Gather the Design Inputs
The foundation design depends on the building reactions, site information and intended use. Supplier drawings, geotechnical recommendations and the owner’s equipment requirements need to reach the responsible design professionals.
Do not assume a slab or footing from another project is suitable. Ground conditions and building loads can change the required design even when two buildings have similar dimensions.
Coordinate Slabs and Foundations
Identify equipment bases, pits, trenches, utility penetrations and other embedded items before concrete placement. Confirm which elements are part of the structural foundation and which serve the finished operation.
For industrial and warehouse floors, communicate traffic, storage systems and operational requirements early. The project team can then coordinate floor details and acceptance criteria in the construction documents.
Plan the Handoff to Erection
Anchor locations, elevations and the supplier’s requirements must be coordinated before steel arrives. Agree on checks and responsibility for resolving discrepancies before the erection schedule is set.
Bolt’s sitework, concrete and erection scopes can be planned together so the field sequence reflects the design and delivery requirements. Send the available foundation and building drawings when requesting a proposal.