Bule hora university

College of engineering and technology

Department of civil engineering

FINAL INTERNSHIP REPORT

By: Geleta Ali and Mohammednur Teshome

Our hosting company : Shashemene city construction authority

Internship duration : Four month

Advisor name : Mr. Kemal.

Supervisor : Mudasir Hasan

January 21, 2026

Bule hora ,Ethiopia

 DECLARATION
This report is an original work of ours at shashemene city construction authority under the guidance
of mentor Mr. kemal and the site engineers Bereket habtamu and sintayehu . we assure that this
report contains actual events and works that was observed and performed during our internship
practice program.

Approved by
Advisor:-. Mr. Kemal
Signature: - _________________
Name: - Geleta Ali
Signature: ……………………..
Name : Mohamednur Teshome
Signature: ……………………

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost great thanks to almighty GOD who give us success and time to do
everything and our department for setting up this internship program so that we could
gain practical skills and hence strengthen our theoretical skills. Also our deepest gratitude
to Instructor Kemal for giving his attention and advising us.

Next to that we would like to thank shashemene city construction authority. for which allow
us to Work on different construction sites in the city such as CHILALO HOTEL and
ABIYA GRAND MALL constructions, And we would like to express our deepest
gratitude to site Engineer Bereket Habramu and Sintayehu for showing us every detail
that we need to know.

Finally we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Forman Fikadu and
Abdisa, for their willingness to share their knowledge by scarifying their time and
encouragements by the time we go to their site to get some practical knowledge.

Further on, we would like to thank shashemene city construction authority for their
willingness and creating opportunity to visit and work on different construction sites .

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This internship report is an outcome of the exercise accomplished during internship

period at CHILALO HOTEL and ABIYA GRAND MALL constructions. This was an
interesting way to put in practice our knowledge we had acquired during our four years of
study at bule hora University. The main goal of this internship report is to put in writing
the work experience we had performed and the knowledge attained from performing
specific tasks at CHILALO HOTEL project which is B+G+M+7 building construction,
Consultant of the project is MY consulting architects and engineers PLC, The contract
agreement type is LUMP SUM contract price, Total area of the building is 426m2 site
location is shashemene city and Total cost of the project is 465,134,088.13 ETB and at
ABIYA GRAND MALL project which is G+8 mixed use building construction ,
consultant of the project is ATLAS architectural and engineering PLC , the contract
agrement type is LUMP SUM contract price, the total area of building is 500m 2 site
location is shashemene city and total cost of the project is 542,215,100.5 ETB

This intern report briefly explains the general back ground of internship hosting
company, Including the history, objective of the company & the description of the
project, activity in the site include foundation (footing column, pad ) , masonry
work ,lean concrete work, rebar work of (slab, elevation column,), construction of
formwork, construction of HCB plastered wall, and include other activity.

we also got the benefits of the internship in terms of improving and developing practical
skills, interpersonal communication skills, team playing skills, leadership skills, upgrade
theoretical knowledge and work ethics,.

Finally, the internship report enclosed by problem encountered and solution, conclusions
and recommendations for company and university.

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.0 abiya grand mall and chilalo hotel…………………………………………...1

Figure 1.1: Head office or Organizational structure work flow chart..................................5

Figure 2.1: Work flow chart on the site...............................................................................8
Figure 2.2: Office work on the site......................................................................................9
Figure 2.3: profile setting out............................................................................................14
Figure 2.4: pit hole.............................................................................................................14
Figure 2.5: pad area...........................................................................................................15
Figure 2.6: compaction .....................................................................................................16
Figure 2.7: lean concrete work (10mm).............................................................................17
Figure 2.8 form work for pad.............................................................................................18
Figure 2.9: reinforcement for pad......................................................................................18
Figure 2.10: mixing and casting concrete..........................................................................19
Figure 2.11: reinforcement for column .............................................................................20
Figure 2.12: form work for footing column.......................................................................20
Figure 2.13: alignment and centre......................................................................................21
Figure 2.14: trench excavation..........................................................................................22
Figure 2.15: masonry work................................................................................................23
Figure 2.16: HCB wall.......................................................................................................23
Figure 2.17: form work removal........................................................................................24
Figure 2.18: Construction of scaffolding for slab & formwork construction.....................24

Figure 2.19: compacter ...................................................................................................25

