The Civil Work Engineer/Supervisor in charge of the work shall carry out the following activities:
3.1.1 Prior to any excavation being dug, carry out a prior survey of the area to establish the presence of any underground utilities.
3.1.2 Establish ground conditions, e.g. the type of ground involved, clay, sand etc. and compaction qualities and water table.
3.1.3 Identify the presence of any overhead lines and other obstructions.
3.1.4 Identify the need for any permits that are required in the area and arrange for them.
3.1.5 Brief the Subcontractor carrying out the work of any adjacent operations that may impact on the work, the presence of overhead and underground utilities