INTRODUCTION

I am going to explain Site Establishment. Some of the key aspects and some of the sites I have helped set up

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND INVESTIGATION

SITE PLANS

Can be used to identify the direction of North

Lot number

Special features such as trees.

Location of existing buildings.

The location of existing buildings and services.

The location of existing or proposed driveways.

BOUNDARY MARKS

Usually are 4 pegs, they need to be marked, sometimes a disk shot on to concrete is used. Existing marks may not always be correct and should be correct. One can re-check of something existing, off the plans or get a surveyor in.

SERVICES

The existence of services need to be determined or put in prior to work commencing as these will be needed throughout build and then finally connected, in most cases temporary water and power will be connected and sometimes sewage.

SITE ESTABLISHMENT AND INVESTIGATION

Some things you need to establish before main works begin is.

TEMPORARY FENCING OR BOUNDARIES.

Stops the public from entering and blocks off any dangerous areas such as holes.

SIGNAGE

Not only acts as an advert for the contractor and clearly identifies the site, but also will list the dangers, and site requirements like PPE as well as emergency procedures.

SITE ACCESS

Usually a gate or a driveway, sometimes the ground needs to be protected for future driveways.

SITE MAINTAINENCE

STORAGE

Thought should be given to the storage of goods moving forward on-site, security, protection from weather manufacturer specs, and hazardous materials should all be taken care of.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Thoughts should be given to a site of the bin, access for the driver, and a waste minimisation plan as well.

ENVIROMENTAL CONCERNS

Thoughts should be given to runoff entering drains, or waterways, storage of any hazardous materials, wash down areas, and existing trees and natural surrounds.

PROTECTION

Thoughts should be given to existing buildings and features these will need to be protected from, people, the weather and machinery. Thoughts and careful plans must be in place if the client is still living or using the spaces.