Construction: Site Preperation

Beginning at the Research phase: The site design and site planning process begin with the initial problem to be solved, here the planner works with a particular site, his work will involve things such as; site search and site feasibility study, preliminary design, site visit, building permits, factored estimate, design, interim financing and some estimates then organizing and controlling construction cost.

Construction topic   2 

1. SITE ANALISIS

  Site Analysis: The site survey will encompose an inventory completed as a preparatory step to site planning which involves research, analysis, and synthesis. Primarily gathering of physical data of a chosen site, and will consider the way to situate the building or layout and configure the orientation of the structure in relation to the landscape. This includes the layout of the site as defined by it's boundaries, property lines, zoning ordinances, natural grades and contours, and safety zones.

  Location:Using aerial photographs, the site should be related to existing major roads or landmarks, this will help in the assessment, There should be documentation of distances from major places. You can do this by either walking or driving the distance yourself.

  Neighborhood context: This type of information can typically be found at the Municipal Planning Department (MPD) of the site.

  Size and Zoning:Site boundaries can be verified by contacting the county tax assessor's office. Zone classifications, setbacks, height restrictions, allowable site coverage, uses, and parking requirement are obtained by using the zoning classifications from a zoning map. Which you can get from the city planning office. 

  Legal:Typically legal information can be found from the deed to the property. The deed is held by the owner of the title insurance company. Property description, present ownership, and the governmental jurisdiction the site is located in, and the city and county is  found in the deed.

  Natural physical features:This information will be gained from topographical features of the site. A contour map is a map with contour lines, for example a topographic map that shows valleys, hills, and the steepness of the slopes. The contour line interval of a contour map, is the difference in elevation between successive contour lines. This map is obtained from the survey engineer. Drainage problems as well as natural existing features of trees, ground cover, ground features, and soil condition of the site should be observed from the map. 

  With that being said, Let's look at a few considerations. City dwelling of course has its pros and cons. A lot of people who live in the city would rather move to the country. Its a matter of choice. Everything in the city is within distance, schools, transit, law enforcement, proper disposal of sewage, libraries, theaters, concerts and the like. The catch word is convenience. The cons may be high real estate taxes, city land has become scarce and expensive, industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and a fast pace lifestyle.

  Becoming a suburbanite is a consideration. Or a quick look at country living, wide open spaces, trees, hills forest, dirt roads, barbwire fences and acres and acres of farm land, open fields as far as the eye can see, some people feel really at peace with themselves in the country, personally I love the scenic view. The cons may be digging a well, far from town, long drives to work, no transit, and no police department,... etc.  But others, need that close co-minggling in the crouds together, where everything is happening, fast pace lifestyle. Reasons for where we choose to live and the final determination of that choice will ultimately guide you to preparing the construction site.

Enough for now. 

  You can go to OSHA Soil Classification 1926 Sub-part P App 4 which shows a further breakdown and explanation of these classifications / Read on!