Building Construction 1 [ARC 1523]

Project 2: Construction Activities and Process

Tan Wei How 0310707

Week 1

Week 2

Activity 1: Grading and Site PreparationDuration: 5 daysMaterials: Timber, HoardingEquipment: Theodolite, waste storage tank, backhoe, shovels, truck, construction trolleysSkilled worker: Land surveyor, Mobilization of manpower (carpenter), general workers (2), Backhoe operator (1)Technical information: Clearing up the site. Land demarcation for the site boundary of site by using hoarding as safety guideline for whole construction site.

Activity 1: EarthworkDuration: 6 daysMaterials: -Equipment: Vibrating plate compactor, backhoe, excavator, paver, dumper Skilled worker: Backhoe operator, excavator operator, paver operator, dumper operatorTechnical information: Site is cut and filled to required lengths, depths, breadths. Unflatten land surface need to fill up and cut down with sand or soil just to flatten the land boundary that had been demarked.

Week 3 - 4

Activity 1: Foundation Construction (Piling process)Duration: 10 daysMaterials: piles, pile cushion, bituminous paintEquipment: Hydraulic drop hammer (1)Skilled worker: contractor (1), Hydraulic drop hammer operator (1), General worker (2)Technical information: Mobilize the hydraulic drop hammer to the intended pile position after marking penetration of the piles, set out the position of drop hammer above the pile point, pile driving, weld the joints between the piles, apply bituminous paint around the joints of welded piles to prevent rusting.

Activity 2: Foundation Construction (Cut off process)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: -Equipment: Multipurpose excavator, Pneumatic hammer, Oxy-cutterSkilled worker: Excavator operator (1), General worker (2)Technical information: Excavate 1m to 1.5m depth by using Multipurpose excavator, Cut the piles to make sure all are in the same height using Pneumatic hammer, the reinforcement in the pile is cut by oxy-cutter.

Week 5

Activity 1: Foundation Construction (Setting up formwork for pile cap)Duration: 3 daysMaterials: Plywood, nails, reinforcement meshEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general worker (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for pile cap, insert reinforcement for pile cap, and set up the reinforcement for column stump before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: Foundation Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2)Technical information: Pour the concrete into the formwork through skip from concrete mixer truck, vibrate and mix the concrete evenly using concrete vibrator to increase its strength by preventing air pockets.

Week 6

Week 7

Activity 1: Foundation Construction (Setting up formwork for column stump)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (1), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for column stump before pouring the concrete.

Activity 1: Foundation Construction (Pile cap curing period)Duration: 7daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete pile cap harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed.

Activity 2: Foundation Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2)Technical information: Pour the concrete into the formwork, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 8

Week 9

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Beam)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Activity 3: Slab Plumbing InstallationDuration: 3 daysMaterials: PVC pipes, PVC pipefittings, soft copper tubing, septic tankEquipment: pressure test pump, bobcat, trencher, measuring tape, shovelSkilled worker: Plumber (1), Trencher operator (1)Technical information: Dig trenches as needed to run the sewer pipes and water pipes, and should smooth the dirt or sand back when finished.

Activity 2: Slab Electrical InstallationDuration: 3 daysMaterials: Metal conduit, Steel/Aluminum tubing or PVC tubingEquipment: Plow Chute, WinchSkilled worker: Contractor (1), General worker (2)Technical information: Socket of connection to the utility wiring is covered in the ground at a depth that protects conductors from physical damage and physical contact. Burying cable preinstalled in cable-in-conduit (CIC) offers greater physical protection against environment, abrasion, and rocks than direct burial, which can prolong the life of the cable.

Week 10

Week 11

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for beam)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for beam before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: Ground Floor Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2))Technical information: Pour the concrete into the formwork through skip from concrete mixer truck, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Beam Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete beam harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Week 12

Week 13

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Slab)Duration: 5 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for Slab)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for beam before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: Ground Floor Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2))Technical information: Pour the concrete into the formwork through skip from concrete mixer truck, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength

Week 14

Week 15

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Slab Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete slab harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Reinforce Column)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30, plywood, nailsEquipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, concrete mixer truck, concrete vibratorSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1), concrete mixer truck operator (1)Technical information: Place rebar as instructed, position formwork for column, pour the concrete into the formwork through skip from concrete mixer truck, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 16

Activity 2: Rough Electrical Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 days Materials: PVC insulated cable, copper/aluminum conductorsEquipment: Power strip/ surge protectors, fish tape, flex bitsSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: After rough frame is completed, wiring methods have to be installing on or through building framing members. Wiring requirements differ depending on the construction type and building element.

