ᐅ Relocating the construction water connection yourself – what does the connection look like?

We need construction water for the earthworks contractor by February 28th. (Temporary electrical supply has already been arranged.) The standpipe protrudes a maximum of 50cm (20 inches) above ground but unfortunately is located where, according to current plans—yet to be confirmed by the crane company—the crane’s base is supposed to be. Since we have not received any information yet about whether the 50cm (20 inches) standpipe will interfere with the crane or if the crane can position itself over the standpipe, we are considering having the standpipe installed initially at that location and later possibly using a hose without the standpipe to access the water, or perhaps relocating it somehow. From your point of view, is this feasible? I couldn’t find any advice online, and the water supplier said the earthworks contractor could dig a channel to move the water connection aside, but the earthworks contractor needs construction water already. Do you know anything about the order of these steps?

Is it possible to access the construction water without a standpipe, maybe just with a hose? Do you know if a standpipe is permanently fixed? I have read that they are sometimes stolen.

The water connection is already on our property.

(I now understand why housebuilding companies delegate all earthworks and utility arrangements to the homeowners—that’s quite complex.)

Addendum: If the standpipe is stolen, is it still possible to access the water, for example, using a hose?

What exactly does the groundworker need the water for? Not for digging and laying the gravel base, as that can be done without water. Therefore, at first glance, I don’t see any reason against relocating it.

WilderSueden schrieb:

What exactly does the civil engineer need the water for? For digging and laying gravel, not initially, as that can be done without water. Therefore, I don’t see any reason against relocating it for now.

Great, that’s good news. The quote confirmation states that we have to provide construction water, temporary power, and a portable toilet on site.

I would simply check again with the civil engineer to see if this is really necessary. We only need construction water when the screed is installed. However, we also have a solid wood house (which doesn't really make a difference for the civil engineering work).

@Pinkiponk don’t worry so much. There are no problems in construction, only solutions. The crane will probably be set up over the standpipe, and you’ll likely only need a hose extension.
With a bit of digging, the standpipe can also be moved.
A tip:
Don’t wake any sleeping dogs and ask the water supplier about relocating it. They’ll usually just say: sure, we can send someone in 6 weeks for a fee of $350.