AMBO UNIVERSITY WOLISO CAMPUS

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

AND MANAGEMENT

FINAL INTERNSHIP REPORT

COMPANY NAME: OVID CONSTRUCTION PLC

FINAL INTERNSHIP PRACTICE ON: BUILDING

PREPARED BY; DAWIT NIGUSSU

EMAIL: WWW.dave802393@gmail.com

ID NO: UGR/36717/12

PERIOD OF INTERNSHIP: MAY 11- SEPTEMBER 9

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 DECLARATION
I am student of Ambo University Woliso Campus of, departments of construction

technology and management. I have undertaken the internship program for 4months starting

from May 11 to September 9 , 2023 at OVID construction plc on New Professional Theater

Building (2B+G +11) located Legahar around national theater. The report contains actual events

and fact that i observed and performed during my 4 months internship practice program.

I, hereby declare that this presented report of internship is prepared by us after the
completion of the internship program and we approve it by our signature below.

Mentor: -.
Sign _________________ Date ___________

Student: -Dawit Nigussu

Sign________________ Date______________

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
First, praise and thanks be to Almighty God for blessing me in every endeavor to succeed. Then,
I would like to thank Ambo University Woliso Campus for arranging this internship program as it
greatly helped me in enhancing our knowledge.

Secondly, I would like to thank the hosting company, Ovid Construction plc for accepting my
internship request without any qualification and I would like to give special thanks to Mr. Hunde,
the HR leader, Mr. Kassa Amare, the office engineer. Mr. Mulugeta, the site supervisor, Mr. Tigstu
Assefa, the Construction Manager and all of the staffs from the daily laborer to the semi-skilled
and skilled construction practitioners for their willingness of sharing their knowledge and
experience with us during the internship program.

Finally, I would like to thank my supervisor for his constructive comments and supports.

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 AN EXCUTIVE SUMMARY
It is a clear fact that the knowledge of construction engineering cannot be upgraded without
practical experience in each field of the subject matter. This paper is a written report about the
internship program, which was planned to help intern students grasp practical know-how of
engineering projects, their design, implementation, evaluation and management in general.

The first chapter describes the background of the internship hosting company i.e., OVID
construction plc which includes its brief history, main products or services, their main customer
or end user, its overall organization and work flow.

The second chapter describes the overall internship experience that I have got, which includes
how I was involved to the company, the section we have been working, Departments and rooms
on site, Job description, List of Skilled workers, challenges i have been faced and ways to
overcome these challenges

The Third chapter includes the office work that includes General project information, Drawings,
Contract document, preparation of takeoff sheet, bill of quantity, bar schedule, looking and
understanding Report & Certificate.

The Fourth chapter includes the site work that we have seen in the internship program Like
Building material, Construction equipment, and Construction Structural Element in detail.
The fifth chapter includes about overall benefit that we gained from this internship program it
may include in terms of practical skill, theoretical knowledge, interpersonal knowledge, improving
team playing skill, leadership skill, understanding work ethics and related issues.

The sixth and the final chapter describe conclusion and recommendation.

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 Table Contents
DECLARATION .....................................................................................................……………1
ACKNOWLEDGMENT...............................................................................................................2
AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................3
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background of internship hosting company.............................................................................8
1.2 Mission, Vision & Values of Ovid construction plc..................................................................10
1.3 Main product and service of the company ..............................................................................11
1.4 List of Project.......... ............................................ ....................................................................12
1.5 Organizational Chart & Work Flow......... ...............................................................................13
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Over all internship experience............................................ ....................................................14
2.1 Adapting the site....................................................... ..............................................................14
2.2 Greeting with national theatre............................................ ......................................................14
2.3Job description of construction workers....................................................................................16
2.4 Section I have been worked & piece of work............................................................................19
2.5Challenges and measures...........................................................................................................20
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Office work............................................ .................................................................................21
3.1 General project information............................................ ........................................................21
3.2 General background............................................ ....................................................................21
3.3Drawings............................................ ............................................ .........................................23
3.3.1 Assembly drawing............................................ ...............................................................23
3.3.2 Working drawing............................................ .................................................................28
3.4 Contract document............................................ .....................................................................30
3.5Report & Certeficate............................................ ...................................................................31
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0Site Work............................................ ............................................ .......................................34
4.1 Building Materials............................................ .....................................................................34
4.2 Construction Equipment............................................ ............................................................36

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4.3Construction Structural Element ............................................ ..........................................37
4.3.1 Foundation ................................................................................................................37
4.3.2 Column ............................................ .........................................................................37
4.3.3Shear Wall............................................ ......................................................................41
4.3.4 Beam............................................ ..............................................................................41
4.3.5 Slab............................................ ................................................................................43
4.3.6 Stair............................................ ...............................................................................45
4.4 Demolishing Work............................................ .................................................................47
4.5 Steel Reinforcement Production ............................................ ............................................47
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Over all Benefits of Internship ............................................ …............................................48
5.1 Objective of Internship……………………………………………………………………..48
5.2 Over all Benefits I gained From This Internship...................................................................49
CHAPTER SIX
6.0 Conclusion And Recommendation............................................ ............................................53
6.1Conclusion............................................ ..................................................................................53
6.2 Recommendation............................................ .......................................................................53
Reference ............................................ ..................................................................................54
Appendix............................................ .....................................................................................54

List of Figures
Figure/1 work flow ……………………………………………………………………..13
Figure /2Drawing Template…………………………………………………………….24

Figure/31st basement floor plan…………………..…….….………………………… 25

Figure/4Fourth floor plan……………………………………………………………….25
Figure/ 5East side elevation …………………………………………………………….25

Figure /6South side elivation…………………………………………………………….25

Figure /7Section A-A……………………………………………………………………..26

Figure /8Section B-B…………………………………………………………………….26

Figure /9 Electrical Drawing…………………………………………………………….26

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Figure /10Mechanical Drawing…………………………………………………………..26
Figure /11Sanitory Drawing……………………………………………………………….27

Figure /12Fire fighting drawing……………………………………………………………27

Figure /13Sanitory Drawing Samples………………………………………………………27

Figure /14Rebar ,Beam & Staffa Drawing…………………………………………………28

Figure/15first floor beam layout…………………………… …………………..…………..28
Figure /16Elivator Detail Drawing……………………………………… …………………29

Figure /17Elivator Drawing…………………………………………………………………29

Figure /18I beam ……………………………………… ………………………………….34

Figure /19Play Wood………………………………………………………………………34.

