| | Category 1: initial survey of site |
| | Description | Determining the level of effort needed to address items requiring attention in the site survey | | Elements | Easements, right-of-way, drainage patterns, elevations, benchmark control systems, elevations, access and curb cuts, proximity to drainage ways, flood plains, below grade structures and utilities, trees and vegetation, existing building locations and conditions, wetlands, and mass transit |
| | Category 2: geotechnical survey |
| | Description | Evaluating the existing geotechnical site and determining the level of work effort to improve items needing attention from survey | | Elements | Depth to bedrock, site description, soil potential, fault line locations, spoil area for excess soil, seismic requirements, water table elevation, floor plain analysis, ground water, bearing capacities, paving design options, and overall site analysis |
| | Category 3: regulatory permits |
| | Description | Assessing the level of effort needed to meet requirements | | Elements | Construction, signage, environmental, historical issues, accessibility, demolition, setback, fire, building occupancy, transportation, and antiterrorism standards |
| | Category 4: environmental impact |
| | Description | Performing environmental assessment to define the level of effort needed to improve issues found | | Elements | Archeological and environmental permits, existing contamination, ground water monitoring, existing problems, noise/vibration requirements, detention requirements, and erosion/sediment control |
| | Category 5: worker safety |
| | Description | Taking into account fire and life safety related items to determine the level of effort necessary to improve or implement the proper requirements | | Elements | Fire monitors and hydrants, access and evacuation plan, emergency medical building availability, security considerations, and onsite medical care |
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