Site Investigation in Construction: Planning, Procurement and Quality Management of Site Investigation Pt. 2 Book

This document is written for the Client's Principal Technical Adviser on a construction project, since this professional is responsible for both directing the project and investigating its effects on the neighbourhood. It urges the Principal Techincal Adviser to understand the value of an adequate and timely investigation of the site and the underlying ground, to judge whether the Client's proposed investment is exposed to acceptable risk and represents value for money. Ground is the constructio element about which least is known, and which behaves differently according to how it is used. Appropriately qualified technical advisers with experience in geotechnics are necessary to make an adequate assessment of the site conditions and judge how best to exploit the ground for the benefit of the project. The decision-making process for site investigations is illustrated to identify for the Principal Technical Adviser the major decisions needed, when they are required and who should make them.Read More