If you’re planning a large construction project, you’ll need to put together a comprehensive construction management plan. This will detail the work that’s being completed and how the work will impact the nearby residents, pedestrians on footpaths, local streets near the construction site and any parking close to the construction site. Without an approved construction management plan, you won’t be able to proceed with the construction work. Most councils require a construction management plan to minimise local community disruption. To prevent delays in your construction, you should ensure your construction management plan (CMP) covers all of the following points.
Project overview
Often construction management plans start with an overview of the project. The project overview outlines the project’s aims for construction and gives an overview of the work being completed. Examples include; demolition, excavation and construction. For each of these stages, the construction management plan should identify the expected duration.
Construction hours
A construction management plan must outline the construction hours to prevent disruption to local neighbourhoods during unsociable hours. There may be certain restrictions based on the construction location. To get the approval of your CMP, you should ensure your hours comply with any regulations.
Details of construction vehicles
Construction vehicles can cause significant disruption and danger to local residents if they’re not properly managed. The council will need details of all construction vehicles to ensure they won’t cause too much disruption or damage to the roads. The plan should outline how many construction vehicles will be required for each stage of work, their size and how often they will be needed. In addition, it should state the local traffic routes that the construction vehicles will use to get to and from the site.
Parking arrangements
A large construction site will need a lot of workers to carry out the construction. The CMP needs to detail where these workers will park their vehicles. Local councils work to ensure that the interests of the public are met. If the parking takes up valuable space usually used for residential purposes, this could cause a problem. Construction management plans need to take this into account and provide enough parking for the construction workers on the site without disrupting local residents.
Public footpath usage
If your construction requires any public footpaths to be closed or diverted to accommodate the site, this will need to be included in the CMP. You will need to detail the affected footpaths, and the alternative routes pedestrians will need to take. Any construction work mustn’t put pedestrians in danger or make it challenging for them to get around on foot. A plan that includes this level of detail will be accepted more quickly.
Noise and vibration controls
Construction projects are noisy and can cause lots of vibrations. To minimise the disruption caused by noise and vibration to the local residents, you can opt to use low-vibration tools. Noise can also be controlled with acoustic screens and tools that emit minimal amounts of noise. Old and poorly maintained tools are more likely to be loud and disturbing to local residents. The CMP needs to specify what measures will be taken to minimise noise and vibration.
Physical screening of the site
Many construction sites are not aesthetically pleasing and can ruin the appearance of a particular part of town. In order to minimise this, physical screening is often used to improve the appearance of the site and protect residents’ privacy. This is especially important if the construction is very close and at the same eye level as residential windows. The CMP must outline how physical screening will be used during construction.
Creating a CMP is complicated; these are just a few examples of the level of detail that’s required for the plan to be accepted and approved by the local council. If you don’t have the knowledge and experience in your business to put together a comprehensive CMP, you can use a professional business. Many companies specialise in the creation of construction management plans; they have years of experience and expertise that will prevent your plan from being rejected. This is the best solution if you’re unsure how to start the creation of a CMP.
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