Figure /20H Frame……………………………………… ………………………………….34

Figure /21Clamp…………………………………………………………………………….34
Figure /22Jack……………………………………… ………………………………………35

Figure /23Condit…………………………………………………………………………….35
Figure /24Mold oil & Black wire……………………………………………………………35

Figure /25Tumbi……………………………………………………………………………..35

Figure /26Connector(2CHS)……………………… ………………………………………...35

Figure /27Vibrators……………………………………… ……………………………….…36

Figure /28Towercrane………………………………………………………………………….36.
Figure /29Bar Bender……………………………………… ………………………………...36

Figure /30Bar cutter…………………………………………………………………………..36

Figure /31Isolated Footing……………………………………… ……………………………37

Figure /32Combined Footing………………………………………………………………….37

Figure/ 33Column Reinforcment……………………………………… ……………………..37

Figure /34Column formwork…………………………………………………………………..38

Figure/ 35Placing a concrete……………………………………… …………………………..40

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Figure /36Vibrating Concrete…………………………………………………………………40.
Figure /37Concrete Work For Column……………………………………… ……………….40

Figure /38Shear wall…………………………………………………………………………..41

Figure /39Beam Form Work……………………………………… ………………………….42

Figure /40Beam Reinforcement………………………………………………………………..42

Figure /41Slab Rebar Condit Installation……………………………………… ……………..45

Figure /42Form work Slab……………………………………………………………………45.

Figure /43Adjusting Slab Form work…………………………………………………………45

Figure / 44Slab Reinforcement……………………………………………………………..…45

Figure /45Stair Formwork……………………………………………………………………..46.

Figure /46Spacer………………………………………………………………………………47

List of Tables

Table1.1 ……………………… List of Projects implemented by Ovid group

Table1.2………………………. List of workers and their position

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 Chapter 1
1.1 BACK GROUND OF INTERNSHIP COMPANY
OVID is a corporate holding comprising of six member companies, namely OVID
Construction, OVID Trading House, OVID Manufacturing, OVID IT, OVID Venture, OVID
Real estate and Ovid Integrated Health.
OVID Construction Plc, established in 2013, is a Design and Build (DB) company with G -
1 building construction license. It is legally registered and operates in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and
Kenya having over 7,000 permanent and temporary employees including highly experienced staff
from different areas of specialization. The founder has brought in vast industrial experience and
knowledge and values a cost-effective yet efficient approach to construction.
Ovid Real Estate is a sister company of Ovid Construction, which has extensive experience in
the construction industry and is part of Ovid Group. Ovid Real estate promotes a modern lifestyle
and offers housing ranging from affordable to luxury housing. Ovid Real Estate uses modern
Construction technologies that reduce construction time by more than half and produce quality
buildings. The company implements innovative solutions in the engineering, design and strategy
sectors with the potential to create esthetically marvelous space.
OVID Trading House, which was previously established as Ovid import, was formally
established in July 2018 in accordance with Ethiopian Commercial Code. It is one of the business
lines of OVID Corporate Group which is mainly focused on Exporting Agricultural products,
Importing and Trading various range of products including construction
Finishing materials, raw materials, office and household furniture.
Ovid Venture Capital is a company that provides investments for a portfolio company with
the purpose of providing a significant rate of return to both the company and the business. The
investment period often takes from five to ten years. The industry is known to focus on developing
a business portfolio based on a high-risk high-return concept. It is a unique source of financing for
startup businesses as it provides not only financial support but also non-financial support including
strategic counseling, business development, and executive recruitment.

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OVID Manufacturing PLC is a private limited company under OVID Corporate Group
established for the objective of mainly synchronizing the manufacturing industry of construction
materials to 8 the construction industry in the country. It is also our goal diligently working on
introducing, implementing and popularizing technological construction methods and alternative
construction materials that are identified to enhance efficiency of cost, time and quality of the
construction products and to help meet also the people’s need as the result.
Our businesses are mainly focused on the delivery, solution and services of various construction
materials in the value chain of the construction industry linked to the backward integration. Our
company has been known by introducing, implementing and popularizing, Ready Mix Concrete,
Brick Stone Blocks, Magnesium Bboard, Cement Cellular Board, Light Gauge Steel frame works
and others. In addition, our recent introduction of work methodology is known as Kumkang Kind
Aluminum Formwork and an advanced construction material associated with this new formwork
technology is known as Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC).
The following are our recent products and working areas.
- Cement Factory Project
- Production and supply of raw materials (various types aggregates, manufactured sand and silica
sand)
-Production and supply of high-class ready-mix concrete – conventional and exceptional concrete
mixes including self-compacting concrete.
- Introduction and Implementation of new kind of Formwork technology (Kumkang Kind Korean
Technology)
OVID IT is a company that has dedicated itself to introducing our beloved country with
the bleeding edge technologies that are around the world currently. OVID IT believes
that the road to our futuristic lifestyle lies with us. Our company wants to sit down
and tackle the roadblocks that are stopping us from making this dream a reality. OVID
IT specializes in hardware and software solutions that will make the lives of its users
much easier. The company is a group of young people with immense passion of making
their mark on this climate. The company differentiates itself through its nonstop idea
generation. As of this writing, the company has completed its studies and is ready to
implement these ideas.
OVID is ISO 90001:2015 certified and the quality management system (QMS) is one of the

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competencies of the company. The company which is in the process of upgrading itself to the level
of OVID Corporate Group incorporating, OVID IT Solution, Integrated Health Group (IHG), Ovid
Real Estate and Ovid Import and Trading.
A history of excellence of OVID construction plc
• 2001 GC Journey to Transforming Ethiopian Construction method begun
• 2001 GC -2008 GC International and regional collaborations for transformative
construction industry development in Ethiopia
• 2008 GC -2013 GC After compilation of extensive research and findings, OVID Construction
was formed
• 2013 GC and 2011 GC Effective integration of new alternative technologies in Ethiopia
• 2011 GC -2012 GC First multi-million $ contract secured
• 2012 GC -2015 GC OVID Construction escalated to OVID Group
• 2015 GC- 2017 GC Collaboration on large scale government projects as trusted private partners
around different regions of Ethiopia
• 2017 GC -2020 GC Regional and International presence in Djibouti, Ghana, India, and South
Korea
• 2020 GC- 2021 GC New city building with the Prime Minister Office of Ethiopia

1.2Mission, Vision, And Values Of OVID Construction Plc

Mission To focus on the basic needs of people and to meet these needs at the right price &
quality, To empower employees through professional development and inspire them with clear
opportunities to share in the growth of the company,

To create wealth that will enhance the lives of our employees and in part will be given back to
the communities we serve by supporting worthwhile programs and services.

vision To research, develop, and implement affordable solutions to help meet the basic needs
of people in developing countries.

Core value Dependability: on-time delivery, trustworthily & reliable Innovative: Using new
technologies, original and creative thinking, solution-oriented

• Excellence: Outstanding quality and distinct

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• Environmental, Health, and Safety: using eco-friendly and safe construction methods,

minimum wastage

• Passion: motivated, self-driven and enthusiastic.

1.3Main product and service of the company

OVID Construction established in 2013, is a Design and Build (DB) company with G -1 building
construction license. It is legally registered and operates in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya having
over 7,000 permanent and temporary employees including highly experienced staff from
different areas of specialization. The founder has brought in vast industrial experience and
knowledge and values a cost-effective yet efficient approach to construction.

Lists of services are ;

K-span Construction Technology :The K-span building system is a high quality building
technology with the capacity to transform the construction sector. Ovid introduced this
technology in Ethiopia.

