https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq Discuss the different processes involved in a Site Analysis en-us 2016-12-05 21:00:18 UTC 2025-12-20 06:09:14 UTC hello@padlet.com rics1_66981 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/141885168 1. What information is gathered the stage?
2. How is the information obtained?
3. Why is this information needed?]]> 2016-12-05 21:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/141885168 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238585 A desktop study is requested by Building Control and supports land investigations.

- Shows surrounding buildings
- Natural Features (Trees etc)
- Local Amenities
- Location / Layout
- Google Maps
- Looking at previous and existing buildings]]> 2016-12-07 10:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238585 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238695 Walk over survey
Visual examinations of site, location and features
topopgraphy
physical objects surrounding
weather conditions

write them down? drawings
pictures



Information is needed because you need to see if there is any physical factors that affect the construction and design of the building ]]> 2016-12-07 10:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238695 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238732
1 
- Check ground for contamination
- Ground conditions 
- Soil type
2
- Physically going to the site to collect soil samples
- Test the soils in the laboratory
3
The information it's needed to make an informed decision on foundation requirements and to highlight the possibility of the site needing clean up]]> 2016-12-07 10:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238732 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238776 ownership and legal boundaries
rights of way
rights of light
rights of support
legal easement
ownership of land
right of tenants
ground conditions
services
contaminated land
flooding
mining activities
Radon

Sources of info
ordnance survey
historical maps
geological maps
site history
services suppliers
local authorities
aerial photographs

Why do we need it
We need this information to give a adequate idea of the site and its history to be able to build upon it.

Reference:
Leanne
Andrew
Frazer 
Martin






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Terrain (Trees - TPO, Hills etc.)
Surface Water (Where does water gather, flooding)
Site Access (Establish Route)
Wildlife
site preparation and drainage
Nearby Buildings
Ground Conditions (e.g. previous uses & contamination)
Weather...
topography
Risk assessments!

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Information collected such as Details of Access, Height and entry restrictions 

Q2. 
Scoping survey
Risk Assessment 

Q3: to support a decision regarding further action]]> 2016-12-07 10:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142238825 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142239227 take samples of the soil and take to the labs for testing, is it contaminated? what type is it? is there any water in the soil, how deep is the load baring stratum. so that we know what foundations are most suitable for the building. ]]> 2016-12-07 10:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142239227 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142239341 1. Check for any contamination/Hazardous substances in the soil- cost be underground tanks, asbestos, Japanese knot weed.
2. Go to site for samples for testing.
3. Testing the soil/ground conditions to see what type of foundation would be most suitable
3. Trial pits.
4. Water levels (for foundations).]]> 2016-12-07 10:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142239341 https://padlet.com/rics1_66981/8d1o79e57nrq/wish/142239625 Develop feasible engineering plans
Cost analysis/Cost Plan
Un exploded bombs.
Planning Permissions 
Neighbourhood, social impacts.
Natural Assurance 
Local amenities 

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