in? Am I going to have to drill through the joists for cable routes etc, I know every site is different, but what's the norm? Are there any tools that are a must have? I'm trying to gauge as much info as possible before starting

 

[Des 56]

Check the plans for locations of radiators and double check which way doors swing..
Get yourself a good cable spool made up and pull as many cables through the main route at once instead of 1 at a time

I go back quite a few years since I was on new build sites

It never mattered how sure you would be where the light switch was supposed to be sited,if the chippie hung the door the wong way,even the good and diligent could end up with a light switch behind the door through no fault of their own

When people do make comment,its never mentioned that the door has been hung the wrong way,its always the electrician has put the switch switch behind the door,bless them dear chippies

 

[Toneyz]

And it's always the electrician's fault.

 

[Toneyz]

what would you expect? 2 boxes would mean a wood butcher using both brain cells when 1 is permanently clock watching.

They're permanently high from the gas in their nail guns and the gripfill.