At what stage of the construction process should the builder cut out the sole plate in a door opening?

The best time for the builder to cut out the sole plate in a door opening is after the wall has been erected and braced. At this stage, the wall has been constructed and is standing securely, allowing for accurate placement and cutting of the door opening without compromising the integrity of the wall structure. This approach ensures that the dimensions and alignment of the door frame can be properly accounted for as the wall is fully braced.

Cutting the sole plate before the wall is erected could lead to inaccuracies in measurements as adjustments may be required during the framing process. During the design phase, no physical work takes place, so it is impractical to prepare the door opening. If the sole plate were cut after installing the door frame, it would be much more challenging to ensure proper fit and alignment, as the frame would already be in place, potentially leading to complications during installation. Therefore, the correct timing for cutting the sole plate is after the wall is erected and secured.