site development
Building a website
Site development is the process of preparing land for construction—grading, drainage, utilities, roads, and other infrastructure that must be in place before buildings go up.
The term also refers to creating or improving a website: We hired a firm to handle site development for our new online store.
Context usually makes clear which meaning applies.
- architectural blueprintsTechnical construction drawings
- road constructionBuilding or repairing streets
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- cut and fillEarthwork balancing technique
- excavationAct of unearthing
breaking ground · zoning laws · feasibility studies · building codes · sewer systems · utility hookups · urban planning · civil engineering · master plans · stake · permits · fire safety regulations · accessibility standards · drainage systems · electrical grids · concrete · retaining walls · greenfield
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