Figure 2.20: plumb bob and box........................................................................................26

Figure 2.21: mixer and course aggregate...........................................................................26

Figure 2.22: fine aggregate and sakelo...............................................................................27

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1: Contents included in the monthly report..........................................................12

Table 2.2: Grade of concrete vs mix ratio and box dimension………………………………..
Table 2.3: Dismantling time of form work........................................................................21

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 LIST OF ABBREVATIONS
 BB Bottom Bar
 C-5 Concrete grade for 5mpa compressive strength
 C-30 Concrete grade for 30mpa compressive strength
 C1 Column Code
 GC General Contractor
 HCB Hallow Concrete Block
 NGL Natural Ground Level
 OPC Ordinary Port land Cement
 PM Project Manager
 PPC Pozzolana Port land Cement
 RC Reinforced Concrete
 SE Site Engineer

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration ...........................................................................................................................i

Acknowledgments................................................................................................................ii

Executive summary............................................................................................................iii

List of figures......................................................................................................................iv

List of tables.........................................................................................................................v

List of abbrevations.............................................................................................................vi

Table of contents................................................................................................................vii
Chapter one 1
1 Introduction...............................................................................................................1
1.1 General About The Report Or Internship ………………………………………………..1
1.2 Background and overview of the hosting company……………………………………….2
1.2.1 Brief History………………………………………………………………………2
1.2.2 Vision………………………………………………………………………….3
1.2.3 Goal…………………………………………………………………………....3
1.2.4 Values………………………………………………………………………3
1.2.5 Mission………………………………………………………………………...4
1.2.6 Primary Customers………………………. ………………………………………...4
1.2.7 Primary Stake Holders…………………….…………………………………….4
1.2.8 Company address…………………………………….……………………….4
1.2.9 work flow of the company………………………………………………………5
1.2.10 Organization Chart For Head Office…………………………………………………...6
1.3 Project Discription ……..…………………………………………………………..7
1.3.1 site 1 (Chilalo hotel)……………………………………………………………..7
1.3.2 site 2 (Abiya grand mall)……………………………………………………….8

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 CHAPTER TWO..............................................................................................................9
2. Activity , responsibilities and assignments of intern……………………………….9
2.1 overall internship experience……………………………………………………..9
2.1.1 section of company we have been working in…………………………………9
2.1.2 Work flow in the site……………………………………………………………..10
2.1.3 Preparation of monthly report………………………………………………..11
2.2 Activity in Site……………………………………………………………11
2.2.1 Substructure work…………………………………………………………………11
2.2.2 Profile Setting Out ……………………………………………...11
2.2.3 Pit Excavation …………………………………………………………..12
2.2.4 Locating Foundation Pad Area………………………………,,,,,,,,,………….13
2.2.5 Compaction And Lean Concrete Placing……………………………………..14
2.2.6 Form Work And Reinforcement Placing………………………………………..15
2.2.7 Mixing Concrete And Casting For Foundation Pad……………………………..16
2.2.8 Footing Column Reinforcement………………………………………………..17
2.2.9 Placing Form work For Foundation Column …………………………………..18
2.2.10 Checking Centre And Vertical Alignment Of Foundation Column………………16
2.2.11 trench excavation……………………………………………………………..
2.2.12 Masonry Work ………………………………………………………………16
2.3 Superstructure……………………………………………………………………..18
2.3.1 construction Of HCB Plastered Wall………………………………………….18
2.3.2 removal of form work………………………………………………………..
2.3.3Construction Of Elevation Column……………………………………………..19
2.3.4 Slab Construction………………………………………………………………20
2.3.5 Equipment's And Materials Used For Construction……………………………..21

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 CHAPTER THREE...........................................................................................................36

3. OVERALL BENEFITS GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP................................................36

3.1 In terms of Enhancing Practical Skills..................................................................36

3.2 In terms of Upgrading Theoretical knowledge....................................................36

3.3 In terms of Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills...............................37

3.4 In terms of Improving Team Playing Skills........................................................37

3.5 In terms of Practicing Leadership Skills..............................................................37

3.6 In terms Of Understanding Work Ethics and Related Issues..............................38

3.7 In terms of Entrepreneurship Skills.....................................................................38

CHAPTER FOUR..............................................................................................................39

4. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................39

4.1Problems Encountered During the Internship Period............................................39

4.1.1challenges we have faced while performing our work task…………………….

