Bulk Excavation

Before undertaking excavation work a site investigation should be undertaken to identify site conditions. Such a survey should identify conditions which are likely to effect the work such as:

• Is there any contaminated ground?
• What is the water table and what is the slope stability?
• It should identify sources of surface water
• Is there any archaeological significance to the site?
• What is the position, type and use of adjacent structures?

Once this information is to hand consideration can be given to:

• land take for safe working margin
• working areas and restrictions for excavation machinery
• surface water drainage systems to mitigate flooding
• safe disposal of excavated material
• haulage routes for waste disposal for minimum disruption of site and local residents