1) LAYOUT/EXCAVATION stage begins

2) Measurements are taken from approved CAD Design and transferred onto site

3) Marking paint is used to layout all perimeter lines of concrete work

4) Exact elevations are taken and staked using laser level instrument

5) Possible demolition of existing concrete, wood decks etc. takes place before excavation begins

6) Mini excavator is used for all excavation in rear yard, walkways and perimeter edging of driveway

7) Excavation is clean, lawn is protected with plywood as necessary during excavation

8) Armourstone is installed as per CAD Design

9) All excavated material left behind on driveway (or roadway if driveway is not under contract) is removed by skid-steer machine and hauled away using dump truck

10) Existing asphalt is removed using skid-steer machine and also hauled away using dump truck. Driveway excavation takes place if necessary

11) FORMING stage begins. Formwork is constructed as per CAD Design

12) Rebar dowels are installed at all steps/staircases to prevent settlement

13) Special care is taken in bracing step formwork to prevent buckling during concrete placement

14) Elevation points are transferred using hand levels

15) Elevations are taken a second time at the forming stage to confirm initial elevations taken at the layout/excavation stage

16) Straight and curved formwork is structurally sound to prevent movement during concrete placement

17) GRADING/REINFORCING STEEL stage begins. Granular material is delivered to site with dump truck and brought in from roadway using skid-steer machines

18) Granular material is brought to rear yard and walkways using wheel barrel

19) Granular material is finely graded by rake and packed in two lifts using small plate compactor.

20) ABS sleeves are installed for future use

21) Driveway grading is performed using skid-steer machine

22) A large plate compactor is used on driveway and compacted in two lifts

23) Reinforcing steel rods are spaced out in a two way cage formation

24) Rods are tied at junctions to prevent movement of cage during concrete placement