Site Report: Measurement 1

Building Materials

Construction Technology

Jake Sia Chyi Sern 0314396

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Contents

Objectives of site visit ................................................... 3

Details of the project ................................................... 4

Observations .................................................... 5

Conclusion .................................................... 21

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Objective of site visit

To observe the different activities and techniques carried out on site.

To explore the various types of building materials and machinery used on site.

Aware of the items measurable for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

To have a feel of how the condition of the site really is and how safety is a priority.

To have an up-close view of the entire building structure as opposed to seeing it in the drawings.

Details of the project

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-25 storeys

-2 basement floors of carpark, levels 1-2 will be the shopping areas, levels 3-6 will be another carpark area, levels 7-24 will be the apartments.

-Approximate cost of RM100million for the entire project

-AIKBEE TIMBERS (employer), LT LEONG SEKUTU (architect), PERUNDING MAJUJAYA (civil & structural engineer), KEW & ASSOCIATES (mechanical & electrical engineer), PCM COST PERUDING (quantity surveyor), ENCORP CONSTRUCT (main contractor).

Observations

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Ground floor

The overall view of construction

Construction netting & scaffolding can be seen on the exterior of the building

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Mesh fabric reinforcement bars & timber stored on site

Security room right in front of the entrance

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The safety & health officer, in charge of the safety and well-being of those on site

Parts of scaffolding & cement stored on site

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Scaffolding in the centre of the building possibly used for installing the formworks and pouring the concrete

Pipes, timber and other resources stored on site

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Basement

The basement level where the workers temporarily stay for the night

Basement carpark

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More scaffolding used for various tasks namely the piping

Air conditioning ducts stored waiting to be installed

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Wall piles to support the base of the building and for extra anchorage

Ground floor-basement staircase

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Ramp to the first floor carpark

The old building on site waiting to be demolished or continued upon

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Reinforcement bars & stirrups for the ramps

Floors above ground level

The frame of the lifts

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Scaffolding in the middle of the building from the ground floor

Starter bars for the continuation of the next section of concrete works

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Workers positioning the reinforcement bars in place

Aerial view of part of the site

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Back to ground floor

Scaffolding on the exterior of the building to gain easy excess to the upper floors

Wires to be installed along the inside of the orange pipe

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Formwork for sides and soffits of staircase

Production of spacers used to determine concrete cover

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Site office from the outside

Site office for the consultants to hold meetings and various other functions

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The drawings for the whole project

Tower crane at the front of the building used to carry heavy loads onto the upper floors

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Fresh fabric reinforcement bars just being delivered to the site

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Conclusion

From this site visit, I have experienced for the first time what it feels like to be in a construction site and I can say it is pretty exciting. Apart from the experience, this site visit also helps me to visualise the items that needs to be measured and how it is properly placed in real time. I also see that safety is very important in the site especially for us newbies. It also seems like a good place to talk to some of the people involved to get more insight on this field. Teamwork is also important at a site that’s where different professions come together to work on the project. For it to work, the team must rely on each other and must constantly interact with one another.

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