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Grading
Site grading, drainage elevations, accessible routes and overland flow.
What Is Shown on Civil Engineering Drawings?
Civil drawings communicate the site’s grades, drainage, underground services, controls and construction interfaces.
What Is a Site Grading Plan?
A site grading plan shows how proposed elevations and slopes direct water safely while connecting buildings, roads and landscape areas.
Why Site Grading Matters Early in Design
Early grading establishes whether entrances, accessible routes, services and drainage can work together across the site.
What Is a Major Storm Flow Route?
A major storm flow route is the planned overland path for runoff that exceeds or bypasses the minor piped system.
What Is the Difference Between Drainage and Stormwater Management?
Drainage directs water safely through a site; stormwater management controls the rate, volume, quality and balance of runoff.