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Jobsite layout plan: buildings, access and utilities

Plan where the site buildings will sit, how people and service vehicles will reach them, and where utilities will connect. Use the layout to request a quote that covers the facilities and their installation.

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A DXF outline and an enquiry checklist, available without registration.

External footprint of an example site moduleAn independent rectangular outline to adapt to the selected module, without doors or services. Dimensions are labelled on the drawing.TOP VIEW · EXAMPLE OF FOOTPRINT19 ft 7.4 in7 ft 10.5 inExternal outlineDoors and layout to be specifiedTo be adapted to the selected module and groundExample of footprint · To be adapted to the selected moduleIndependent illustration · ContainerFox
The file only includes the footprint of this example module. These dimensions do not apply to all modules.

Two tools to start your plan

Use the outline as a starting point for a sketch and the sheet to prepare your request. The final plan should reflect the dimensions of the model actually proposed.

2D drawing · DXF

A module outline to adapt

Closed rectangle of 19 ft 7.4 in × 7 ft 10.5 in, external dimensions. Annotations are on a separate layer.

Downloaded drawing units: millimetres · DXF format AC1021 (2007). Without doors, supports, services or clearances.

Download the DXF outlineAlso download the SVG drawing
Form to complete · Text

Information for your quote

Complete the sections on the site, portable buildings, access and services. Use the checklist alongside photos and a site plan when discussing the project with suppliers.

TXT file editable in a text editor, to keep or print.

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Use the DXF and obtain the correct DWGCheck the drawing unit, then request the exact plan from the supplier.
  1. Open the DXF in your drawing software, then measure the long side: it should be 5,980 mm. The file declares millimetres; also check the unit and scale of your host drawing if you insert it.
  2. Keep the FOOTPRINT layer for the outline; the ANNOTATIONS layer contains the details. Position the modules on a site plan at the same scale.
  3. Replace this example outline with the dimensioned plan of the selected model, including its openings and connections. Have the supplier specify the supports and handling constraints.

Looking for a DWG block for jobsite facilities? The download offered here is a DXF. Ask the supplier for the native DWG file of the ordered configuration, or a dimensioned PDF. A footprint rectangle is not enough to prepare installation.

Preparing the site layout in 4 points

The plan should show how the modules will be used and how they will reach their location. Include photos to make site constraints visible.

  1. The spaces required

    List offices, change rooms, rest and eating areas and toilets with the number of people on site at the same time. Specify what is already available on site and what needs to be added.

  2. Truck access and lifting

    Identify gates, bends, gradients, overhead obstacles and parking areas. Check the feasibility of offloading and the distance between the truck and the installation area.

  3. Ground and circulation

    Draw the boundaries of the available area, the doors and the planned routes. Have the ground, levels, supports and access arrangements validated by the relevant parties.

  4. Utilities and commissioning

    Identify drinking water, electricity and drainage points with their distance to the modules. If self-contained, specify the supply, refilling, tank emptying and servicing visits.

Prepare my jobsite facility requirements

Place facilities where they can actually be used

Record the agreed facility arrangements and responsible parties in the site's health and safety planning. A supplier's module footprint alone does not show whether the facilities are sufficient or accessible.

Information to request on the supplier plan

Request a dimensioned plan of the model proposed in the quote, showing its actual external dimensions, usable internal floor area and equipment layout. Use that plan when preparing the site.

Dimensions and openings

External and internal dimensions, height, partition layout, location and opening direction of doors.

Installation and assembly

Support, lifting and fixing instructions, junctions between modules and specific arrangements in case of stacking.

Service connections

Position of inlets and outlets, powered equipment, preparations to make and work included in commissioning.

The download is an illustrative rectangle; its dimensions do not establish a Canadian product specification. The outline does not represent available interior floor area or a manufacturing drawing.

What is often missing before ordering

  • Doors and passageways: a group of buildings may fit on the site while obstructing movement or door opening.
  • Ground preparation: having a module delivered does not mean that supports or earthworks are included.
  • Connections: specify who carries out trenching, connections and pre-use checks.
  • End of rental: keep access for removal and allow for disconnection, cleaning and pickup in the budget.
Validate the site layout for your projectEquipment, circulation and installation conditions should be checked with the project managers.

Have the configuration and its siting reviewed with the site managers and the supplier: staffing levels, hygiene, access, emergency provisions and site constraints. The downloadable outline and the preparation form do not constitute regulatory or technical approval.

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A more precise plan for a more complete quote

Send suppliers the same requirements and site constraints. You will be able to distinguish the price of the modules from the cost of their installation.

Get a quote for each service

Modules + transport + offloading and installation + ground preparation + connections.

Add maintenance and end-of-rental pickup. For each item, request an amount, what is included and who is responsible. Include your preferred date and delivery postal code.

Prepare the itemized site facilities budget

Request a jobsite facilities quote including installation.

Specify the team, duration and location of the project to prepare your request to suppliers. Free service with no obligation for the enquirer.

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Questions about jobsite facilities plans

Can I download a jobsite facilities plan for free?
Yes. This page provides a DXF and SVG outline of 19 ft 7.4 in × 7 ft 10.5 in, as well as a preparation sheet in text format, without registration. The drawing represents the external footprint of an example module; it must be adapted to the selected module and the site.
Is the file provided a DWG block?
No, the drawing file is an AC1021 (2007) DXF, declared in millimetres. For a DWG, ask the supplier for the native plan of the exact model proposed in the quote. Always check the dimensions and scale after opening or inserting a drawing.
What should the installation plan show?
The location and actual dimensions of the modules, the openings, the routes, delivery access routes and the connection points. Supports, handling and site constraints should be specified with the supplier and the relevant parties.
Are the dimensions 19 ft 7.4 in × 7 ft 10.5 in universal?
No. These are for a sample module. Other models may have different dimensions. Use the layout plan of the actual model ordered before preparing the supports or installation.
Who prepares and approves the layout plan before delivery?
Ask the supplier for the layout plan and instructions for the proposed model. Site positioning and installation planning must be coordinated with the site managers. The quote should specify who prepares the ground, carries out the connections and arranges installation.

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Prepare the rental period, services and return.

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Preparation outline drawn by ContainerFox. Use the plan of the ordered module to validate the siting and supports.