[header] How to protect trees during construction [title] Read your state and city's land use code. [step] Many cities have rules about removing trees and protecting them during construction. Share any applicable rules with the interested parties on the project. 
[title] Meet with your contractor or architect to discuss what changes will need to be made with the landscape. [step] If you are doing a small renovation, some trees may not be affected at all, while others may need to be protected or removed.