Site Clearing: Clearing the site is the very first step in site preparation. The entire site must be in a graded and cleared condition. The case involves the demolishing of buildings, the removal of trees, and eliminating any underground infrastructures.
Site Surveying: You might not be sure if you are building on the right block if survey pegs do not determine the building block. A surveyor is responsible for surveying the site and lining out the exact area where the road project or structures to be built.
Soil Testing: Testing the soil is one of the most critical tasks that have to be done before the site is procured. The soil’s main composition should be determined to test the ability to absorb water and examine the ability to withstand structure.
Site Plan Design: After doing the soil testing, all necessary septic tanks and drainage should be installed. The next step will be modifying the design to indicate the placement of fixtures and septic tanks.
Site Investigation: Geotechnical site investigation is performed to characterized rock, soil, and groundwater condition of any proposed sites.
Backhoe and Bulldozer: The bulldozer clears the ground by knocking over trees and moving dirt around to create a level building surface. The backhoe works with the bulldozer by digging out larger areas of dirt that the bulldozer can then spread out.
Level: The foundation can not slope or the interior floors will also slope. Use a carpenter's level to determine that the foundation is level both side to side and front to back.
Wheelbarrow: You may find yourself using a wheelbarrow for everything from hauling away small rocks to moving gravel into the forms for the foundation.
Tamping Tool: The gravel base for the foundation needs compaction before it can provide a stable surface to build on. Tamping tools range from a heavy metal plate on a stick that a person lifts and drops on the gravel by hand, to rollers like you see working on highway projects.
Rebar Cutting Tool and Pliers: Once you have the pad prepared to pour concrete, you still need to use rebar, metal reinforcement to help strengthen the concrete and give it stability so it does not crack and shift.