Activity 3: Rough Plumbing Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: cast iron pipe, vitrified clay pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing, fittings, hangers, insulating materials, oakumEquipment: pressure test pump, clamp tool, measuring tape, electric pipe threader, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are potable cold and hot tap water supply, plumbing drainage venting, septic systems, rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, fuel gas piping

Activity 4: Rough HVAC Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Duct HVAC, furnace, service valve adapters,Equipment: Hand Tool Set, measuring tapes and folding rules, squares, levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines, ladderSkilled worker: HVAC installer (1), general worker (1)Technical information: The ductwork of HVAC system is planned and installed and run to each location. The furnace is installed as well.

Activity 1: Ground Floor Construction (Column Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete column harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Week 17

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Beam)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Activity 2: Rough Electrical Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 days Materials: PVC insulated cable, copper/aluminum conductorsEquipment: Power strip/ surge protectors, fish tape, flex bitsSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: After rough frame is completed, wiring methods have to be installing on or through building framing members. Wiring requirements differ depending on the construction type and building element.

Activity 3: Rough Plumbing Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: cast iron pipe, vitrified clay pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing, fittings, hangers, insulating materials, oakumEquipment: pressure test pump, clamp tool, measuring tape, electric pipe threader, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are potable cold and hot tap water supply, plumbing drainage venting, septic systems, rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, fuel gas piping

Activity 4: Rough HVAC Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Duct HVAC, furnace, service valve adapters,Equipment: Hand Tool Set, measuring tapes and folding rules, squares, levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines, ladderSkilled worker: HVAC installer (1), general worker (1)Technical information: The ductwork of HVAC system is planned and installed and run to each location. The furnace is installed as well.

Week 18

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for beam)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for beam before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: First Floor Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), pumps and boom-mounted hoses operator (1), general worker (1)Technical information: Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 19

Week 20

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Beam Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete beam harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Slab)Duration: 5 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Week 21

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for Slab)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for slab before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: First Floor Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), pumps and boom-mounted hoses operator (1), general worker (1)Technical information: Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 22

Activity 2: Staircase Construction (Ground Floor)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: Plywood, Timber Battens, rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30Equipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Carpenter (1), Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2)Technical information: Construct formwork by laying out riser heights and tread widths followed by soffit, joist and stringer lines. Then lay out thickness of risers from boards. Place rebar as instructed. Pour the concrete into the formwork. Keep the concrete wet or damp to prevent cracks for up to one week while it cures.

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Slab Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete slab harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Week 23

Activity 2: Wall Construction (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Reinforce Column)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30, plywood, nailsEquipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1), concrete mixer truck operator (1)Technical information: Place rebar as instructed, position formwork for column. Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 24

Activity 1: First Floor Construction (Column Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete column harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Activity 2: Wall Construction (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 5: Rough HVAC Installation (First Floor)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Duct HVAC, furnace, service valve adapters,Equipment: Hand Tool Set, measuring tapes and folding rules, squares, levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines, ladderSkilled worker: HVAC installer (1), general worker (1)Technical information: The ductwork of HVAC system is planned and installed and run to each location. The furnace is installed as well.

Activity 3: Rough Electrical Installation (First Floor)Duration: 4 days Materials: PVC insulated cable, copper/aluminum conductorsEquipment: Power strip/ surge protectors, fish tape, flex bitsSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: After rough frame is completed, wiring methods have to be installing on or through building framing members such as the interior walls, ceilings and floors. Wiring requirements differ depending on the construction type and building element.

Activity 4: Rough Plumbing Installation (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: cast iron pipe, vitrified clay pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing, fittings, hangers, insulating materials, oakumEquipment: pressure test pump, clamp tool, measuring tape, electric pipe threader, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are potable cold and hot tap water supply, plumbing drainage venting, septic systems, rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, fuel gas piping.

Week 25

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Beam)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Activity 2: Wall Construction (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 5: Rough HVAC Installation (First Floor)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Duct HVAC, furnace, service valve adapters,Equipment: Hand Tool Set, measuring tapes and folding rules, squares, levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines, ladderSkilled worker: HVAC installer (1), general worker (1)Technical information: The ductwork of HVAC system is planned and installed and run to each location. The furnace is installed as well.

