Underground utilities part 1

We will be installing the electrical and communications lines underground from the garage roof mast near the alley to the individual mechanical rooms. With the foundation poured and cribbing material removed today was the ideal opportunity for the electrician to lay conduit. Once the site is back filled we can continue the conduit on to the garage (final meter location). This will result in a clean look to the finished home because no above ground penetrations or electrical meters will be necessary on the building. 

These tasks are part of the unseen yet critically important process of getting the building properly constructed. Running the utilities now by involving the right trades at the right time prevents costly and time consuming mistakes from being identified later (when it is too late to fix errors easily). 

Foundation is nearly stripped of forms. 

Electrical conduit penetrates the footing at predetermined locations 

Lines are sealed off and backfill can be done once the work is inspected.