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MATRICULATION NUMBER:
170320037
COURSE TITLE:
PROJECT PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION
METHODOLOGY AND CONTROL II
COURSE CODE:
BLD 414
LECTURER:
PROFESSOR G.I IDORO
DATE:
21 December, 2023.
LIST AND PROCESSES OF ACTIVITIES OF A ONE STOREY SHOPPING PLAZA
ALONG MEIRAN ROAD, OFF ABEOKUTA – OSHODI EXPRESS WAY, ALMOSHO LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE.
SUBSTRUCTUR/FOUNDATION
PROCESS
I. Clearing and leveling the construction site.
II. Excavating the soil to the required depth.
PLAN
I. Site excavation plans indication depths and dimensions
EQUIPMENT
I. Excavators for digging
II. Bulldozers for clearing
III. Dump trucks for soil removal
LABOUR
I. Excavator crew
II. Site supervisor
FOUNDATION DESIGN
PROCESS
I. Marking the foundation layout on the excavated site according to the engineering design.
EQUIPMENT
II. Wooden pegs
III. Corner clamps
IV. Laser level
V. Spirit level
LABOUR
I. Surveyor
II. Site supervisor
III. labor
Trench Excavation:
PROCESS
I. Digging trenches along the marked layout to the specified depth and width, typically wider than the
planned foundation to allow for formwork.
EQUIPMENT
I. Excavator for digging
LABOUR
II. Excavator operator or cre
III. Labor
IV. Site supervisor
PROCESS
I. Installing formwork along the sides of the trenches to contain the concrete during the pouring process.
II. Placing steel reinforcement (rebar) within the trenches to reinforce the concrete and enhance the
foundation's strength
EQUIPMENT
I. Concrete mixers
II. Concrete pumps
III. Formwork panels
IV. Formwork supports
V. Vibrators
LABOUR
I. Formwork specialist
II. Concrete works or laborers
PROCESS
I. Pouring concrete into the formwork to create the foundation. The concrete mix should meet the design
specifications and local building codes.
II. Allowing the concrete to cure and gain strength. This may involve keeping the foundation moist and
protected for a specified period
PROCESS
I. Backfilling the excavated soil around the foundation after the concrete has cured.
II. Applying waterproofing materials to the foundation to prevent water infiltration.
Building Construction
PROCESS
I. Commencing the construction of the shopping plaza on the completed foundation Inspections:
II. Conducting inspections at various stages to ensure that the foundation meets the design and safety
requirements.
SUPERSTRUCTURE
CONCRETE WORKS
PROCESS
I. Installation of formwork for the slab.
II. Placement of reinforcement (rebar).
III. Pouring and finishing the concrete slab.
IV. Curing the slab to achieve strength.
EQUIPMENT
I. Concrete mixer trucks
II. Concrete pumps
III. Vibrators for compaction
LABOUR
I. Concrete workers or labor
II. Formwork specialist
PROCESS
I. Installation of formwork for beams and staircase
II. Placement of reinforcement
III. Pouring and finishing of concrete for beams and staircase
IV. curing
EQUIPMENT
I. Concrete mixer trucks
II. Concrete pumps
III. Vibrators for compaction
LABOUR
I. Concrete workers or labour
II. Formwork specialist
ROOF WORKS
PROCESS
I. Installation of roof trusses
II. Roof covering Installation
III. Attaching roofing tiles
IV. Ceiling Finishes
EQUIPMENT
I. Crane
II. Nail guns
III. Safety harnesses for workers
LABOUR
I. Roofers or carpenters
II. Crane operators
PROCESS
I. Blockwork and Lintel Walls Construction
II. Rendering of Internal wall Surfaces
III. Rendering to Upper Slab Soffit
EQUIPMENT
I. Spirit level
II. Concrete mixer
III. Scaffolding for rendering and blockwork for upper floors
IV. float
LABOUR
I. Brick layers
II. mason
PROCESS
I. Installation of Metal External Doors
II. Installation of Aluminium Casement Windows
EQUIPMENT
I. Screwdrivers
II. Mallet or hammers
III. Level
IV. Power drill
V. Measuring tape
LABOUR
I. Aluminium fabricator for casement window installation
II. Mason for door installation
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING WORKS
PROCESS
I. Install pipes according to the plumbing layout, ensuring proper slopes for drainage.
II. Secure pipes in place using hang
PLANS
I. Plumbing layout plans indication pipe rout
EQUIPMENT
II. Pipe layers for installing pipes
III. Pipe cutting equipment
LABOUR
I. Plumbers for pipe installation
ELECTRICAL WORKS
PROCESS
I. Installing Conduits for electrical cables.
II. Pulling and connecting electrical cables
III. Testing for continuity
PLANS
I. Electrical wiring diagrams.
II. Conduit layout plans.
EQUIPMENT
I. Conduit benders
II. Cable pullers
III. Multimeters for testing
LABOUR
I. Electricians
II. Electrical technicians
FLOORING WORKS
Ceramic Tiles
PROCESS
PLANS
I. Flooring designs plans specifying tile patterns.
EQUIPMENT
I. Tile cutters for shaping tiles
II. Adhesives for securing tiles
LABOUR
I. Tile setters for precise installation
EXTERNAL WORKS
Painting
PROCESS
I. Clean the surface by removing dirt, dust, and grease.
II. Repair any cracks or holes with spackle or filler.
III. Sand the surface to create a smooth and even base for paint
IV. Apply a primer to improve adhesion and create a uniform surface.
V. Use a brush or angled paintbrush to carefully paint along edges, corners, and trim.
VI. Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying additional coats
EQUIPMENT
I. Ladders and scaffolding
II. Rollers
LABOUR
I. Painter
II. Supervisor