Kumkang Aluminum Formwork Technology: kumkang technique is a revolutionary

aluminum formwork technique which is forming its base in construction field. It's suitable for
both residential & commercial construction.

Light Gauge steel Light: Gauging steel is a framing technology that uses a cold-rolled steel
product, commonly available in the shape of flat sheets, angles or channels.

Quarry Production: our company has leased an abundant source of quarry in Oromia
Regional State at Alelitu about 46 KM from Addis Ababa along the main road to Debrebirhan.
The area is known to have a high potential of aphanitic basalts that are suitable for aggregate
production. The source is also estimated to have the potential to produce more than 700,000
m3 aggregate.

Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC)OVID has widely introduced and commercialized the use of
Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa just by reaching the door to door of almost
all construction projects and the companies in Addis Ababa to demonstrate and transfer the
knowledge even though the resistance for acceptance was intolerable. However, with
substantial effort, this has brought a drastic and significant role in changing the old trend of
concrete works that have long exercised with many contractors and customers.

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 Magnesium\Panel Board:OVID by studying the numerous benefits of the magnesium
board technology such as its water, fire termite and mole proof nature, contractor and
environment friendliness and cost-effectiveness brought the construction technology and
effectively implemented it in numerous projects.

1.4 List of Project

Project locatio Client Consulta Contractor Amount Date

n nt
Natioal Addis Ministry of Urban 2,727,110,612.4 S t Feb2022
theatre Ababa Dev &
National infrastructure
5
(2B+G+11)
theatre Federal Gov t
Building F t Aug2025
Construction
Project Office of
FDRE

Riche AA A A city Mayor s Ovid

office(affordable Construction
G+9 Riche
housing PLC
Apartment

Kazanchis AA Ovid real estate Ovid real

Kazanchis estate

mojo Soil mojo Ethiopian shipping ECDSWC, Ovid real 85,219,331.68

Fertilizer and logistic building and estate
Ware services Enterprise urban design
House and
supervision
works

grain store Amhara l ECDSWS l 1,052,858,096 l

building regional
state

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 finote
selam

Hosanna south l ECDSWS Ovid real 907,724,440.05

Grain store Nations estate
building Nationali
ties
Regional
state

design and Gerji Federal Housing Federal l 2,666,439,750.00

Build of 6 Corporation Housing
sky villas Corporation
with 60
Units and 10
Apartment
building

Table 1.1 List of project

1.5 Organizational chart and work flow.

The organization of the company fulfilled Grade 1 contractor The management team pro-actively gathers
feedback, identifies changes in business environment, reviews work process and communicate key
learning points and company policy to all regular meeting.

figure 1Work flow

Construction Engineer Orders Site engineer orders General Forman

orders Forman orders Gang chief orders Daily labor

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CHAPTER 2 OVERALL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
2.1 Adapting the site
Understanding the safety condition and rules of the site from the safety department and know

what I can take from the safety room always before entering the site (personal protective

equipment) like Helmet and Vet.

Understanding the general condition of the site including the entrance and exit, the temporary

stairs and supports that enable us to move around safely during my work as well as seeing

that in which stage the overall site exists.

Talking to every workers in the site from the general labor to semi-skilled, skilled and

specialties in higher position, to understand what kind of special and specific knowledge i can

receive from them. These are the Surveyors, Site officers, Safety departments, the Architects,

HR-departments and so on.

2.2 Greeting with national theatre

2.2.1 Department and rooms
From Mr. Hunde (H R manager) Description he told me that in Ovid National Theatre there are
mainly two types of departments which are Engineering Department (Office, BIM, Consultant,
Survey) and Supportive Department (Safety, HR, Store head, Finance Head)

Room1= Safety room Room5= PM Room9=HR Room

Room2 =First Aid room Room6= Finance Head Room10=Time Keeper Room

Room3 =Consultant Room Room7=Store Head Room11=Café Room

Room4 =Office Room Room8=Store Room12=BIM

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 2.2.2list of skilled workers

1 Ashenafi Ayalew P. Manager

Construction
2 Esitefanos Yimer Manager
Construction
3 Tigistu Assefa Manager 2

4 Yiheyise Shewaye General Forman

5 Tsehaye H/Silasie Forman

6 Kurubel Kassu Site Forman

7 Tadesse Teshome Carpenter Forman

8 Yonatan Melese Chife Serveyor

9 Mokonin Wondafrash Material Technician

10 Kassa Amare Office Eng. Head

11 Maria Tesfaye S.Office Eng.

12 Eshetu Nigatu Office Eng.

13 Selamawit Kiros Office Eng.

14 Kidist Dagne J. Office Eng

15 Tarik Yemane S.Office Eng.

16 Jemal Sheferaw Safety Engineer

17 Genalie Awel Safety Officer

18 Dagasa Bayisa Nurse
19 Siyum Arage G/Service

20 Sintayehu Shiferaw HR

21 Dagne Zewdie P. Finance Head

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 22 Woynishet Desalegn Casher Acct.

23 Jemal Yimer Purchaser

24 Ayalneh Damite Store Head

25 Tilaye Getahun J.StoreKeeper

26 Semere Gizaw Store Keeper

27 Melaku Tigabu Store Keeper

28 Tewodros Asfaw Mechanics

29 Samon Fiseha Electrician

30 Adimase Niguse Electrician

Tower Crain
31 Amanuel Hawaz Operator
Table 1.2 List of workers and their position

2.3 JOB DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Project manager (PM)
In our site the project manager controls the overall activities of the site. He has a duty to deliver
different types of material that is needed on the site with the coordination of the office engineer,
site engineer and the headquarter. In addition, he has the responsibility in the overall of the
project and has a connection to the client at the time of their visit to the site.

Generally
Release budget for the project on different stages of the construction.
Corrects and approves any design problem
Manages the whole site work execution.
Makes payment to sub contract workers.
Approves material request and Executes sub-contracting agreements etc.

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Project construction manager (PCM)
the project construction manager controls the overall activities of the site. He organize and
order the site engineer and the office engineer on the accomplishment of the task In addition
he has the responsibility in the overall of the project and has a connection to the client at the
time of their visit to the site. He accept and correct complains and corrections from the
consultant side (supervisor).

Site supervisor
In our site the site supervisor works on the side of the consultant which is responsible to he
client. The main role of the supervisor in general is to follow up the execution of a project with
the design, specification and appropriate legal and social practice. The inspector must have a
keen eye, be observant and able to see critically to do this a thorough knowledge of the
procedure for executing the particular work he is inspecting is necessary. He approves of
activities was done before they extend to the next activities and give any suggestion or
recommendation about the site on the site

➢ Site engineer (S.E)

Site engineer has a responsibility to check the work is implemented based on the design and
specification. Communicate with the project manager and the office engineer if the design is
need modification or if there is anything unclear is occur. He works with the foreman and
others for the proper accomplishment the work on time and he should visit the site daily to be
sure the work is flowing properly.

