Learning Outcome
3.1 Clear and secure site
3.2 Identify and mobilize human resources construction plant and
equipment
3.3 Put in place site infrastructures
Organize the construction site
Introduction to learning outcome
This learning outcome covers clearance of site based on the contract document, site layout
and organization, resource mobilization, contract documents site infrastructures (site
office, site store, ablution block, fence, signage/safety signs, hoarding) based on contract
document and legal requirements and legal requirements.
Definition of key terms
Ablution block: Ablution Block is a washroom built on site location.
Site Office: The site office is a temporary administrative center where the building project
operations are carried out.
Hoarding: Hoarding are closed boarded fences or barriers erected adjacent to a highway
or public footpath.
3.1 Clear and secure site based on the contract document.
It is advisable, during clearing and grubbing, to involve the removal of any dead branches
or the trimming of low hanging branches on the trees, so as to interfere with the growth.
All pruning should be carried out in compliance with appropriate nursery practices. In the
case of any harm to private property, the contractor shall be responsible for the costs
involved in restoring the site to its previous state. A professional arborist should be
consulted to make recommendations for the restoration or replacement of vegetation
3.2 Identify and mobilize human resources construction plant and equipment based
on the contract document
The main contractor sets out certain requirements for the selection of its subcontractors.
Such requirements may include previous experience of the subcontractor, technological
ability to conduct work, mobilization ability in terms of human resources and plant
equipment, financial capacity, quality of work carried out in the previous, records in terms
of working relationships with the main contractor, record of work safety and workers’
welfare.
3.3 Put in place site infrastructures (site office, site store, ablution block, fence,
signage/safety signs, hoarding) based on contract document and legal
requirements.
The arrangements for office accommodation should be provided on site as it a
matter of choice for each individual contractor according to the Act 1963.
There should be site store for provision of adequate space, protection and
control for building materials.
There should be sanitary facilities such as an ablution block separate male and
female if possible.
There should be a fence with a minimum height of 1.8 m with minimum access
points and lockable gate or barrier.
The safety signs/ signage should there and positioned well
Hoarding should be provided to prevent unauthorized persons obtaining access
to the site.
Conclusion
This learning outcome has prepared the student to be able to understand clearing of the site,
site infrastructures, site layout and organization, resource mobilization, contract documents
and legal requirements.
Written Assessment
1. The following falls under clearing of the site. Which one is does not?
a) Demolition of existing buildings
b) Grubbing out of bushes and trees
c) Removal of soil with vegetable matter
d) Builder’s square
2. The following are methods used to reduce the levels in the slopping sites. Which one
is not?
a) Cut and fill
b) Cut
c) Fill
d) Clear site
3. Which of the following does not fall under site work and setting out?
a) Clearing the site
b) Establishing a datum
c) Setting out the building
d) Hoarding
4. Which one of the following is not a site layout consideration?
a) Storage
b) Access
c) Datum
d) Plant
7815. Which of the following is not a safety sign?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Black
d) green
6. Discuss three types of contract documents
7. Differentiate between fencing and hoarding.
8. Discuss the aspect to be considered when carrying out site layout considerations.
9. Describe site organization structure
10. Why do you think when a builder is tendering for a given job, he must first visit the
site before filling in his unit rates in the bill of quantities?
Oral Assessment
1. Briefly explain factors to be considered when tendering?
2. Discuss the activities should be carried out in pre-tender work?
Practical Assessment
Conduct a construction site visit and prepare the site organization structure.
Oral Assessment
Site organization structure important?Justify