Activity 3: Rough Electrical Installation (First Floor)Duration: 4 days Materials: PVC insulated cable, copper/aluminum conductorsEquipment: Power strip/ surge protectors, fish tape, flex bitsSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: After rough frame is completed, wiring methods have to be installing on or through building framing members such as the interior walls, ceilings and floors. Wiring requirements differ depending on the construction type and building element.

Activity 4: Rough Plumbing Installation (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: cast iron pipe, vitrified clay pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing, fittings, hangers, insulating materials, oakumEquipment: pressure test pump, clamp tool, measuring tape, electric pipe threader, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are potable cold and hot tap water supply, plumbing drainage venting, septic systems, rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage, fuel gas piping

Week 26

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for beam)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for beam before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: Second Floor Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), pumps and boom-mounted hoses operator (1), general worker (1)Technical information: Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Activity 3: Wall Construction (Ground Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Week 27

Week 28

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Beam Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete beam harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Tying Rebar for Slab)Duration: 5 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cageEquipment: rebar mesh making machineSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: rebar is formed with rebar ribs to contract the steel cage that will reinforce the pour concrete. They are tied together with tie wire at varying intervals.

Week 29

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Setting up formwork for Slab)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Plywood, nailsEquipment: hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsawSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1)Technical information: Set up formwork for slab before pouring the concrete.

Activity 2: Second Construction (Pour concrete into the formwork)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Concrete grade 30Equipment: concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: Concrete mixer truck operator (1), pumps and boom-mounted hoses operator (1), general worker (1)Technical information: Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 30

Activity 2: Staircase Construction (First Floor)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: Plywood, Timber Battens, rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30Equipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, Concrete mixer truck, Concrete vibratorSkilled worker: Carpenter (1), Concrete mixer truck operator (1), general worker (2)Technical information: Construct formwork by laying out riser heights and tread widths followed by soffit, joist and stringer lines. Then lay out thickness of risers from boards. Place rebar as instructed. Pour the concrete into the formwork. Keep the concrete wet or damp to prevent cracks for up to one week while it cures

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Slab Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete slab harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Week 31

Activity 2: Wall Construction (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Reinforce Column)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30, plywood, nailsEquipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1), concrete mixer truck operator (1)Technical information: Place rebar as instructed, position formwork for column. Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Week 32

Activity 1: Second Floor Construction (Column Curing Period)Duration: 7 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: -Technical information: Let the concrete column harden for 7 days to wait it mature and sufficient strength, open formwork after completed

Activity 2: Wall Construction (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Week 33

Activity 1: Roof Construction (Reinforce Beam)Duration: 6 daysMaterials: rebar ribs, steel cage, concrete grade 30, plywood, nailsEquipment: rebar mesh making machine, hammer, measuring tape, drill, handsaw, concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: general workers (2), carpenter (1), concrete mixer truck operator (1)Technical information: Place rebar as instructed, position formwork for beam. Concrete is pumped and poured into the formwork through pipes and large hoses, vibrate the concrete to increase its strength.

Activity 2: Wall Construction (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Week 34

Activity 1: Roof ConstructionDuration: 6 daysMaterials: steel joists, concrete slab, rebar, grout (sand and Portland cement)Equipment: Concrete mixer truck, concrete vibrator, scaffold, rebar mesh making machine, pumps and boom-mounted hosesSkilled worker: concrete mixer truck operator (1), general workers (2)Technical information: Place the steel joists. The bottom of the steel joists should rest on either a beam or a wall. This will give it the required support. Place the concrete slab on its face. Insert full-length rebar to the unit. The grout has to be poured into the space between the rows of concrete slabs. The joists have to be covered completely.

Activity 2: Wall Construction (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Week 35

Activity 1: Wall Construction (First Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 2: Rough Electrical Installation (Second Floor)Duration: 4 days Materials: PVC insulated cable, copper/aluminum conductorsEquipment: Power strip/ surge protectors, fish tape, flex bitsSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: After rough frame is completed, wiring methods have to be installing on or through building framing members. Wiring requirements differ depending on the construction type and building element.

Activity 4: Rough HVAC Installation (Second Floor)Duration: 2 daysMaterials: Duct HVAC, furnace, service valve adapters,Equipment: Hand Tool Set, measuring tapes and folding rules, squares, levels, plumb bobs and chalk lines, ladderSkilled worker: HVAC installer (1), general worker (1)Technical information: The ductwork of HVAC system is planned and installed and run to each location. The furnace is installed as well.