4.1.2measure we have taken in order to over come those challenges

4.2 General suggestions to the company....................................................................40

4.2.1 recommendation to the company………………………………………

4.3Conclusions............................................................................................................42

4.4 Recommendations.................................................................................................43

4.4.1 recommendation to the university…………………………………………………..

REFERENCES...................................................................................................................44

APPENDICES....................................................................................................................45

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CHAPTER ONE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General about the Report or Internship

Figure 1.0 abiya grand mall and chilalo hotel

This final internship report covers our four months activity that we had in shashemene city
construction authority from September 10, 2025 to January 10, 2026 at the Chilalo hotel. The
project is B+G+7 building construction; the basement is used for parking and G+1 up to G+7 used
for restaurant cafeteria and bedroom. Total area of the site is 563m2, but total area of the building is
426m2. Foundation type of the building is isolated foundation

And At Abiya grand mall the project is G+8 building construction total area of building is
500m2 but total area of site is 548m2

Sub-structure work of the building includes:-Earth work (site clearance, bulk excavation and
trench excavation) construction of isolated footing, and etc.

Super-structure includes:-construction of G+1 up to G+8 depend on the above information

our report is include only what we have done on site as well as what kind of knowledge and
experience we get.

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1.2 Background and Overview of the Hosting Company

1.2.1 Brief History of the hosting Company

The Shashemene City Construction Authority is established as a governmental institution under the
Shashemene City Administration in response to the city’s rapid urbanization and increasing demand
for regulated construction activities. As recognized the necessity of creating a dedicated authority to
regulate, coordinate, and guide construction practices in a systematic and professional manner.
Prior to the establishment of the Authority, construction activities were managed by fragmented
municipal offices with limited regulatory power. This situation led to challenges such as project
delays, cost overruns, poor construction quality, and weak enforcement of building standards. To
address these issues, the city administration restructured its institutional framework and formed the
Shashemene City Construction Authority as a regulatory body mandated to oversee all public and
private construction projects within the city.
The Authority was founded on core institutional values of creativity, participation, responsibility,
and accountability. Creativity was emphasized to encourage innovative construction methods and
efficient use of resources. Participation was promoted through collaboration with stakeholders,
including contractors, consultants, community members, and government offices. Responsibility and
accountability became guiding principles to ensure ethical practices, transparency, and strict
adherence to construction laws and regulations.
Shashemene City Construction Authority is to ensure that construction projects within the city are
completed within the expected budget, time, and quality standards. To achieve this, the Authority
introduced standardized procedures for project approval, supervision, inspection, and performance
evaluation, while strictly enforcing construction codes.
the construction industry in Shashemene City would become competitive, efficient, and well-
regulated. This vision aimed to create a construction environment capable of delivering high-quality
infrastructure, attracting investment, and supporting sustainable urban development.
Through its regulatory mandate, institutional values, and strategic vision, the Shashemene City
Construction Authority is envisioned as a key governmental body contributing to orderly urban
growth, improved construction performance, and enhanced public confidence in the city’s
construction sector.

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1.2.2 Vision of the Company

By 2022 ,seeing competitive construction in the city which is example of prosperity

1.2.3 Goal of the company

Ensure the benefits of the people by completing projects within the budget, on time and with the
required quality

The primary goal of the Shashemene City Construction Authority is to ensure that construction
projects within the city are completed within the expected budget, time, and quality standards. To
achieve this, they introduced standardized procedures for project approval, supervision, inspection,
and performance evaluation, while strictly enforcing construction codes.

1.2.4 VALUES
 Serving Skillfully
 Sense of Teamwork
 Participation.
 Sense of Innovation
 Responsibility
 Ethics and Honesty

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1.2.5 Mission of the Company

In the Construction Industry

Establishing and Implementing a Strong Regulatory System, Increasing Efficiency and Maintaining
the Quality of Construction to Ensure the Benefits of the People

1.2.6 Primary Customers of the Authority

 Contructors
 Construction consultants
 Construction professionals
 Equipment Suppliers
 Project owners
 Micro and Small Enterprise Associations consultants and construction

1.2.7 Primary Stakeholder

 The people
 City Administration
 Public Sectors and Construction Entrepreneurs
 Contractor, Consultants and Professional building Associations
 City Administrative Council
 Construction Authorities
 Non-Governmental Organizations

1.2.8 Company address

 Company Name: - shashemene city construction authority.

