Ground Conditions for Construction Plant

Guidance on factors and considerations when determining ground conditions for plant operations.

Failure of the ground on which construction plant stands and moves is a frequent cause of incidents and near misses on sites, together with a significant number of serious injuries and fatalities.

This document deals with ground bearing pressure issues and loadings from mobile plant, with guidance on assessment and engineering of the ground’s capability to withstand loadings. The guidance further addresses coordination of duties, with reference to CDM and to Temporary Works issues