Building Works? What is the difference between site investigation and site evaluation?

Answer 1

Site investigation =
It understands the topographical, plani-altimetric mapping of the land.
You must make geothecnic soundings to define the quality of the ground and to give subsidies for the project of foundations.
It could be usefull a geologic mapping (with descritions of lithogy, rock situation - geologic imperfections and breakings)

Site evaluation = There are a International Association to define the standards on Evaluation (Appraising).
The evaluation can determine the value of this property, using an experienced evaluator and recognized technis.

Answer 2

You would perform a site evaluation to determine whether or not you want to perform a site investigation. The difference would be what you want to do with the site. If you were interested in building on the site, you would evalute the site for building feasibility. You would have to consider factors such as site layout, drainage, rock, ect. This would be part of the investigation.