Concept about the Site Layout Plan for the Construction Process
The site layout plan refers to the readable map of the construction site which helps to provide a detailed overview of how the building structure will be oriented on the specific piece of land. The site layout plan is also known as the plot plan, construction blueprint or blueprint. The site layout plan generally is a 2D drawing, but sometimes, architects use 3D renderings to provide a full-colour plan. This 3D diagram helps to provide a more detailed and precise overview of the landscape, property and other construction structures.
The site layout plan helps to show the property lines, the fencing lines, power lines, structural elements of the building, driveways, plot of the land, on-site structures, utility poles, landscape features and setbacks. Any landscape elements of the construction site that impact the property including the neighbour’s tree have been shown by the site layout plan. The site layout plan has been included in the sheet index of different prints for the collection of the documents of the property.
Components of a good site layout plan
The key components of a good site layout plan include:
The placement of the building
The building’s location and orientation help to maximise the utilization of the space as well as help to meet the zoning regulations.
Services and Utilities
In the site layout plan, there is also placement for sewer, water, communication lines and electrical lines which are accessible for the essential services.
Routes accessibility
There are planned roads, walkways and driveways in the site layout plan which is efficient as well as safe for movement.
Landscaping features
There are green spaces including trees and gardens have been integrated which helps to improve the building's surrounding environment.
Parking areas
There are designated spaces in the site layout plan for the vehicles which helps to meet the parking requirements.
Fire hydrants
The property should be far from the fire hydrants on the basis of the local city codes. In the case of not including the location of the fire hydrants from the construction site, the approval of the construction plan might be refused.
Surrounding streets
The surrounding streets of the construction site are important elements of the site layout plan which helps to show the functionality of the property within its surroundings.
Easements
All the easements around the property have been included in a good site layout plan. Easements are the features of the site layout plan which has been used by the people including utility lines, pathways, and the parts which have been managed by the association of the homeowner.
Construction limits
The construction limits indicate those parts of the property in which the construction process will occur and the construction equipment will be parked and stored.
Landscaped areas
In the site layout plan, the type and dimensions of the landscape features should be shown around the property. The dimensions and the types of the retaining walls should be also shown in the site layout plan.
Setbacks
There should be a space between the property line and the building structure.
The usefulness of the site layout plan for the construction process
There are numerous advantages of the site layout plan for the construction process which are as follows:
➢ The comprehensive site layout plan helps to guide the development concept of the construction process as well as helps to make decisions easily and improve the quality of the design.
➢ Without having a comprehensive site layout plan, the initiation of the construction process leads to the demolitions and changes in the initial design process. The site layout plan helps to ensure the economic sustainability of the construction project by preventing the wasting of labour, time and construction materials.
➢ The site layout plan also helps to enable the construction engineers and architects to design and develop the building.
➢ A proper site layout plan also helps to adhere to the building codes. This helps to reduce the chances of getting tangled in lawsuits over the usage of improper land and poor building standards.
➢ A proper site layout plan helps to consider the requirements of the local community. The site layout plan includes details of the surroundings of the property, for example, the details of the schools, parks, roads, and infrastructure. The site layout plan also helps to ensure the proper planning of the welfare facilities including changing rooms and sanitary conveniences.
➢ While the construction team has been aware of the natural resources and existing utilities, they develop strategies to protect the natural resources. The proper site layout plan also helps to reduce security and safety concerns thus contributing to maintaining environmental sustainability.
Concept about house building plan
The house building plan is the foundation plan of the building structure which has been done on the ground surface. The house building plan has been prepared in reference to the engineering specifications and architectural designs. The house building layout has been done after the conduction of the conditional survey which helps to provide the size, levels of the building structure and the angles that going to be constructed. Before starting the excavation process, the house building plan is necessary.
Importance of house building plan
There are lots of usefulness of the house building plan which include:
1. The house building plan helps to mark out the locations of columns, walls, foundations and other structural elements of the building structure.
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2. The house building layout also helps to show the process of arranging the building elements.
3. The house building plan is also appropriate to map out the property in the case of the future building plan or remodelling of the building structure.
4. The house building plan is also useful in case of buying an already constructed house.