Activity 3: Rough Plumbing Installation (Second Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: cast iron pipe, vitrified clay pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing, fittings, hangers, insulating materials, oakumEquipment: pressure test pump, clamp tool, measuring tape, electric pipe threader, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are potable cold and hot tap water supply, plumbing drainage venting, septic

Week 36

Activity 2: Ceiling Installation (Ground Floor)Duration: 3 days Materials: Ceiling panels, main runnersEquipment: hacksaw, utility knife, measuring tapeSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: Set the main runners into place. Install the cross tee sections of the ceiling grid. Install the panels. Tilt each panel to angle it through a grid opening, then carefully lower it until it rests on the bracket edges of the grid sections.

Activity 1: Wall Construction (Second Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Week 37

Activity 1: Wall Construction (Second Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 2: Ceiling Installation (First Floor)Duration: 3 days Materials: Ceiling panels, main runnersEquipment: hacksaw, utility knife, measuring tapeSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: Set the main runners into place. Install the cross tee sections of the ceiling grid. Install the panels. Tilt each panel to angle it through a grid opening, then carefully lower it until it rests on the bracket edges of the grid sections.

Week 38

Activity 1: Wall Construction (Second Floor)Duration: 4 daysMaterials: Red Burnt Clay Bricks, Cement mixer, reinforce meshEquipment: Rose Brick Trowels, carpenter level, brick jointerSkilled worker: Bricklayers (2)Technical information: Brickwork process including bricks, beds and perpends.  The bed is made up with mortar with brick is laid. It needs to be supported over openings the opening are often supporting by reinforcing steel fully embedded in Portland cement grout.  The steel angles, can provide all the support, or be attached to the primary structure such as a reinforced concrete frame, to which the load is transferred.

Activity 2: Ceiling Installation (Second Floor)Duration: 3 days Materials: Ceiling panels, main runnersEquipment: hacksaw, utility knife, measuring tapeSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: Set the main runners into place. Install the cross tee sections of the ceiling grid. Install the panels. Tilt each panel to angle it through a grid opening, then carefully lower it until it rests on the bracket edges of the grid sections.

Week 39 - 40

Activity 1: Plastering and Painting of Exterior and Interior WallsDuration: 8 daysMaterials: plaster, mixed blended white cement, coving, paintEquipment: trowels, floats, hawks, masonry brushes, paintbrushes, ladders, scaffolds, tape and maskingSkilled worker: Plasterer (2), Pointing, cleaning, and caulking workers (1), painter (1)Technical information: Plastering on the surface of brick wall after cleaning with masonry brush.  Then, scratch first coat of render before it set to provide key for second layer. Wall painting with color chosen.

Activity 2: Finish ElectricalDuration: 3 daysMaterials: main electrical panel, receptacleEquipment: Driller, locknut, screw, nickel/silver, beryllium copper, plasticSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: The panel distributes the electricity to all the electrical circuits that are installed in the house. Electrician installs receptacles for outlets, lights and switches and runs wires from the breaker panel to each receptacle.

Activity 3: Finish PlumbingDuration: 2 daysMaterials: Waters tapsEquipment: clamp tool, flaring pliersSkilled worker: Plumber (1)Technical information: Water taps are installed to every sink in kitchen and bathroom, and against exterior wall.

Week 41

Activity 4: Finish HVACDuration: 2 daysMaterials: Thermostats, RegistersEquipment: Hand Tool SetSkilled worker: HVAC installerTechnical information: Nearly all of the HVAC work is done during the rough in stage. The HVAC installer install the thermostats, placed the registers and made a few final adjustments and tests to make sure that everything was running properly.

Activity 2: Finish ElectricalDuration: 3 daysMaterials: main electrical panel, receptacleEquipment: Driller, locknut, screw, nickel/silver, beryllium copper, plasticSkilled worker: Electrical Contractor (1), Electrician (1)Technical information: The panel distributes the electricity to all the electrical circuits that are installed in the house. Electrician installs receptacles for outlets, lights and switches and runs wires from the breaker panel to each receptacle

Activity 3: Finish PlumbingDuration: 2 daysMaterials: Waters tapsEquipment: clamp tool, flaring pliersSkilled worker: Plumber (1)Technical information: Water taps are installed to every sink in kitchen and bathroom, and against exterior wall.

