S.02 · Earthworks & site grading
Earthworks and industrial pads in Guadalajara, Jalisco and the surrounding region
Clearing, cut and fill, grading, hauling and compaction with our own fleet for industrial parks, logistics centers, retail plazas and subdivisions.
- Capithal Park
- Almer-Icebox
- Elite Aeropuerto
- Centro Logístico de Jalisco
- Ubika Mariano Otero y Boreales
Who it is for
- 01
Industrial park and logistics developers who need several earthwork fronts at once.
- 02
Contractors subcontracting earthworks, pads and hauling to a partner that arrives with equipment.
- 03
Housing and retail developers starting from raw land.
What's included
- Topographic survey and layout
- Clearing and removal of topsoil or clay
- Cuts and mass excavation
- Fills and embankments compacted in layers
- Sub-base and breaker-layer shaping
- Grading of pads and roads
- Hauling and material disposal
- Compaction control with lab testing
OBRA VIVA
How we build it, stage by stage
Every service follows the OBRA VIVA method: eight stages with verifiable deliverables.
- Stage 01
Layout and survey
Survey, boundary and design levels; cut-and-fill quantities.
- Stage 01
Clearing
Removal of topsoil or unsuitable material and haul to an authorized site.
- Stage 02
Cut and fill
Mass excavation, embankment shaping and layer compaction.
- Stage 02
Pad and sub-base
Final grading, sub-base or breaker layer and compaction tests.
- Stage 08
Handover with levels
Topographic verification of levels and delivery of lab reports.
Indicative range
How much does it cost? Reference per unit
| Level | per m³ | Example: 10,000 m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | MX$60 – MX$250 | MX$600,000 – MX$2,500,000 |
Indicative, subject to engineering design and site visit. Direct cost in the Guadalajara metro area: excludes land, design, permits and VAT; a regional factor applies in the rest of Jalisco and in other states. Parameters version 2026.10. Machine excavation, cut and fill; rock and long hauls increase cost.
Calculate my rangeTests and deliverables
- Cut, fill and haul quantities with cross sections
- Schedule by work front
- Weekly report of cubic meters moved
- Compaction tests (Proctor) per layer
- Final levels verified by survey
Applicable regulations
- Project geotechnical study specifications
- SCT (N·CMT) earthworks standards where applicable
- Municipal and state rules for hauling and construction waste disposal
- NOM-031-STPS (construction site safety)
Projects in this service
Centro Logístico de Jalisco: pads and roads
Centro Logístico de Jalisco
Capithal Park industrial park: clearing, grading, excavation and building foundations
Capithal Park
Almer industrial park: grading, excavation and foundations for Icebox
Icebox / Almer industrial park
Los Ruiseñores subdivision: clearing and clay removal, stages 3 to 6
Dynamica
Plaza Ubika Mariano Otero: excavation, cut, clearing, grading, hauling and sub-base
Kiva Proyectos
Avant industrial park: lot consolidation and cistern excavation
Kiva Proyectos
Related guides
7 min
How much does it cost to build an industrial building in Jalisco in 2026?
Indicative ranges per m², what they include and exclude, a typical breakdown by line item and the factors that move the price of a building in the Guadalajara metro area.
7 min
What earthworks include and how volume is calculated
Clearing, cut, fill, compaction and hauling: the line items of earthworks, how volume is quantified, what the lab checks and what the contractor should deliver.
5 min
Checklist: what you need to request a construction quote that is actually useful
The site, project and budget data that turn a vague inquiry into a comparable itemized proposal, and what to demand from every quote you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Quote this service with an engineer.
Free site visit within 48 hours and an itemized proposal with schedule.