Construction : Preliminary Investigations Location and Site Selection
Master site selection and investigations for construction success with expert guidance in location, feasibility, and layout analysis.
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Construction projects begin long before the first brick is laid. Successful outcomes hinge on thorough preliminary investigations, strategic location analysis, and meticulous site selection. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of these foundational elements in the field of construction management.
With a blend of theoretical foundations and real-world applications, this course equips learners with industry-aligned practices in conducting feasibility studies, assessing environmental and geological factors, and evaluating logistical and regulatory considerations. Whether you're preparing for residential, commercial, or infrastructure development, mastering this phase is critical to ensure sustainable, cost-effective, and timely project delivery.
This course explores how strategic site decisions affect construction planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project success. You'll examine multiple types of investigations, including topographic, geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, and legal surveys, and understand how to interpret findings to influence construction site layout and design.
This course aligns with global best practices, industry codes, and modern techniques in preliminary investigations and site evaluation. You'll gain practical insights into how seasoned professionals approach these tasks to minimize risk, optimize location benefits, and ensure regulatory compliance from the earliest project stages.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand key elements of site investigation and location evaluation.
- Identify various types of construction site investigation techniques.
- Evaluate environmental, geological, and legal site selection factors.
- Apply methods for assessing site accessibility and infrastructure needs.
- Analyze risks associated with improper location and site selection.
- Integrate findings into overall project planning and construction strategy.
Course Curriculum:
Module 01: Introduction to Construction Management
- Fundamentals of construction management
- Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
- Importance of pre-construction planning
- Overview of the construction project timeline
- Introduction to site selection and feasibility
Module 02: Project Life Cycle and Success
- Stages of a construction project life cycle
- Critical success factors in construction projects
- Decision-making at the pre-construction phase
- Impact of site choice on project success
- Cost, time, and quality management foundations
Module 03: Preliminary Site Investigation & Site Organisation
- Objectives of preliminary site investigations
- Types of investigations: geotechnical, environmental, hydrological, and legal
- Methods of data collection: field surveys, boreholes, lab tests
- Understanding soil bearing capacity and stability
- Identifying site hazards and risk mitigation
- Legal clearances and regulatory compliance
- Organizing site access, boundaries, and temporary utilities
Module 04: Construction Site Layout Planning and Temporary Facilities Management
- Principles of efficient site layout planning
- Optimizing space for equipment, materials, and workforce
- Location of temporary offices, storage, sanitation, and security
- Traffic movement and logistics within the site
- Power, water, and waste management setups
- Safety considerations in temporary facility placement
- Case studies on effective site organization
Module 05: Site Management
- Day-to-day site operations and coordination
- Monitoring site conditions and environmental impact
- Managing site logistics and flow
- Communication between contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Site documentation and reporting procedures
- Maintaining safety, quality, and compliance
- Troubleshooting common site management issues
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Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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