Page 1: project and facilities
Project details, then trailers, storage, fence, toilets, hand wash and drinking water.
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General conditions site services template
General conditions are the temporary things a project needs that are not part of the building: trailers, fence, toilets, power, waste and cleaning. They are easy to miss and costly to add late. Our free three page template lists every line, a phase schedule and the assumptions to confirm, so none is left out of the budget.
- Line itemsEvery service listed
- PhasesWhen each is on site
- AssumptionsWhat to confirm
Why it matters
Site services are easy to leave out
The rules set minimums that drive quantities, so list them early.
| Line | What drives the quantity |
|---|---|
| Toilets | OSHA Table D-1: one facility for 20 or fewer workers, then one seat and one urinal per 40, and per 50 at 200 or more1 |
| Lighting | OSHA minimum foot-candles by area, such as 5 for general construction area lighting and 30 for first aid stations and offices2 |
| Washout and containers | Where the EPA permit applies, washout and waste containers are part of the stormwater plan. See SWPPP site services |
| Waste and recycling | The haul count and the streams, which change with the phase. See construction recycling |
| Power, heat and cooling | The loads and the season. See temporary power and heating and cooling |
Pricing the site services?
Send us the filled template. We source local providers for every line and give you one quote with the lines spelled out.
The template
What is in the PDF
Three letter size pages. The PDF has fields you can type into, and the Word version opens in any editor. Use the preview to see the layout first.
Page 2: power, waste and safety
Power, light and climate, waste and recycling, and safety, traffic and cleaning lines.
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Page 3: schedule and assumptions
When each service is on site by phase, and the assumptions to confirm before you lock the budget.
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Common questions
General conditions questions
What are general conditions in construction?
The temporary items and services a project needs that are not part of the finished building, such as trailers, fence, toilets, power, waste removal and cleaning.
What site services should be in the budget?
Temporary facilities, power, light and climate, waste and recycling, and safety, traffic and cleaning, with quantities, durations and quotes for each.
How many toilets do I need to budget for?
OSHA requires one facility for 20 or fewer workers, then one seat and one urinal per 40, and per 50 at 200 or more.
Does the schedule change the budget?
Yes. Quantities and durations change with each phase, so update the template when the schedule changes.
Is the template editable?
Yes. The PDF has fields you can type into, and there is a Word version.
Can you price all the lines?
Yes. We source local providers and give you one quote. Call sales at (888) 588-2607.
Every site service on one quote
Local providers do the work; we hold the contract, own the problems, and send one bill. If a delivery gets missed, we contact the provider the same business day.