 Location:- shashemene city.
 Tel: +251-921089044

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1.2.9 The Organizational Structure and Work Flow of the Company

The company's organizational Structures and work flow tries to have a remarkable position
in the construction industry. This company starts with regular staff members.

The general manager has chief power over the other different divisions of work. He controls
all activities in the office and makes decision in collaboration with other management
staffs and technical advisors. The project manager works under the general Manager
together with the site and office engineers, finance, transport facility and other side work
divisions.

Generally, the general manager supervises all the activities of the following work divisions:-
Finance Administration, Engineering Department human Resource Administration,
Purchasing, Logistics and Property Administration Department., Equipment and Plant
Administration Department.

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1.2.10 Organization Chart for Head Office

GENERALMANAGER

Secretary
Auditor

Supervisor

Finance Engineering HR Administration Equipment &

Department Department Department Plant
Administrati
Purchasing, on
Logistics and Department
Accountants
Property
Administration
Department
Equipment and
Engineering Operations Plant
Engineering Services 1. Road Works Administration
2. Water Works Maintenance
1. Contract Administration
3. Building Works Department
2. Bidding Document

Preparation
Project
Managers

Figure 1.1: Head office or Organizational structure work flow chart.

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1.3 Project Description

1.3.1 chilalo hotel (site - 1)

 Project Name:- chilalo hotel

 Site Location is:- shashemene city
 Total area of the site:- 563m2
 Built up area of the project:- 426 m2
 Total cost of the project is: - 465,134,088.13 ETB.
 Number of floors:- B + G+M+ 7
 Owner:- chilalo hotel
 Consultant:- MY consulting architects and Engineers PLC
 Contractor:- MY consulting architects and Engineers PLC
 Types of foundation is: - shallow foundation
 Types of slab is: - solid slab
 The contract agreement type is: - LUMP SUM contract price.
 For lean concrete: - Use C-5 concrete.
 For foundation: - Use C-30 concrete.
 For the both basements and other floors: - Use C-35 concrete.

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1.3.2 abiya grand mall (site 2)

 Project Name:- Abiya grand mall

 Site Location is:- shashemene city
 Total area of the site:- 548m2
 Built up area of the project:- 500 m2
 Total cost of the project is: - 542,215,100.5 ETB.
 Number of floors:- G+8 building
 Owner:- Sh/ Abdurehman
 Consultant:- Atlas consulting architects and Engineers PLC
 Contractor:- Atlas consulting architects and Engineers PLC
 Types of foundation is: - shallow foundation
 Types of slab is: - solid slab
 The contract agreement type is: - LUMP SUM contract price.
 For lean concrete: - Use C-5 concrete.
 For foundation: - Use C-30 concrete.
 For other floors: - Use C-35 concrete.

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CHAPTER TWO

2. ACTIVITY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS OF

INTERN
2.1 Overall Internship Experience

Internship is one of the main elements of the revised engineering programs. It is

considered to be one of the main areas where government of Ethiopia gives maximum
attention in the 5th year growth and transformation plan the course of improving the
quality of engineering evaluation in the country. As a result depending on the program
arranged by the university and university industry linkage (UIL) students of higher
educational institutes are conducting a semester internship session in their campus carrier.

Concerning Bule hora University the internship program for Civil engineering students
will be conducted in the second semester of their fourth year. In both cases before
students start the internship program which is more practical they are expected to obtain
basic theoretical engineering knowledge and aiming to make their training simple.

2.1.1 Sections of the Company we Have Been Working in

In the sites there are many working sections. During our four month internship program,
we had been working in different sections of the sites. We was assigned on the site as an
assistant site engineer and supervisor. we also preferred to work on the site because it is
the place where we can develop and improve our practical skills.

Generally, during our internship program at the chilalo hotel and Abiya grand mall we
was trying to work with site manager, supervisor of the site, Foreman’s, data collector
and we also spend some of our time working with other site workers in order to have a
clear view

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About a construction project. This helps us to know our role and some tasks that we will
face in the construction industry after graduation.

