Q1 The dimensions of the house plan given are not clearly stated; therefore I have made some assumptions

in order to do the calculations.

7.9 2.4

3.5

10.2 6.2 6.2

4 3.9 11.4

3.5

1.6

Now we can find the concrete strip volume as follows,

Now we can find the each volume of materials needed,

Now we can find the each weight of materials needed,

Calculating cement cost,

Therefore,

Calculating fine aggregates cost,

Calculating coarse aggregates cost,

Therefore total labour cost,

Machines and Equipment required for this work A small Mixer or hand shovels Trucks (for material and concrete transportation to the site) Wheel barrows for transport in site (to transport aggregates and concrete) Buckets Safety equipment (such as hand gloves, boots etc.)