From the outside, a construction project might seem spontaneous and naturally fluid, but successful work consists of many complex steps and requires intense coordination. The first phase is site preparation, and its success lays the groundwork for the rest of the project. Thorough preparation ensures your building lasts longer and stays safer. Below are a few steps that are part of this process. 

4 Crucial Site Preparation Steps

1. Survey the Site

Before anything else can be accomplished, contractors must verify that a potential construction site is fit for building on. This usually means conducting a ground survey to determine what type of soil is present in the area and if there are any potential underground hazards. The results of this survey provide your contractors with valuable information that they will use to maximize the stability and lifetime of the building.

2. Finalize Site Location

Once the survey is complete, the builders can then finalize the construction site. They will demarcate the designated construction site to ensure they are building exactly where you want. You will also get to determine the elevation you want the building to rest at. As a part of this step, contractors will also plan out access routes to the site and determine the perimeter around the site that they'll use to maneuver and park large equipment.

3. Clear the Area

The previous two steps may seem quiet, slow, and unexciting, but they are critical preparation for the process of clearing out the construction site. All the behind-the-scenes work makes this intense, messy process go smoothly. The excavators will clear the surrounding land of all buildings, trees, bushes, and grass, and then they can level the finalized building site to ensure construction goes rapidly.

4. Place Fixtures & Pipes

Before they start building up, though, they first need to build down. Any fixtures, septic tanks, and plumbing pipes should be installed before the rest of the structure. For safety and for future reference, the construction team will document exactly what they put underground and where. Once this is complete, they can finally start assembling the final structure.

If you are clearing or grading land for a construction project, reach out to Kuesel Excavating Company, Inc. in O'Fallon, MO. Serving the Greater St. Louis area for over 60 years, these excavation and site preparation experts have experience in a diverse array of projects, from building flood recovery levees and stream bank restoration to demolishing and regrading the Ballpark Village addition at Busch Stadium. Learn more about their services online, and call (636) 978-3478 to schedule a consultation.