activities before work on site commences. Site Lay-out Plans are a crucial part of construction management, as sites can be very complex places involving the co- ordination and movement of large quantities of materials as well as high-value products, plant and people. Effectively and accurately laying out a site can help ensure that the works are undertaken efficiently and safely. Staging Area is defined is an authorized area or space that is fenced off to store construction materials or construction equipment specifically used on the construction site. • Inappropriate storage which can result in damage to products and materials. • Poor siting of plant. • Poor siting of welfare facilities. • Inadequate space provision. • Unsatisfactory access. • Security and safety issues. • Poor wayfinding (due to complex layouts or inadequate signage). • Demoralized workers, delays and increased costs. Identifying the site facilities that will be Determining the sizes, and other required. constraints of those facilities.
Establishing the inter-relationships Optimising the layout of the facilities on