What is Site Preparation? 5 Tips to Get You Started
Site prep involves getting work done on land prior to the construction. It can include gaining access and finalizing the site location, identifying and addressing the needs of wrecking the structures of a building or demolitions, leveling, blasting, excavating, land drainage, sale of materials from destruction, and dealing with other land preparation complications before the construction begins.
Since site preparation is critical to the successful execution of any project requiring engineering and construction services, here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started!
#1 Site Clearing
As one of the primary steps in any construction project, site clearing involves the clearing and grading of the entire site, whether it’s removing trees, demolishing structures, or eradicating underground infrastructures. This step ensures that no obstacles hinder the building process and that it is completed on time.
#2 Soil Classification
As one of the most critical duties that need to be done before the land is procured, soil testing involves determining its composition. This is to ensure the ability of the site to absorb water and withstand the intended structure. A site engineer performs various soil testing procedures to ensure the land is suitable before commencing any structural tasks.
#3 Perimeter And Site Access
Site access involves ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of materials and heavy equipment or machinery on the site. Whereas perimeter access is what happens after the workers, equipment, and materials are transported to the site. For example, whether there is enough room for the crew, materials, and equipment to move around swiftly.
#4 The Building Pad: Planning And Design
In order to minimize the condensation within the structure of your building, it’s crucial to review and indicate where the septic tank and drainage system should be installed.
Experts also recommend keeping an accurate permanent record of every area located underground as it can have long-term effects on the construction.
It’s also important to discuss the pad structure and different fill types as, unlike any other steps involved in site preparation, site plan revisions always require on-field updates to ensure correct execution.
#5 On-Time Completion
While it’s a no-brainer that finishing any construction project on time requires an eclectic group effort, here are some scheduling factors that may help.
Looking for a builder who can pull the excavator early to help facilitate the schedule and meet deadlines.
Minimize re-work by locating any underground hazards or obstructions beforehand.
If there is a need for a permit, verify with the local authorities as sometimes site preparation may be executed alongside the permitting and designing phase to save time.
Prepare an ideal, weatherproof site before the construction’s commencement to avoid possible muddy conditions from being a hindrance.
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