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  HOW TO SUPERVISE FOUNDATION WORK A good and solid foundation is the core of any building structure, without which no building will be able to stand firm. Foundations provide the structure's stability from the ground: To distribute the weight of the structure over a large area in order to avoid overloading the underlying soil (possibly causing unequal settlement). Compromised foundation and building quality will be undermined if site supervisors do not adhere to the stipulated guidelines laid down by the authorities. Foundations must have a rigid base in order to fully support the entire weight of the building. Come let’s check on what to do before the foundation work: One thing you can do before building your home is Site visiting. When it comes to your home foundations, soil type could have a dramatic impact on your project.  Never build your house in soft soil area because if the soil is soft, it will damage your house in future. Dig a trench in the ground, until you touch...

  Construction Manager! Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervises construction projects from start to finish. A construction manager is required to have a lot of things to do and a whole crew of people who will be relying on you to get things done. To be successful on a project, you have to be a master planner. Construction managers lay out how they will manage and execute a construction project, from designing the structure to ordering materials to deploying workers and subcontractors to complete various tasks, a construction plan lists out each step that it will take to achieve the desired result.   Steps to the Perfect Construction Planning Process Create the project : Every construction project, no matter how big or small, needs to start with a business case that lays out the feasibility of the project and what it’s going to take to get the job done. Number of workers needed, as well as subcontractors such as plumbers and electricians. ...

  Water Proofing of Concrete One of the most common problem that occurs in concrete structure is Dampness, seepage or leakage. Water proofing the concrete, particularly for roof slabs and bathroom floors is highly advisable. Concrete is porous and, if not waterproofed, absorbs water, waterborne contaminants and chemicals that can cause deterioration. If you want to protect your concrete and ensure it has a long, serviceable life, waterproofing is essential. Let’s see the methods to execute it effectively. There are several methods of providing water proofing to concrete surfaces. Let us now see a method of membrane coating, called Elastomeric Membrane Coating. The water proof coating using ‘Seal and Dry’ Cement, which are easily available in the market, based water proofing compound is explained: In case of sunken slabs, bathroom floors and water tanks, all works like grooving, piping, chipping and patchworks should be completed before application.  The surface shoul...