• Prepare daily activity schedule

• Identify material requirement
➢ Office engineer (OFFICE HEAD)
Office engineer is responsible for the office work that included making of as built take of sheet,
BoQ, controlling that the work is done as per the master schedule which deliver from the head
office.

Some responsibility of the office engineer are;-

1. Preparing material list and ensure deployment

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2. Keeping documents like drawing, site book

3.Data analysis and report preparation

4.Prepare progress report and materials schedules
5.preparing payment certificate
6.Documentation
7.Keeping contract documents and drawing
8.Prepares daily laborers output report.
9.Schedules weekly or monthly work implementation.

➢ Foreman
The foreman is the person who has a many years’ experience on the construction industry. He
controls and guide mainly the technical activities on the site. Due to their experience, they
know each activity and how to handle the site and coordination of the labor.

Check the alignment and section of structural members and their formwork.
Check the diameter and c/c of bars
Check Mix ratio and Assigns and controls the gang leaders and carpenters.

➢ Data collector OR TR
Data collector is responsible for the collecting of day-to-day data or activities done on the site.

➢ Kabo
Is the person responsible to motivate and order the day labor to do the work

Controls a group of daily laborers in a specific activity.

Assigns the laborers to different activities as the general for man ordered him/her.

Reports any difficulties to General For man etc.

➢Safety engineer

A safety engineer’s overarching responsibility is to maintain a worksite’s safety. They

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ensure individuals in a workplace remain safe from potential injury and other health
hazards through prevention, harm reduction, and eliminating any health threats

➢Daily laborers: -Are unskilled man workers who work as on specific activity.

➢ Guards: - Keep the site and follow the activity of the site if there is odd react.

2.3.4 Section i have been worked piece of work

During my Four months of My internship program, mainly I have been attending on the site
work which includes checking of the rebar for different structure like beam and slab by using site
drawings, understanding overall project which includes knowing the organizational structure of
the company and there responsibilities specific to the site although we tried to observe and work
in the office it includes preparations of as built take of sheet and bar schedule , payment and
monthly reports but due to the space limited it’s difficult to stay in the office.

As we know we are students and we haven’t executed much work on the site this is because of ,

lack of knowledge or experience and the manager on the site are not much willing to give as a

specific work.in our internship program ,but we executed the following activities

• Practicing of takeoff sheet and bar schedule.

• Rebar checkup for beam, column, Shear Wall, Slab, Elevator &Stair

• Observing on understanding of different types of working and Assembly Drawing.

• Observing and understanding the practical work in concrete pouring, formwork and

reinforcement and demolish work

• Observing and understanding Contract document, Specification and Master Schedule.

• Observing and discussing about different Construction material and Construction Equipment
used on the site

• observing and watching how tower crane operates and it s basic manuals.

• observing ,asking and documenting different supportive Departments in my project.

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 2.5 Challenges I have been faced and
measures taken to overcome those
challenges
In My internship program I faced some problems that retard me to achieve My goal but i try to
overcome it one by one

➢ The weather conditions

It was very difficult to adapt the hot sun light and the rain during the start of my intern

program.as a solution i start to take the helmet, but after around two weeks i adapt to the
weather and have no more effect on me.

➢ No task was given

In the first two to three weeks, i try to understand the site what will be built then the work is
almost the same.I have no continuous task that is given for us but I try to ask to give usdrawings
,so after a month they gave as some work and I did it with my partners from EAIBC collages.

➢ Unfamiliar to local terminologies

Terms used on the site is new for me, I didn’t hear most of them before and it’s difficult to be
familiar and understand the words but after some try and error, I write down all the new words i
hear on the site and we could to remember it.

➢ Socialization
On my first week I was challenged to adapt with worker of the site but in few days, i make good
relationship with both the skilled and unskilled workers.

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 Chapter 3 Office work
i have been tried to see and work some of the office work in my internship program. But due to
the space limitation we did most of the office work in my home (dorm). some of the activities or
the works that I have been executed and understood are listed below

3.1 General Project information

Our project (site) profile…… 2B+G+11 New Professional Theater Building

Location……………………. Addis Ababa Mexico national theatre

Client…………………........ The Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure, Federal

Government

Contractor……………………OVID construction plc

Consultant…………………… Addis mebratu Architects & engineers

Total plot……………………. Area 6200m2

Total contract amount……… 2,727,110,612.45 Br

Contract type………………. unit rate contract.

3.2 GENERAL BACKGROUND ABOUT 2B+G+11 New Professional

Theater Building

My internship a construction site in A.A at Biherawi (National Theatre). This construction is the
new building of National Theater. The construction site is now at the 1st floor level. It is a
modern building in our country and East Africa.

“A new 1.5 billion Br headquarters is set to replace the current National Theater, formerly known
as Haile Selassie I Theatre.

• Expected to take five years to complete, the construction was started under the supervision of
Addis Mebratu Consulting Architects & Engineers, a 21-year-old firm that previously consulted
and supervised the construction of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia's Megenagna branch.

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• Afro-Tsion won the bid to construct the new building six months ago and signed the contract
two months ago. The city's Integrated Infrastructure & Construction Permit & Control Authority
issued a building permit for the building on March 6, 2019.

The construction of the building will create jobs for 650 people, according to Tesfaye Misganaw,
general manager of Afro-Tsion Construction.

• "The current cinema will be preserved as a heritage building," said Befekadu Kefelegn, director
of public and international relations at the National Theater, which was established in 1956 and
currently employs 315 people.

• The new building will have a flexible stage that can stretch up to eight additional meters. Upon
completion, the building will have a state-of-the-art cinema that can accommodate up to 1,500
people and a museum.

• The project concept was developed six years ago and was inaugurated by laying a foundation
at a ceremony. But the project was delayed due to boundary issues and a failed bidding process,
according to Befekadu.

• "These led the project cost to rise from 530 million Br to 1.5 billion Br," Befekadu said. Due to
construction activity at the current premises, some of the offices have moved to a rented
building in front of Yobek Building around Senga Tera three weeks ago. The theatre, music and
production departments stayed at the current premises, while other offices of the ICT
department, the director, deputy director and human resource departments moved to the new
building.” Published on Apr 06,2019{VOL19 NO988). Recently, we see written news which says,
“1.5-billion-birr loss caused the new construction of the national park. It is said that the
construction of the new professional building of the Ethiopian National Theater, which started in
2011 with the aim of completing it in three years, caused a loss of more than 1.5 billion birr to
the government.

• It was stated that a contract was entered into with Afro-Tsyon Construction Company to
complete the construction of the building within three years with a budget of more than 1.4
billion birr.

• Due to the weak performance of the contractor company, at least 22% of the work should
have been done within one year and six months, but it was only able to work at 6%, causing a
significant delay in the construction; it has been announced that the contract will be terminated
It is explained that currently, Ovid Group, a Grade One contractor which has been active since
2013, has entered into a direct contract with an indigenous organization and is working to
complete the construction of the building in the next three years at a cost of 2.9 billion birr.

