Sand, gravel, rock, crushed concrete

Store on hard standing base to reduce wastage. Store in bays if large quantities

Plaster, cement

Avoid material getting damp

Concrete, paviors

Store material in original packaging until used, and protect from vehicle movements

Bricks

Store material in original packaging until used, and protect from vehicle movements

Clay pipes, concrete pipes

Use stoppers and spacers to prevent rolling, and store in original packaging until used

Wood

Protect all types of wood from rain

Metals

Store in original packaging until used

Any internal fittings

Store in original packing until used

Cladding

Wrap in polythene to prevent scratches

Sheet glass, glazing units

Protect glass from breakage due to bad handling or vehicle movements

Paints

Protect from theft

Bituminous felts

Usually store in rolls and protect with polythene

Insulating material

Store under polythene

Ceramic tiles

Store in original packaging until required

Glass fibre

Iron mongery

Oils

Store in bowsers, tanks or cans according to quantity - protect container from damage to reduce likelihood of spillage - use a bund

Kerbstones

Protect from vehicle movements & tar spraying to reduce damage

Clay & slate tiles

Keep in original packaging until use

Topsoil, subsoil

Store on hardstanding base to reduce wastage and keep segregated from potential contaminants

Precast concrete units

Store in original packaging, away from vehicular movements