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How To Plan Your Construction?

15 Feb 2023

- Itika Agarwal

4 Mins Read

    A Construction Plan Is A Detailed Written And Visual Document Outlining How A Project Or Part Of It Will Be Completed. A Document Typically Consists Of:

  • A Narrative Or Document Outlining How The Various Components Are Addressed
  • Drawings And Illustrations Showing Temporary Works And Phases
  • Photos And Images
  • Detail Or Milestone Construction Plan
  • Without Understanding The Scope Of The Project, It Is Impossible To Plan. Start By Understanding The Construction Plans And Specifications. Not All Drawings May Be Available Depending On The Phase Of The Project.

        Here Are Some Things To Include In Your Building Plan.

        Step 1 - Familiarize Yourself With The Project

      • Rendering The Project
      • Existing Site Photo
      • Overall Project Schedule
      • Weather Conditions
      • Other Projects Underway In The Region
      • Drawing
      • Specification
      • Existing Service
      • Google Map
      • Agreement
      • Understanding Each Of The Above Information Will Help You With Your Next Steps.

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        Step 2 - Create A Construction Plan Outline

        The Actual Creation Of The Document Takes Time And Effort, So It's A Good Idea To Break It Down Into Manageable Parts. There Are Some Issues That Need To Be Resolved.

        Preparing The Entire Document Requires Several Different Things: Word Processing Software Such As Word Or Google Docs, Pdf Editing Software Such As Bluebeam, And Cad. Once You Have The Software, Start By Opening The Documentation And Listing All The Topics It Covers. If You Don't Want To, Don't Worry. Here We Have A Construction Plan Template For You.

          Topics Covered In Construction Plans Include:
        1. Project Or Work Overview
        2. Milestone / Rough Schedule
        3. Flow And Overview Of Construction Site Logistics
          4.Site Overview
        • Site Safety
        • Temporary Protection
        • Interaction With The Public Domain
          5.Delivery And Material Transportation
        • Delivery Management
        • Vertical Access Plan
        • Lift And Lift
        • Garbage Disposal Machine
          6.Temporary Service
        • Electrical
        • Heating
        • Water
        • Washroom
        • Gas (If Applicable)
          7.Quality

        Below Is A General Description Of The Content That Should Be Included In Each Of The Above Sections Of The Construction Plan.

        Project Or Work Overview

        This Section Should Contain A General Description Of The Construction Project. Add Renderings Or Images For Your Project.

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        How To Plan Your Construction

        Project Or Work Overview

        This Section Provides An Overview Of Construction Project Schedules

        Workflow- Provides An Overview Of The Project Workflow. For Example, Foundation > Superstructure > Roof > Building Skin > Surface. Please Elaborate On The Activities And Work Required In Each Area.

        Use This Section To Address All Phase Requirements Of Your Project.

        Site Overview

        This Section Is For A Deeper Dive Into The Description And Organization Of The Site. It Is Divided Into Three Sections.

        Site Security - See How The Project Is Constructed With Security Panels And Other Facilities In Place. Include A Drawing Of Your Site's Security Plan.

        Temporary Protection - The Site Should Have A Temporary Fence, Including Notes On What Is Served Where.

        Public Place - Describe How Your Project Will Interact With The Public And What Steps Will Be Taken To Separate Work From It. Include.

        Site Overview:-This Section Is Designed To Help You Understand How Your Project Handles Incoming And Outgoing Material

        Delivery Management - How Do You Manage Project Deliveries? Where Are The Reception And Loading Areas, Gates, Etc.? We Provide Construction Plans.

        Vertical Access Plans - If The Building Is Tall, A Plan Should Be Made To Move Materials Up And Down The Building. Provide Schedules And Drawings That Show What Is Happening When.

        Lifting And Hoisting - If You Have A Crane, Sketch Its Location And Contents And Its Capacity. Draw A Crane On The Drawing. We Recommend Putting Together A Complete Crane Lift Plan.

        Garbage Disposer - Construction Debris Is Always A Problem On Construction Sites And Planning How To Remove It Is Important. Display The Storage Bins And The Person Responsible For Them.

        Temporary Service -Jobs Can Stall If Temporary Services Are Not On-Site. This Section Describes How The Following Systems Support Your Work.

        • Temporary Electrical System
        • Temporary Heating System
        • Temporary Water And Washroom
        • Temporary Gas

          Step 3 - Assign Sections To Project Teams

          Divide The Overview List Above Into Sections And Assign Each Section To A Member Of The Project Team.

          Don't Assign Sections Randomly - Assign Sections Based On Experience And What Team Members Are Working On. For Example, Coordinators May Be Best Suited For Project Management Jobs. Site Manager Is The Best Place To Handle Project Logistics And Junior Field Worker Deliveries.By Assigning Sections Based On Workspaces, You Create Ownership For Your Team And Allow Them To Participate In Planning.

          Step 4 -Creating and creating construction plan

          Get and compile each section from different team members. Compile them somewhere on your digital drive or make them into a single Word document. When you're done, print or PDF the entire section. Please ensure that each section is complete. Make sure the overlapping sections are aligned.

          Step 5 - Peer Review

          Once You Have All Of The Above Information In One Document, Review It With Your Team, Company Employees, Or External Vendors. Check Each Chapter And Note The Comments For Each.

          At This Point, You Should Also Consider Bringing In The Necessary Third-Party Resources To Validate Your Construction Plan. Individuals Such As Civil Engineers, Mechanical And Electrical Engineers, Elevator Professionals, And Subtrades Can All Make Valuable Contributions.

          Completion Of The Construction Plan

          Congratulations. Construction Project Completed. Were There Any Major Challenges? Something I Didn't Expect Along The Way.

          The Construction Plan Process Is Meant To Be Collaborative, Allowing You To Work With Others To Achieve Success.