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• The Ethiopian National Television reported that a new professional building of 6 thousand 200
square meters is being built with a height of 2B+G+11.”

• The expansion project includes building a stage facility, which is estimated to cost 400 million
birr and an 11-story building, among other facilities, including a Cinema with modern sound
systems and podiums.

3.3Drawing
3.3.1 Assembly (construction)Drawing

Are set of drawings used to show the relation between different parts of the project. In
construction, they will show all axes of columns, overall dimensions and dimensions required to
relate/assemble parts together or in location like distance between walls, components and
openings. They are produced by consultants(which in this case is afro tsion)

Preliminary are used for tenders to show main dimensions and specs required without going into
details between parts. Detailed assembly are used for assembly during the installation or
assembly process.

Construction drawings have all necessary views and sections to show everything in place and
how they are related. They include mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, plumbing,
construction and steel structure drawings.

3.3.1.1Archtectural Drawing
Floor Plan
Floor Height Area
2nd basement floor -7.04m 6198M²
1st basement floor -3.52m 6198M²
Ground floor 0.00m 6198M²

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 Mezzanine floor +4.00m 3962 M²
First floor +8.00m 3770 M²
Second floor +12.00m 3810 M²
Third floor +16.00m 5960 M²
Fourth floor +21.60m 3820 M²
Fifth floor +27.20m 3880 M²
Sixth floor +30.80m 5430 M²
Seventh floor +33.92m 1670 M²
Eighth floor +37.12m 596 M²
Tenth floor +40.32m 596 M²
Eleventh floor +43.52m 596 M²

Figure 2 /Drawing Template

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 Figure 3 /1st Basement Floor plan Figure 4/Fourth Floor plan

Elevation drawings

Figure5/ East side elevation Figure 6/ South side elivation

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Sectional View Drawings

Figure 7/ Section A -A Figure 8/ Section B-B

Figure 9/ Electrical Drawing cover Figure 10/ Mechanical drawing cover

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Figure 11/ Sanitary Drawing Cover Figure /12 Fire Fighting Drawing Cover

Figure 13 Sainitary Drawing Sample

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 3.2.2 Working Drawing
They are the very detailed drawings of components and assemblies referred to in the
construction drawings. They are produced by contractors or manufacturers. They are mainly
fabricated and assembled parts. Those drawings are very detailed in dimensions with finishing,
tolerances, and referral to other detailed drawings (if needed). All specs of materials and
standards to be followed have to be indicated in the notes and tables.

Figure 14/ Rebar Beam and Staffa Drawing Figure 15/ 1st Floor Beam Lay out

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 Figure16 / Elevator Detail Drawing

Figure 17/ elevator Drawing

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 3.4 Contract document
The agreement is between Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure, Federal
Government Building Construction Project Office and Ovid Construction Plc for construction of
new professional theater building (2B+G+11).The constructer is Ovid Construction Plc , the
consultant is Addis Mebratu Consulting Architects and Engineers and the owner of the project is
The Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure, Federal Government Building
Construction Project Office of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The governing law is
FDRE.
The contract type for this project is Admeasurement. “Admeasurement Contract” means a Contract
under which the Works are executed on the basis of agreed rates and prices in a Bill of Quantities
and payment is made for the quantity of
work actually executed.
The delivery method of the project is DBB
(Design bid Build). The 1st Afro-Tsion
Construction Plc constructed the
basement of the project. When it fails to
do the project effectively the OVID
construction group interred to construct
the project.

Figure/18ContractDocument

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 Chapter 4 Site Work
4.1 Building materials
Here are some of the materials I have seen on construction site.

Figure/18 I beam Figure/19 Play Wood

figure H Frame
Figure/20 H Frame Figure/21 clamp

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Figure/22Jack Figure/23 Condit

Figure/24Mold oil& black wire Figure/25 Tumbi Figure/26 Connector(2CHS)

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4.2Construction Equipment.

Figure/27 Vibrator Figure/28 Tower crane

Figure/29 Bar bender Figure/30 Bar cutter

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4.3 Construction of structural element.
4.3.1 Foundation.
Our building is used two types of foundation (isolated and combined footing because of the building
foundations are close to each other.

Figure/31Isolated Footing Figure/32Combined Footing

4.3.2 Column.
A column is a vertical structure member to transfer the compressive load. The columns of the
bottom floor must be large enough to bear the accumulative weight of each floor above it.

3.3.1 Column reinforcement

By using of the structural drawing, the bar bender cut the bar
on the require length. Then the vertical bar is overlapped with
an extending bar coming from the column of the lower floor
(starter bar) and its height is “40d” they are tied together with
upper bar by using of wire.

Figure/33Column Reinforcment

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 Formwork is the mold which is used in construction for giving desire structural shape by
pouring concrete in the mold. In simple word, formwork is a mold to cast concrete member in
different shapes and sizes. There are many different types of formwork available i.e. 1. Timber
formwork 2. Plywood formwork 3. Steel formwork Figure 7/Column formwork 4. Aluminum
formwork Figure 8/Column formwork 2 20 From the above types of formwork in our site they
used mainly plywood formwork. Plywood for the concrete formwork is boiling waterproof grade
plywood, its preservative treated and especially suited for use in shuttering and formwork.
Plywood formwork is very economic as its can be put to reaped use, depending upon the care
taken on the erection and dismantling. The main advantage of using plywood is, it is durable
under alternate wetting and drying condition, plywood has a hard surface and it possess
adequate strength to withstand a load concrete and the forces caused by pouring of concrete
and vibration Advantage of plywood formwork 1. Plywood can be cut in the required size 2.
Plywood is strong, durable and light in weight 3. Plywood provides smooth finish concrete
surface 4. Plywood makes formwork quicker and easier

Figure/34Column Formwork

Before constructing of column formwork the layout column is done the layout is used to align
and protect the formwork, to do the layout the following process is taken

1. The surveyor give the reference point on the edge of one column

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 2. The carpenter place and hit two short wood(“Abay”) around the opposite side of column The
foreman and carpenter man by using rope (“ligna”) they identify the center and the end point of
each column

3. Another carpenter man hit the “crachery’’ around the three sides of the column then they
insert the plywood formwork in the required size.

4. Start to construct the support of the formwork by hitting the “kerebat’’ on it from the lower
to the upper column on some space difference. 6. Finally to create more strength we protect by
hitting to “ stanga” (inclined wood) to the column. Checkup of column formwork

❖ For the vertical alignment by using “tumbi” (plumb bob) could check the vertical alignment
of the column

❖ For the horizontal alignment measure the horizontal distance between two column center to
center and internal edge of the two columns

Column concrete work

Concrete is a material that forms by the proportioned and well monitored mixing of aggregate,
cement and water. Concrete is known for its high compressive strength. After the mix has been
cast, it will take 29 days to attain its maximum compressive strength. Concrete is made by
mixing: Cement, water, course and fine aggregates and admixtures (if required). the aim is to
mix these materials in measured amounts to make the concrete easy to: Transport, place,
compact, finish and harden, to give a strong and durable product.

