SITE PLANNING

allocation of functions in a piece of land to

derive efficient utilization of resources at
disposal.

S I G N I F I C A N T

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the construction production

operations
To achieve productivity (reduce wastage, reduce waiting time, easy  site access;
maximise use of resources) – contribute to project profit 

K E Y E L E M E N T
Working space and storage areas
Access and circulation space for various sizes of vehicle
Work activities such as steel/ formwork fabrication yard, concrete patching
plant
The control of work activity and the location and preservation of health,
safety and environment
The location of the heavy plant such as tower crane, hoist, etc

C H A L L E N G E S
Complex undertaking involving literally hundreds of different operations
Subject to the influence of highly variable and unpredictable factors
Each project is unique in its own way and no two project sites are even quite
alike
To translate the drawings and erect the structure on specific location and
within the time stipulated

B A S I C R U L E
Use the least expensive labor
Deliver close to the point of installation.
Use delivery people.
Use truck to deliver materials to the installation point.
Avoid moving materials more than once (double handling).

C O N S E Q U E N C E S
extensive time loss 
cost overruns 
number of manpower, subcontractors, and equipment involved
are high
Health and safety hazards

QSM560 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT I