Job layout can be defined as site space ale location for material storage, working arrears, units of accommodation, plant positions, general circulation areas, and also access and egress for deliveries and emergency services.

It is imperative that every construction project should be organised and executed in the most economical and safest manner. To aid in the smooth execution of the project, a job layout is prepared. This is a scaled drawing of the proposed construction site showing add the relevant storage areas for materials, contractor’s offices, area keeping for equipment’s such as mirror bar bending area, labour housing, toilets, etc. kept in the site engineer’s office.

Importance of job layout:

1. Smooth and economical working of the project.

2. Reduce the completion time of the project.

3. Provides more safety in the working of the project.

4. Material wastage and deterioration are reduced.

5. Material transaction’s become easy speedy and economical.

6. Increases the output from labor and machinery.

Factors affecting job layout:

1. Nature scope and type of work.

2. Topography of the site.

3. Methods adopted for execution of work.