In our site the concrete they used is transported concrete which is ready mix. When they order
the concrete they do some calculate on For example let say they want to pour 3 column

Type of column C1 C2 C3

Length 0.9 0.9 3.4

Width 0.6 0.6 3.4

Height 1.2 1.2 2.2

Volume 2.75 m3 2.45 m3 3.6 m3 toltal = 8.36 m3 so we order acar 9 m3

Total v(m3 ) 8.36m3 We got a total of 8.36m 3 but there is no a car which hold 8.36m3 they
order 9m3 . .

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Placing of concrete
Concrete should be place and compacted before setting commences. Methods of placing should
be in such a way as to prevent segregation it should be not dropped from a height more than
about 1m. Compaction of concrete is the process which expels entrapped air from freshly
placed concrete and packs the aggregate particles together so as to increase the density of
concrete generally proper compaction. Increases significantly the ultimate strength of concrete
and enhances the bond with reinforcement Decreases the permeability and helps to minimize
its shrinkage-and creep characteristics Also ensures that the formwork is completely filled i.e.
that is used to avoid the honeycomb 22 Methods of compaction in our site they use immersion
vibrator; the vibrator should be lowered vertically into the concrete at regularly spaced intervals
and allowed to descend by gravity. After finished of rebar working and check up by the
supervisor the next step is placing of concrete in our site there are 3 ways of placing these by
man power, truck mixer and chutes.

Figure/35 Placing A concrete Figure/36Vibrating a concrete

Curing of concretes

Curing is the process which controls the loss of

moisture from concrete either after it has been placed
in position or during on the manufacture of concrete
products, thereby providing time for the hydration of
the cement to occur. Curing must be undertaken for a
reasonable period of time if the concrete is achieved
its potential strength and durability. Curing by
sprinkling of water shall continue at least up to 28
days but in our site it lasts for 7 days. Figure/37column concrete work

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4.3.3 Shear Wall.
Shear wall;- is another structure mostly used in construction of lift shaft and its load bearing
structure that transfer the shaft load directly into the foundation and made up of the collection
column that bind together in order to increase its strength.

Figure/38 Shear Wall

4.3.4 Beam
A beam is a structural element that primarily resists loads applied laterally to the beam axis. Its
mode of deflection is primarily by bending. The loads applied to the beam results in reaction
forces at the beams support points. The total effect of all these forces acting on the beam is to
produce shear forces and bending moments within the beams ,that in turn induce internal
stresses

3.4.1 Beam formwork

The construction of beam formwork that some steps that we do these are;-

1. By using of level assign the height of the lower level of the beam
2. Start to construct the scaffolding (“kristie”) of the beam then place the horizontal RHS
on the “kristie” ,finally place the “ dimdmat” on the RHS perpendicularly Formwork
3. . Place the bottom plywood “ fondo” on the “ dimdamit”
4. Finally place the two side plywood “sponda” on the two side of the beam.
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 Beam Reinforcement
After the formwork is finished, The bar bender cut the beam bar based on the structural
drawing then start to place bar on the required place .the bottom bar of the beam overlaps
at the support of the beam which is on the column because on the support the tension is
occur on the top of the neutral axis and the top bar of the beam is overlapped on the center
of the beam because at the mid span or the center of the beam the tension is occur below
the neutral axis. The spacers are left in place for the pour to keep the reinforcing in place,
and become the permanent of the structure in our site they used spacer for column, slab,
beam retaining wall and shear wall. In our site they use 2cm thick spacer. A spacer is a
device that secures the rebar in the reinforced concrete structure, as the rebar is assembled
in place prior Figure 14/Beam reinforcement to the final concrete pour.

Beam Concrete fill

The concrete fill of the beam is done together with slab. They use C-30 grade of concrete. I
explained them briefly on the next with slab.

Figure/39Beam Form work Figure/40 Beam Reinforcement

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 4.3.5 Slab.
A slab is a structural element, made of concrete that is used to create flat horizontal surface
such as floors, roof decks and ceiling. A slab is generally several inches thick and supported by
beams, columns, walls, or the ground. Concrete slabs can be prefabricated offsite and lowered
into place or may be poured in-situ using formwork. If reinforcement is required, slabs can be
pre-stressed or the concrete can be poured over rebar positioned within the formwork.

The procedure the use while construct slab is

❖ Step1 construct frame (diagonal and h frame)

❖ Step2 construct I beam by pattern for support and constructed square in 4 side and
construct what they call or site name fondo to support beam

❖ Step 3 plywood

❖ Step 4 beam reinforcement

❖ Step 5 slab reinforcement

❖ Step 6 concrete cast

Slab formwork
The formwork construction of slab is almost similar to the construction of beam formwork. . the
formwork should be properly oiled so that the concrete does not stick to the surface of the
wooden board. Slab formwork is proceeding after the construction of beam formwork. Some of
the steps of slab formwork are;-

1. By using of leveling assign the lowest level of the slab

2. The start to construct the scaffolding (probs) then place the “modini” on the scaffolding
properly

3. Place the plywood on the ‘ modini”

4. Finally check the horizontal level by using rope or “ligna”

❖ For the horizontal structure the formwork is rested up to 21 to 28 days and For the vertical
structure the formwork is rested up to 16 to 24 hours

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 Slab reinforcement
The bottom horizontal reinforcement are placed based on the drawing in both direction and
tied each other by using wire. In the slab there are two types of bar this are;- Main bar ;-in order
to transfer that bending moment developed at the bottom of the slab, main reinforcement bar
is provided at the shorter span direction. The purpose of the main bar is to transfer the bending
load developed at the bottom of the slab to the beams. Distribution bar;-are used to resist the
shear stress, cracks developed in the longer span we place the distribution bars perpendicularly
on the top of the main bars and we compare to main bar we use less diameter bar because it
only used to resist the cracks developed due to shear stress on the top of the slab. Finally we
placed in the longer direction. Difference between main bar and distribution bar Main
reinforcement bar normally used at the bottom of the slab. Distribution bar on the top of the
main bar Main reinforcement bars are placed in shorter direction and distribution bars placed in
the longer direction Main reinforcement bars used to transfer the bending moment developed
at the bottom of theslab to the beam.

Negative bars; - are provided to resist the negative moments, this moment are occurred at the
end of the slab, and they are provided at the top of the slab, its length are 1/3 of the total
length of the slab. Overlapping bar ;- bar overlap is important for reinforced concrete structure
to allow the transfer of both tensile and compressive load from one reinforcement bar to
another by means of shear or skin friction.

After finishing of placing of all bar on the slab negative bar, main and distribution bar the next
step is placing of “kebeleto” between the negative bar and the main bar is used to avoid the
binding of the two bars and to give strength to the slab while walking, then finally placed
electric conduit before casting of concrete

Concrete fills of slab.

