Mostly things included in a site layout designing

The contractor’s main offices



The contractor’s main offices and the general storage buildings for the site equipment should be located near the main entrance to the site. As all materials delivered to the site must be checked on arrival, the store keeper’s office must be at the main entrance. To facilitate good communication, it is wise to establish the Resident Engineer’s offices close to the contractor’s offices. This will lead to an economy when providing services such as Telephones, lighting, cleaning, etc.



If this layout is followed, an administrative area will be logically situated around the main entrance to the site, thereby decreasing the number of persons walking or driving around the construction areas. A final point is that where feasible the Contractor’s and the Resident Engineer’s offices should be positioned to allow an overall view of the construction site.



Temporary Services

It is the contractor’s duty to arrange the supply of all temporary services such as telephones, electricity, water and sanitation. It is usual for the Engineer to supply the contractor with sufficient detailed information to locate the services in question and contact any interested bodies such as the post Office, water and Electricity utilities, etc.



Site Enclosure – Fencing and Hoardings

Fencing and hoarding serve two purposes, namely:

Ø To control the delivery and removal of materials from the site by controlled entry and exit points.

Ø To prevent unauthorized persons entering the site.

It is the contractor’s duty to erect and maintain the boundary fencing and hoarding. On certain sites, particularly in cities, extra security may be required. In such cases, professional security firms may be hired by the contractor.

The principal contractor is often obliged to erect fences and hoardings either by virtue of local regulations or because of a specific clause in the bill of quantities to this effect. In any event, such works provide a secure means of bordering-off the site. Local authorities usually have regulations governing:

• The type, height and lighting of hoardings

• In what circumstances a covered way and/or handrail are required for protection of pedestrians.

Information on these points should always be obtained prior to commencing operations.