Is a wet, boggy site slowing you down? Rain days are costly and schedule slip is unacceptable to demanding general contractors who expect timelines to stay on track. At Quantum Land Design, we can help you use your machine control investment to avoid those frustrating delays—not after the fact, but with proactive planning. Here’s how.
Maintain Positive Drainage Throughout Construction
When a site is finish-graded, water is directed into storm intakes, detention ponds, or nearby waterways. GPS machine control technology helps you achieve this efficiently and accurately. But why wait until the site is at finish grade? By using a machine control model that maintains drainage for key phases of construction, you can keep your site properly drained, return to work faster and avoid costly rework to correct moisture issues.
What Is a 3D Drainage Model?
Many of our clients have added a drainage model to supplement their finish grade model, realizing the value of proactive water management during construction. This drainage model accounts for your earthmoving processes, site utilities, the erosion control plan and finish grade, allowing you to manage water flow on-site during every phase of construction. With proper drainage, you’ll minimize downtime and spend less money “farming” to dry material and meet compaction specs after rain events.
How It Works: Direct Water Where You Want It
To prevent water from pooling in critical work areas, we create 3D models that allow you to:
Divert Water Around the Working Area
We design slopes or swales to channel water away from cut and fill zones, reducing saturation.
Efficient Grading for Large Pads and Parking Lots
By grading building pads or parking areas with a slight slope, we keep water off these areas as they’re being filled. When done. you'll switch to the finish grade model for the final touch up.
Phase-Specific Drainage
For projects with multiple cut/fill phases, we build a drainage model for each phase, ensuring effective water management throughout the earthmoving process.
Erosion Control Compliance
Our drainage models work within your erosion control plan, keeping your project compliant and environmentally responsible. AND keep the inspectors off your case.
Ready to Implement Drainage Models on Your Next Project?
Whether you’re planning a new project or need drainage improvements on an active site, Quantum Land Design is here to help. Contact us to discuss how a drainage model can save you time and money by keeping your site high and dry, even during wet weather.
Get in touch with Zach at zach@avqld.com or call 515-505-3510 ext. 702 to start the conversation!
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