For horizontal structure they use C-30 grade of concrete. For the concrete production they use
central mixed plant which is the ingredient is mixed completely in a stationary (batching plant)
and then transported to truck agitator. Finally, they placed the concrete on the required place.
Reason why use central mix are or huge production of concrete, for speed of the construction
and etc.

Before pouring of concrete we check the following things;- Diameter of bar is placed according
to the, Spacing of the bar(mesh), The overlapping of bar to the next slab, The negative bar
placed properly and its length to the adjacent slab, They check the kebeleto is placed properly
and The spacer is properly inserted and the wire conduit is broken or not .

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Figure/41Slab Reinforcement slab Condit installation Figure/42formwork slab (play wood)

Figure/43Adjusting Slab Form work Figure/44Slab Reinforcement

4.3.6 Stair.
A stair is a set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the
building. The room or enclosure of the building, in which the stair is located, is known as
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 accuracy must be used for safe design. Stair must satisfy strict building codes meant to ensure
safety and climbing comfort.

Stair formwork
The first step is implementation of the formwork, like others structure the formwork is
not done once. First they construct the stair soffit and place the starter bar that came
from the slab and finally place the riser formwork. By using of “wuhalik” they place the
tread and riser properly.

Stair reinforcement
Steps on the placement stair reinforcement ▪ First place the starter bar that came from
the slab used to caught the stair firmly to the structure, second place the negative bar on
both, bottom and upper part and Finally place the bar that is bend on the Shape of the
stair.

Stair Concrete fill

The final step is concrete fill for the stair. For the stair the concrete is filling together with
the slab concrete fill. They use C-30 grade of concrete. Things we notice in rebar of ramp
and stair is ✓ Before rebar of stair and ramp is done their formwork is constructed ✓ In
both case give high attention to the upper and lower connection ✓ In 28 ramp it has
negative bar used as for resist tension ✓ In both case they are connected to the slab
beam. Figure 22/stair riser installation

Figure/45 Stair Form Work

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 Spacer A spacer is a device that secures the rebar in the reinforced concrete structure,
as the rebar is assembled in place prior to
the final concrete pour. The spacers are
left in place for the pour to keep the
reinforcing in place, and become the
permanent of the structure in our site
they used spacer for column, slab, beam
retaining wall and shear wall. In our site
they use 2cm thick spacer

Figure/46 spacer

4.4 Demolishing work.

Demolition work in construction refers to the process of tearing down or dismantling existing
structures or buildings. This is typically done to make way for new construction projects or to
remove unsafe or obsolete structures. Demolition work involves the use of heavy machinery,
such as excavators and bulldozers, to break down and remove materials, including concrete,
steel, wood, and debris. It requires careful planning and adherence to safety regulations to
ensure the safe removal of structures and the protection of surrounding areas. And in our site
to remove temporary scaffolding they start from top or from jack to bottom structure.

4.5 Steel Reinforcement production.

Location :- in front of national
theatre Reinforcement – Ø
8mm- Ø32mm Making
rectangular stafa (450 *900 )
Cutting – change the length of
the reinforcement as required
by the structure Equipment -
generator metal cutter And
Metal folder

Figure/47 rebar Production

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 Chapter 5 Over all benefits of Internship
Internship is a program, which is almost the first real opportunity for university students to
apply their theoretical knowledge to the real world. It allows us to gain experience working
in an organization while still studying at university. Internship is an excellent way to branch
out from your university course into the construction industry by helping us expand our list
of contacts, from university-based lecturers and tutors to people who are currently working
in the industry.
. Internships can help you gain valuable work experience, fulfill college requirements and
give you material to add to your resume. They can introduce you to many aspects of full-
time employment while allowing you to explore your interests and form your personal
career goals.

The graduate job market is incredibly competitive so an actual internship experience is

for sure a valuable asset since it will show that we are keen to gain employment in the
construction industry and will also indicate to employers that we have the right skills and
enough experience to take on a permanent paid position

5.1 Objective of internship

An internship is a task-specific exchange of experience between a student and crew of a business
company. In internship, classroom concepts are our backbones and basic tools to interact and
learn in a professional way. The main objectives of internship program are:-

• To expose us to the real/practical face of construction world. While we might have an idea
about our task in our field, we will not know it until actually perform it and experience it
explicitly.
• Internship helps us to apply our theoretical knowledge and to land it on the ground of the
real world, and to develop our professional aptitude, strengthen personal character, and
makes us ready to tackle and pass challenges.
• Internship will help us to improve our general performance and help us develop our
personal and professional skills, which in return makes us competent professionals
throughout our career.
• Internship helps us to develop business contacts with many professionals, these results
providing a greater opportunity for getting job. These people can help us find a job later,
act as references or help us with projects after we are hired somewhere else.

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 5.2 Over all Benefits I gained from this Internship.
5.2.1In terms of improving practical skill.
practical skills are skills performed by hand or with human intervention using equipment,
tools or technology requiring guidance, force or movement. We believe that we have
developed our practical skill by doing different tasks at both site and some office. In this
internship program, we have exposed our self, tried to develop different practical skill,
and asked to learn more. Some of the practical skills that we have got are:
• Some problem solving skills on site work
• Good inspection skills
• Usage of TUMBI for checking alignments
• Some good skills on how Scaffolding and form work are fixed
• Some good skills on how reinforcement bars are arranged
• Casting of concrete for column
• We have developed some skills about bar bending

5.2.2Interms of improving leadership skills.

Leadership is the process or art of inspiring and influencing the activities of
workers/followers through smooth communication process towards the attainment of
common goals. It is all about getting others to follow or do things willingly. Leadership is
a critical management skill, which focuses on motivating a group of people toward a
common goal. Leaders are extremely important in a variety of organizational setting.
Indeed, organizations would be less effective and efficient without leaders and they would
be unable to accomplish goals. For these and similar reasons, leadership has been the center
of attention. In the internship program, we have done some tasks which were related to
leadership and management. We were responsible to supervise some of the activities with
the labor. We had an incredible opportunity to develop our self both personally and
professionally. You can acquire important soft skills like adaptability, critical thinking, and
complex problem solving, which are considered to be the skills of the future.
To be a good leader:
• Should have good communication skills
• Should have Effective conflict resolution skills
• Should be rational

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 • Should be confident with good organization techniques

5.2.3Interms of upgrading Entrepreneurship skill.

Entrepreneurship is an organizational and management approach that enables person to
respond to changes and solve problems in whatever situation (either business or non-
business) they may find themselves. From our intern program we have got a good lesson
that the main reason behind being an engineer is becoming a crucial problem solver and
action taker. In site, we have visualized that there are a lot of individuals who are not
engineers but are more experienced workers, we saw that they can do whatever activity
they are told to do with great quality, the only difference between the engineers and those
experienced individuals is that the engineers are critical thinkers they face different
scenarios and problems on site.

Generally, the internship has the following benefits and goals.