2.1.2 Work Flow in the Site

PROJECT MANAGER

SITE ADMINISTRATION PROJECT

ENGINEER

CONSULTANT
STORE TIME
GUARD KEEPER KEEPER

SITE
OFFICE ENGINEER
ENGINEER

GENERAL
FORMAN
QUANTITY
SURVEYOR

GANG
LEADER
DATA
COLLECTOR

SKILLED &
UNSKILLED LABOUR

Figure 2.1: Work flow chart of the site

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2.1.3 Preparation of Monthly Report

Monthly report is the report prepared by office engineer and send to the head office. This
report includes the executed work in that month and the plan of next month with the
material and instrument used for the next month. Format of this report includes;

Contents included in the monthly report

 Cover & Table content  Own equipment
 Summary page & Payment  External equipment
 Summary progress  Material expense
 Physical and financial progress  Fuel and lob expense
of block.  Other expense
 Indirect & Direct man power  Next month plan &
 Sub-contractor work Description

Table 2.4: Contents included in the monthly report.

2.2 Activity in Site

2.2.1 Sub structure work
2.2.2 Profile setting and preparation of pit excavation
We have seen profile setting out at the site of chilalo hotel
Steps in profile setting out
 Clear and level the site
 Establish baseline and references
 Fix pegs and boards beyond excavation limits
 Strech strings lines to indicates positions
 Check right angles and levels (using squadra)

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Figure 2.3: profile setting out

2.2.3 Pit excavation
Pit excavation is process of digging a hole in the ground to the required size and depth
Steps in pit excavations
 Setting out the pit location
 Marking pit dimensions
 Excavating to required depth
 Checking level and alignment

Figure 2.4: pit hole

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2.2.4 Locating foundation pad area

This work is done at the site of chilalo hotel by tracing profile to the nearest ground in order to
locate foundation pad area using plump bob (tumbi) then stretch the strings to indicate position and
make sure angle(900 ) by squadra.

Figure 2.5: pad area.

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2.2.5 .Compaction and lean concrete placing

Compaction is done to provide a stable base for foundation and improve load carrying capacity of
soil
Then C-5 lean concrete ([Link] ratio) is placed to prevent direct contact between foundation concrete
and soil

Figure 2.7 lean concrete work (10mm) Figure 2.6: compaction

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2.2.6 Formwork and reinforcement placing for foundation pad

We have used the formwork with size of 3.6m x 3.6m x1m

 Plywood: for the form boards
 Nails: to secure the form boards together
 Bracing: to support the formwork and prevent movement
 Level : to ensure the forms are level
 Measuring tape: for accurate measurements
We have used reinforcement of 16 diameter with 12cm spacing (16c/c120 -5300)

2.8 form work for pad

Figure 2.9 reinforcement for pad

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2.2.7 Mixing concrete and casting for Foundation pad

We have seen this activity at the chilalo hotel site
Materials
 Cement
 Fine aggregate
 Course aggregate
 Water
We used C-35 concrete of mix ratio (1:1.5:2) is mixed and casted for foundation pad

Figure 2.10: mixing and casting concrete

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2.2.8 Footing column reinforcement

We have seen this activity at chilalo hotel

We use 20 bars with diameter of 16

Used for ensuring structural integrity and load bearing capacity

Figure 2.11: reinforcement for column

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2.2.9 Placing form work for foundation column

We have seen: how to assemble formwork around area designated for column
How to use diagonal braces to secure the formwork in place

Preparation & Setting Out

Study structural drawings (column size, height, location).
Mark column center lines on footing
Check dimensions and right angles.

Surface Cleaning
Clean the footing surface.
Remove loose concrete, dust, oil, and debris.

Erection of Formwork Panels

Prepare formwork panels
Apply form release oil to inner surfaces.
Fix the first two panels in position.
Place remaining panels to complete the box.

Plumbing & Alignment

Check weather it is vertical (plumb) using plumb bob
Adjust panels to ensure correct alignment.
Ensure correct column dimensions.

Fixing & Bracing

Tighten panels using:
Yokes
Clamps
Tie rods or bolts
Provide external supports/bracing to prevent movement during concreting.