Activity 1: Plastering and Painting of Exterior and Interior WallsDuration: 8 daysMaterials: plaster, mixed blended white cement, coving, paintEquipment: trowels, floats, hawks, masonry brushes, paintbrushes, ladders, scaffolds, tape and maskingSkilled worker: Plasterer (2), Pointing, cleaning, and caulking workers (1), painter (1)Technical information: Plastering on the surface of brick wall after cleaning with masonry brush.  Then, scratch first coat of render before it set to provide key for second layer. Wall painting with color chosen.

Week 42 - 43

Activity 2: Bathroom Equipment InstallationDuration: 2 daysMaterials: Sockets, Heaters, Showers, Shower pumps, Water closet, Sink, PVC pipesEquipment: Clamp tool, measuring tape, steel pipe wrench, flaring pliers, pipe vice, pipe bending machine, pipe cutterSkilled worker: Plumber (1), General worker (1)Technical information: Materials are installed at first fix stage as they need to be fitted prior to the commencement of tiling. This is essential to get professional watertight seals, as water ingress resulting from doing things in the wrong order can cause massive problems later on.

Activity 1: Plastering and Painting of Exterior and Interior WallsDuration: 8 daysMaterials: plaster, mixed blended white cement, coving, paintEquipment: trowels, floats, hawks, masonry brushes, paintbrushes, ladders, scaffolds, tape and maskingSkilled worker: Plasterer (2), Pointing, cleaning, and caulking workers (1), painter (1)Technical information: Plastering on the surface of brick wall after cleaning with masonry brush.  Then, scratch first coat of render before it set to provide key for second layer. Wall painting with color chosen.

Week 44

Activity 4: Lighting InstallationDuration: 2 daysMaterials: bulbsEquipment: Screw, screwdriver, driller, locknutSkilled worker: Electrician (1), general workers (1)Technical information: Light bulbs are installed in every location.

Activity 3: Kitchen Counters and Cabinets InstallationDuration: 2 daysMaterials: Kitchen counters and cabinetsEquipment: Hammer, screw driversSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: Materials are installed at first fix stage as they need to be fitted prior to the commencement of tiling.

Activity 1: Plastering and Painting of Exterior and Interior WallsDuration: 8 daysMaterials: plaster, mixed blended white cement, coving, paintEquipment: trowels, floats, hawks, masonry brushes, paintbrushes, ladders, scaffolds, tape and maskingSkilled worker: Plasterer (2), Pointing, cleaning, and caulking workers (1), painter (1)Technical information: Plastering on the surface of brick wall after cleaning with masonry brush.  Then, scratch first coat of render before it set to provide key for second layer. Wall painting with color chosen.

Week 45 - 46

Activity 1: Windows, Doors and Railings InstallationDuration: 10 daysMaterials: Windows, backer rod, insulation, shims, roofing nails, screws, silicone sealant, flashing, fastener, corner guard, doors, door lock, doorknob and screws, railings.Equipment: Safety glasses, utility knife, hammer, caulk gun, level, scaffolding, square ruler, measuring tape, stapler, and screwdriverSkilled worker: carpenter (2), general worker (1)Technical information: Verify window opening, apply weather resistant barrier, create flashing, prepare window for installation, set the unit and secure, apply flashing at jambs and head, seal and insulate interior cavity, insert backer rod. Install required door types and measurement with door lock and doorknob. Install railings.

Week 47 – 48

Week 49 – 50

Week 51

Activity 1: Cleaning UpDuration: 8 daysMaterials: -Equipment: Vacuum, broom, skipSkilled worker: general workers (2)Technical information: -

Activity 1: Test and CommissioningDuration: 6 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: Commissioning agent (CA), Technical information: Review design intent and basis of design documentation (prepared by others). Assist with incorporation of commissioning requirements into the construction documents. Develop a commissioning plan and assist with its utilization. Verify installation, functional performance, training and operation and maintenance documentation. Prepare commissioning report and related systems documentation.

Activity 2: Final InspectionDuration: 2 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: Final Inspector (professional engineer)Technical information: Turn on and off every light fixture, run water & look under sinks for leaks, test all appliances, check garage door openers, open and close all doors, flush toilets, inspect ceilings, wall and floors, run garbage disposal and exhaust fans, test heating and air conditioning, open and close windows, make sure all debris is removed from the home

Activity 1: Hand OverDuration: 2 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: Builder’s representative, accountantTechnical information: Take client on a tour of the home showing how everything works and what have to do to maintain the new home, with a copy of all relevant warranties and certificates arising from the contract. Final payment will be made.

Week 52

Activity 1: Move in FurnitureDuration: 3 daysMaterials: -Equipment: -Skilled worker: general workers (3)Technical information: -