• Learn more about a chosen field and Apply classroom theory to real work situations.
• Become more knowledgeable about general work functions in particular fields.
• Identify and/or test interests, talents, and Enhance and strengthen your resume.
• Investigate organizational cultures and Learn career-related skills.
• Identify transferable skills and Strengthen written and oral skills.
• See if a selected career path is one you truly wish to travel.
• Find out what it's like to work in a business environment.
• Make contacts to gain future employment and Bridge between college and work.

5.2.4Interms of upgrading my theoretical knowledge.

this program helps us to strengthen our theoretical knowledge and gain meaningful
engineering experience to complement academic studies. The courses taken, except
surveying, focused on theory. In the last three years, when we were learned in class, the
theory was unclear to visualize; but now when we see it practically it is clear
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Since the practice depends first on theory, it was easy to work and correlate the activities
and enhance our understanding of constructing a building. Theoretical knowledge is
dependable on principles, logic and calculations. The following are some points that we
improved our theoretical knowledge.

• Relating concrete works with construction materials, building constructions

and structure courses.

• Relating reinforcement works with structure courses.

• Relating design works and visualizing with design courses.

• Apply classroom theoretical part to real work situations.

Enhance and strengthen our resume to know more from about civil
engineering courses

• Stimulate new interest in academic course works

5.2.5 In terms of personal communication skill.

Communication skill is the ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively. It is a fact
that communication skill is one of the soul interpersonal skills that play crucial role for
accomplishing any task. It is almost very difficult even to imagine execution any task without
understanding what this meant to be done or accomplished.
Communicating involves the exchange of information. It is a well-observed fact that the way
information is transmitted can affect the way it is interpreted and understood. So, it is very
important to develop good interpersonal communication skills, in speaking, listening an even in
writing in the process of carrying out duties and responsibilities.

Effective communication is defined as being able to successfully convey information,

knowledge, and ideas in a way that is received, understood, and acted upon as originally
intended. When discussing communication in the construction sector, effective communication
is essential in ensuring the successful and safe operation of an organization and completion of
projects.
Communication takes many forms, including verbal (both face-to-face and distanced, such as
over the phone), non-verbal (conveying and understanding non-verbal cues such as body
language), written, and visual (such as graphs and visual signage). All these forms of

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communication are essential and it is important to understand their importance and know how
to use them effectively.
Communication takes many forms, including verbal (both face-to-face and distanced, such as
over the phone), non-verbal (conveying and understanding non-verbal cues such as body
language), written, and visual (such as graphs and visual signage). All these forms of
communication are essential and it is important to understand their importance and know how
to use them effectively.

5.2.6 In terms of understanding about work ethics issues.

Work ethics are codes of conducts that a person should follow to create a peaceful,
productive and efficient work environment. Internship helps to us to know the values of
the work ethics, so that we try to practice and understand work ethics related issues during
our internship periods. We have been guided and obeyed by the rule and regulation of the
company. Some of the work ethics include;
• Responsibility - it is a task that is assigned for the workers to accomplish them. In
construction since the process is teamwork responsibilities are shared and assigned.
• Punctuality: - means keeping the companies work beginning and ending time and
to complete a given task within the given period.
• Office disciplines: - in work place, you don’t have to disturb the working
atmosphere. For example, abstain from opening loud voice, loud music, songs and
things, which disturb others, workers working mood.
• Reliability: - The worker should be qualified for the part he/she is supposed to
be performing . He/she must have appropriate skill and knowledge for the task
assigned .
• Honesty: - Regarding this value each worker regardless of its status should abstain
from bad behaviors such as cheating , bias , corruption etc..
• Cooperation: - Each worker should interact and cooperate with each other while
working . That is because it is through such system problems could be easily
solved.
Generally, we can say we have gained the potential benefits by taking the Engineering
Internship Program.
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 Chapter 6
Conclusion and Recommendation
6.1 Conclusion
For me,, the internship period was the most beneficial time because it really aided in my familiarization
with and acquisition of experience in the actual world. It is well recognized that one cannot be a
successful engineer in the construction projects without having a thorough understanding of the
construction industry. This internship gave me a comprehensive view of the field, including how we
could engage with other professionals and learn what the real business environment is like. It also taught
me invaluable lessons about social interaction and professional demeanor. Additionally, I gain practical
skills while on the job site and at a construction site until now it provides us valuable hands-on
experience in the field of site work. It offers me the opportunity to learn about the planning and
execution of construction design on the ground., This experience would be beneficial for anyone
interested in pursuing a career in construction., How to connect sketching with job site operations i also
acquire practical knowledge on site such as; -

How to relate drawing with site activities ,How i should if i face construction problem and find solutions
How to manage the overall activities of the work ,How i check any contractor work according to the
drawing provided by the designer or not, How I check both the office and site work To improve self –
confidence and to make full understanding about the outside environment It helps the students to
improve or enhance their social interaction skill by communicating with people who have different
behaviors, knowledge and cultures It is helpful for students to know what the outside environment looks
like It helps the student to get a practical knowledge In general, these Four-month consecutive months
widened our practical skills and theoretical knowledge. because of its paramount importance, the
internship program should continue in a well-organized manner.

6.1.2 Good trends of the company

We get many positive tendencies about the organization within the first two months of our internship.
Some of them include: • They complete their projects really quickly, They cooperate and work together
amicably, and they have a history of supporting one another when one of them is having a hard
time,Almost all employees are on time and They use safety equipment effectively

6.2 Recommendation

❖ As G1 contractor they have to help us in relation to give as relevant information and have good
communication with us.

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❖ Some of the worker on the site do not have safety tools like safety shoes, helmet, etc. . . .to protect
them from the sudden injuries, due to this problem, they are exposed to different injuries while working.
Therefore, we recommended to the company to arrange the safety tools and 41 obliged them to wear
safety tools. These is because there is no enough safety equipment so, it is better to buy them

❖ The construction site needs free space to put the construction materials properly. But in our site,
there is no enough space to put construction materials. This cause crowded in the site and it is not
comfortable to work freely. Finally, despite of the above problems which should be improved, we want
to admire OVID Construction P.L.C for their greatest achievements and success

References.
❖ Interview from site and office documents from ovid plc

❖ Construction specification and quantity surveying handouts by Esubalew Y.

❖ OVID’s construction company official website ❖ Different online website

Appendixes.
Berga;-is the one full reinforcement bar has a length of 12m

fundo ;-is the type of formwork placed at the side of the beam

staffa (stir up );-is a bar used to hold the reinforcement bar in column and beam

ligna;-is a rope used to alignment purpose 42

kerevat;-is wooden horizontal member which support the column formwork tumbi (plum bob);-is an
apparatus used to check vertical alignment

sponda;- is the type of formwork placed at the bottom of the beam

fonte;-is the long vertical wood used to construct outside support of the building

kracheri;-is the wooden placed in the three side of the column it helps to placed the formwork properly
kebeleto;-is a bar placed between bottom and upper reinforcement

stanga;-is the inclined wood placed on the vertical structure(column or wall) to give support

modini;-is the horizontal member of wood used to place the slab formwork beam

probs

qisit;- is a wooden used to give the support for side beam formwork (fundo)

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