Step one:Preparing the Site

If you’ve ever driven past a new subdivision just getting started,you’ve likely seen a fleet of earth-moving equipment,multiple colored stakes in the ground,and the beginnings of streets,sidewalks,and foundations. These are the tell-tale signs of the building site being prepared for construction. Site preparation includes several steps. A survey comes first. Topographical features —trees,streams,rocky outcroppings,relative elevations,and open areas —are carefully

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Pervious Concrete

Pervious concrete allows water to flow through thereby slowing down the water run-off rate.

Pervious concrete can take in storm water at a rate of 3 to 5 gallons per minute per square foot of surface area. That exceeds the flow rate needed to prevent runoff in most rain events. The rainwater

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