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Figure 2.12: form work for footing column

2.2.10 Checking centre and vertical alignment of foundation column

We have seen when our forman got centre of column from profile strings by using plumb bob
And check vertical alignment of column
After making sure all necessary procedures are done he fix the column by using stanga

Figure 2.13: alignment and centre

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2.2.11 Trench excavation

Is the process of digging a narrow, deep hole in the ground for the purpose of shear wall
It was 1m depth and 50cm length

Figure 2.14: trench excavation

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2.2.12 Masonry work

Mortared masonry is done at the site of chilalo hotel it Involves cutting and shaping stones to fit
together tightly
It was 1.5m depth and 50cm length

Figure 2.15: masonry work.

Concrete class Mix ratio Box dimension

C-5 [Link] 50*40*18
C-30 1:1.5:2.5 50*40*16
C-35 1:1.5:2 50*40*16

Table 3: Grade of concrete vs. mix ratio and box dimension.

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2.3 Super structure

Is the part of a building or structure that is above the foundation. And also It is the portion that is
visible and provides the main support and enclosure for the building.
The superstructure includes components such as walls, floors, columns, beams, and any other
elements that contribute to the overall stability and functionality of the building. These components
are typically made of materials such as concrete, steel, wood, or a combination of
these.

2.3.1 Construction of HCB Plastered Wall

At the site of Abiya grand mall the construction of HCB plastered wall is done. The
plastering is 2.5cm by cement to obtain smooth surface, .

Figure 2.16: HCB wall.

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2.3.2 Removal Form work

Any vertical form works are removed within 16/24hrs, the lateral or horizontal form
works are removed within 21 days but by using the admixture it’s possible to
remove within 15 days.

Figure 2.17: form work removal

Figure 2.13: Dismantling work of mat beam formwork.

Formwork for structures Dismantling time

Soffit of slab and beam 21 days
Props to slab and beam 14 days
Side of beam 16 hours
Column 16/24 hours

Table 2.5: Dismantling time of form work.

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2.3.3 Construction Elevation Column

In the site column is rectangular in a shape all over the building.

Steps followed while the construction of column

 The surveyor gives all the dimension and fixes the alignment
 Main bars that come from the lower floor column checked by the axis man
whether it is on place or not and check the eccentricity with respect to the lower
floor column.
 Bend main bar inside in all direction that comes from the lower floor based on the
designed dimension of the column.
 Overlap the main column bars and stirrups to keep the spacing based on the
design.
 Reinforcement work should be checked by Site engineer and the consultant.
 Fix a crunchier and Construct the form work on it
 After tying the form work with curbat check the verticality by using plumb bob
 Construct scaffolding around the column to make it easy for casting
 Site engineer and the consultant checks formwork works.
 Cast the column with concrete by vibrating layer by layer.
 Remove the formwork after 24 hours & Site engineer and the consultant checks
during casting and after casting.

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2.3.4 slab Construction

Construction of slab is done at Abiya grand mall building , Depend on the contract document the
types of the slab is flat slab.
Steps followed while the construction of slab
 Erect the props longitudinally with an average distance of 1.5 m between them.
 Place the cabriyata on top of the Tubolare transversely.
 Place the soffits (flat wooden formwork) on top of the cabriyata.
 Check the horizontal level of the soffit.
 Site engineer and the consultant checks the work executed.
 Place the positive reinforcement bar mesh of the slab in both directions.
 Place negative reinforcement bars and distribution bars.
 Site engineer and the consultant checks the work executed.
 Install Electrical lines (task of electricians).
 Concrete cast of the slab is performed monolithically with the beam.
 The Site engineer and consultant checks during casting and after casting.

Figure 2.25: Construction of scaffolding for slab & formwork construction

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2.3.5 Equipment’s and materials used for Construction

Site has several equipment’s to perform works in construction but during internship
time they use some of them

Figure 2.33: Compactor

Figure 2.34: Plump bomb (thumb)

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Figure 2.21: mixer and course aggregate

Figure 2.22: fine aggregate and sakelo

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CHAPTER THREE

3. OVERALL BENEFITS GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP

3.1 In terms of Enhancing Practical Skills

Internship program improve practical skills in many aspects. Such as;

 In knowing procedures and techniques of each work and in improving our

work accuracy.
 In problem solving abilities both in site.
 Ability to implement structural and architectural drawings on the ground.
 In improving o u r report preparation skills. Like weekly report,
monthly report and this final internship report.
 Upgrade our knowledge in data collecting and in materials quality control.
 The theoretical lessons helped us to understand the activities easily.
 Inter gives guidelines how construction materials are managed and
controlled in a way that is efficient and wastage reducing. Controlling
construction materials starting from the time it is taken out of store up to
the time it is implemented on the work. quantity works can be mentioned
among such controlling methods.

