ORGANISATIONAL STUDIES
II (CVE 214)
INTRODUCTORY LECTURE
Delivered by: Ing. Leticia Osae Adum,
[email protected] ATU, DoCE.
June, 2022.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Acquire knowledge in over all planning of a site layout
Be able to prepare site layout
Minimize occurrence of accidents on site
Learn about peculiar site problems
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COURSE OUTLINE
Planning the Site Layout
Positions ; Positions of building, strategic positions of planning
access ways, accessibility to storage places, closed and open
shed facilities, etc
Construction Materials
Problems related to materials
Safety and Site Security
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READING MATERIALS
Cooke, B., & Williams, P. (2009). Construction Planning, Programming
and Control (3rded.). New York, Wiley-Blackwell.
(Hughes, P., & Ferrett, E. (2011). Introduction to health and safety at
work. Routledge.
Forster, G. (1997). Successful health and safety management.
Forster, G. (2014). Construction Site Studies: Production Administration
and Personnel. Routledge.
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SITE PLANNING
What is planning?
Planning is the process of deciding in detail how to do
something before you actually start to do it. (Collins English
Dictionary)
The act of deciding how to do something (Cambridge English
Dictionary)
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SITE PLANNING
Site Layout
One key component of construction management is planning
of the site layout.
A good site layout;
Enables efficient and smooth movement of materials,
equipment, and personnel on site
Minimize congestion
Enhance assess to materials in storage
Reduce waste
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Reduces risk of accidents on site
SITE PLANNING
Planning a site layout
Site layout planning is a repetitive process as there is the need
for revisions at various stages of a project, usually 3 -4 times for
small projects. More may be necessary for larger projects.
For building projects, site layout plans are drawn at the
beginning of 3 stages
1. Foundation level
2. Superstructure level
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3. Service and Finish
SITE PLANNING
Planning a site layout
Revision of site layout may also be prompted by;
Significant variation in materials delivery requirements. eg
when transitioning from concrete works to steel works
Change in space or access requirements
Addition or removal of equipment. eg crane or concrete
mixer
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Prepare a detailed drawing of site and surrounding area
Map out erosion and sediment control facilities and location
of drainage facilities
Locate entry and exit points for deliveries and pedestrians
Map traffic routes
Locate points for equipment eg. Crane pick up points
Locate material storage area
Map drainage routes and locate retention basin
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate space for temporary facilities
Evaluate and review layout plans
Repeat process, with necessary revisions
Share plan for implementation
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Prepare a detailed drawing of site and surrounding area
An exact sketch of the site is essential. This will inform the
location of various equipment and structures. Precise location of
various equipment reduces waste on site.
The environment of your site is also key. The manner in which
supply trucks will move in and out of a site located within a heavily
built up area will differ from a site with barren boundaries.
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Map out erosion and sediment control facilities and
location of drainage facilities
Regulations may mandate an erosion and sediment control
(E&S) plan, however the plan should be broadened to
address other drainage issues.
It is necessary to handle the drainage of the footprint area
as well as runoff from off-site locations into the site. 12
SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate entry and exit points for deliveries and
pedestrians
When it comes to locating site entry and exit points, the
contractor usually has a lot of leeway. However, building
access and ports for material deliveries and waste pickup
must also be identified.
Workers and delivery trucks should have separate access to
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the site and building.
SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate entry and exit points for deliveries and
pedestrians
To facilitate the flow of resources, personnel/pedestrian
access, site vehicle access, delivery access, garbage
removal, and facility access points should all be located.
Generally, let raw materials to enter from one end of the
facility and rubbish to escape from the other.
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Map the traffic routes
Separately map pedestrian and vehicular traffic paths using
entry and exit points.
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes should not cross
whenever possible.
Material delivery trucks should not be forced to back up.
Drive through delivery should be planned whenever
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possible.
SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate points for equipment
These points vary depending on the method and equipment
that are used.
For instance, discharging concrete directly from the delivery
truck, utilizing a crane and bucket, or using a concrete pump
truck all require different amounts of space and logistics.
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate materials storage areas
Storage areas should be near the traffic routes identified
and allow easy access to facility entry points.
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Map drainage routes and locate retention basin
Drainage routes (shallow ditches) must be determined at
this step.
Whenever possible, stay away from storage places, traffic
corridors, and other vulnerable areas.
In most cases, simple shallow ditches discharging into a tiny
retention basin are sufficient.
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate space for temporary facilities
The location of temporary facilities should be done last. The
office, toolsheds, parking lots, and portable toilets are all
temporary facilities.
Workers may be required to park in a faraway place and be
transported to the job site by bus.
There might not be enough place for on-site parking, spoil
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SITE PLANNING
Steps for developing a site layout plan
Locate space for temporary facilities
The temporary facilities should be as far away from the built
facility as possible, and consideration should be given to
building temporary office space and tools in the built facility
itself utilizing lumber and polyethylene.
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