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Mobilization refers to the initial stage of a construction project where preparations occur onsite prior to the
commencement of any work. At this point in a project, the contractor has been selected and building plans have
typically been approved by the governing municipality. The impacts to surrounding watercourses are typically low
during this phase of a construction project. For residential construction projects, the following tasks may be
associated with the site mobilization stage of a project:
Tree protection fence installation
Riparian protection fence installation
Site safety fence installation
Site toilet installation
Delivery of machinery
Notification of neighbors
Development of site specific traffic management plans
Establishment of site work office & associated work trailers
Map out location for future soil stockpile onsite
Engage all required professionals (various Engineers, Arborists, Biologists, etc.)
Display all required work permits on site as per municipal requirements
Demolition
Demolition is the removal of the existing home from the lot where a new home will be built. Lots such as
these are referred to as a brown field sites because they have previously been built on. If a home is being
built on a lot that has not previously had a home built on it, the lot is referred to as a greenfield site.
Typically during the demolition phase of a project, an excavator removes the old home and the debris is
sorted and either recycled or sent to the landfill. Drywall, metal and wood products can be recycled.
Usually, it is around 100 or 150 per square foot. For instance, if you have a building that has 1,750
square feet and was quoted 100 per square foot for asbestos removal, the cost for this part of the
demolition will cost 175,500.
Site Clearing
After the existing home has been removed, site clearing can take place. Site clearing typically involves the
removal of non-protected trees as well as other vegetation and structures such as sheds, decks, carports
and other detached structures located on the building lot.
Stake-out Building
Construction Stakeout