Construction work takes a lot of hands to run properly, but a lot of the work needs to happen before the workers can even start setting up. Each worksite is different, but you’ll need to take the same steps to prepare a construction site for workers. Here’s a deeper look into what you should do before workers start construction.
Site Clearing
The first step is cleaning the site of all obstructions, like trees or any old structures that may be in the way. Construction can’t start until everything is clear and the area is bare of anything that’ll block construction. This includes flattening the ground and clearing out all debris at the site. You’ll need a way to clear out the construction materials at this point, so consider the best way to dispose of construction waste.
Surveying the Site
The next part of construction preparation is surveying the entire site for the places you need to build. Surveying is a key part of preparation, so construction happens in the right spaces. Usually, you need to survey the site for permits and zoning requirements.
Testing the Soil
As the base of your foundation and the main support of your construction, testing the soil is vital before any construction work. If your soil isn’t capable of supporting a structure or contains dangerous materials, you want to know before anyone gets to the site. You should run a soil test before you start any construction for the safety of workers and any structure you plan on building.
Plan the Site Design
You’ll likely need to change the site design once you clean and survey the site and discover all the issues with your original plan. Underground rocks and soil tests may influence your plans, and that’s something you should do your best to prepare a construction site for workers. However, it’s common for plans to change as new information comes to light during construction. So, be ready to change things around if construction uncovers something that needs changing.
These are the major steps you should take before construction starts on any project. Without these steps, you put your workers at risk, and the whole construction project may fail from issues in the soil and designs.
