Preconstruction Site Investigation Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Bid Date

  Date

• Estimator:

  Michael Heisey

  Curt Giebeig

  Lee Koepke

• Comments:

En Route to Site

• Narrow Roads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharp Turns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load Restrictions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead Obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant/Gated Security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alternate Routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs of Previous Inclement Weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Today's Weather

• Temperature

• Site Representatives (Name and Title)

Site Utilities

• Power (Description and Distance)

• Volts

• Amps

• Phase

• Is existing power adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will overhead power lines restrict operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will underground power lines restrict operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hookup and/or use charge for power?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What distribution problems are likely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water (Source and Capacity)

• Is existing water (fire and domestic) adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hookup and/or use charge for non-potable water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nearest available source for potable water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hookup and/or use charge for potable water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas (Source and Capacity)

• Is existing gas source adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hookup and/or use charge for gas supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are alternate sources available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hookup and/or charge for temporary gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed Air

• Is compressed air required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an existing distribution system available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can single units handle rather than a distribution system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site Conditions

• Groundwater

• Is the area well drained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will a Wellpoint system be required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area subject to flooding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Clearing and Excavation

• Are permits required for clearing or excavation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is disposal area available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there ground level or underground obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are obstructions located visibility on design documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposal area dump fees are?

Construction Site Logistics

• Is there adequate space for:

• Offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage trailers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials lay-down/staging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and/or trade parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are improvements or new construction required for:

• Offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage trailers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials lay-down/staging?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff and/or trade parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulatory and Permit Requirements

• Land Disturbance Permit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible for cost

  Owner

  General

  Sub

• Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

  Local

  State

  Federal

  Other

• Building Permit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible for cost

  Owner

  General

  Sub

• Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

  Local

  State

  Federal

  Other

• Other Permit(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Responsible for cost

  Owner

  General

  Sub

• Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

  Local

  State

  Federal

  Other

Local Material, Labor, Subcontractor and Labor Supply

• Are local suppliers available for:

• Small tools and consumables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment rentals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Office supplies and furnishings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments