Process guide
Commercial Pad Prep Checklist for Barrie Industrial Sites
A procurement-ready checklist for commercial building pad preparation — grading, compaction, survey tie-in, and turnover documentation in Barrie and Simcoe County.
Before blades move
Confirm the latest civil IFC issue, geotech report, and benchmark control are on site. Pad prep fails when field crews work from superseded drawings or unverified control.
Walk the footprint with survey and your superintendent to flag soft zones, unsuitable organics, and utility conflicts that change the earthwork sequence.
Rough grade and structural lifts
Sequence stripping, rough shaping, and structural fills so haul routes stay productive and inspection holds are predictable.
Track lift thickness, moisture windows, and compaction testing — density results should represent real production, not cherry-picked test pads.
Fine grade and turnover
Finish to survey tolerances with documented elevations before forming, utilities, and paving lock geometry.
Turnover should include photos, hold summaries, and the next trade access plan — not only a signed drawing.
FAQ
- What documents should a GC provide before grading mobilization?
- Latest civil model or staking, geotech report, ESC plan, and a realistic lookahead for forming and utility milestones.
- When should compaction testing be scheduled?
- Align tests with approved lift thickness and moisture targets — notify the testing firm before production shifts change.