Ensuring your contractor conducts a thorough site analysis before diving into a project is like putting on your raincoat before heading out in a storm. Kenya’s recent floods provide a striking example of this requirement. The contractor can evaluate the topography, soil characteristics, drainage systems, and potential hazards like flooding with the help of a thorough site analysis. By having a clear grasp of these variables up front, the contractor may take suitable actions, such as adjusting elevation or providing drainage, make well-informed judgments, and eventually complete a more robust and successful project. It takes more than just dodging splashes to confidently surf the waves.

In addition to determining the risk of flooding, a thorough site analysis would also determine how seasonal variations and climatic trends might affect the building site. By taking these things into account upfront, contractors can put into place efficient flood mitigation techniques—like appropriate drainage systems, raised foundations, or flood-resistant materials—to protect infrastructure from potential flooding.