3.2 In terms of Upgrading Theoretical knowledge

Internship is the way of upgrading theoretical knowledge. Such us;

 Improved our ability of understanding and reading working drawings

 Operating machineries like mixer & vibrator
 Introduced to the production of HCB, spacers & bar bending
 Positioning reinforcement bars according to the design
 Construction of formworks and Casting and curing of concrete

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 Location of bar overlaps (i.e. bar overlap is not allowed in the direction
of maximum moment).
 Concrete mix design and material quality control.
 Selection of foundation type, etc.

3.3 In terms of Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills

 To gain knowledge and information from corresponding professionals.

 To see things from many perspectives.
 To strengthen relationship with others by sharing fillings and To avoid
confusions and get better understanding.

From this we understand that good interpersonal communication among site community
results for safe and efficient work. Also increase the speed of work. Therefore to be
effective and efficient in any work we involved speaks in right time and right place is
necessary.

3.4 In terms of Improving Team Playing Skills

 Good work division ability and effective idea explanation ability.

 Punctuality and preparation of work before starting it.
 Creativity and an innovative approach to solving problems.
 Interpersonal sensitivity, influence and the ability to work as part of a team.
 Clear written and oral communication skills.
 Confidence to express anything that we feel. And
 Quick understanding of others feelings.

3.5 In terms of Practicing Leadership Skills

Leadership in a certain construction project is flowing smoothly from group leader

(a person who controls carpenters and daily laborers i.e. supporting the Forman) to
project manager. a nd was trying to act as leader (like group leader, Forman, site

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engineer, and supervisor) and we understand that to be a good leader one should fulfill
many qualities. Generally we understand that leadership is not easy rather it needs special
attention, multidimensional thinking ability, good ethical characteristics and even some
experience. Especially good team interaction ability is needed to be a perfect leader.

3.6 In terms Of Understanding Work Ethics and Related Issues

One of the ethical values one finds everywhere in professional career is

punctuality. A worker is said to be punctual not only when he/she comes to work place
on the time but also when he/she meets deadlines and is always available in working
hours. The other professional rule shared by most professionals is the rule of proper
utilization of instruments and labor in a way that one can use the instruments for longer
time.

3.7 In terms of Entrepreneurship Skills

This is one of the main benefits that we got from the internship program because now we
have better understanding than before. Some of the understandings that we have gained
are:- Since we know more about our profession (such as challenges and solutions,
decision making ability, way of business establishment, work management, etc.). we are
able to think to be entrepreneur rather than employer. The main things that we need to be
entrepreneur are deep knowledge about the work that we do good working habit, good
approach to peoples and ability to make final decisions. we believe that we will start from
the minimum and reach to the maximum.

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CHAPTER FOUR

4. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Problems Encountered During the Internship Period

4.1.1 Challenges we Have Faced While Performing our Work Task

It is known that one of the main interesting point of the internship program is to face
different challenges that one professional may face during his work, and also the intern
is expected not only to see but also to know and experience the ways how we could
manage and overcome such challenges during the work experience. During the whole
internship period as a practicing employer we have faced some challenges as listed
below:-

First of all it had been difficult to become familiar with the workers of the project since
we had been facing different human behavior.

 At the construction site there weren’t any kinds of reference books or manual that
was used for guiding the intern students without the help of other experienced or
skilled persons.
 The weather condition at the site was also a big challenge for site works (rain).
 The complexity of the project made we confuse.
 Communication challenge. Some words within the site which are commonly used
by the site workers.

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4.1.2 Measures we Have Taken In Order To Overcome Those Challenges

According to us every problem and challenge we faced at work has got at least a solution.
Therefore the fallowing solutions were effective for any challenge we faced during
executing our task. These are as follows:-

 we have tried to use our own materials.

 Price adjustment is carried out in order to overcome challenges caused by
inflation.
 The challenges regarding to the complexity of the project we overcome by
reading daily the design and by asking a lot of question to the engineer,
foreman and site workers.
 we try our best to make good approach with all site workers to
communicate within site language.
 duration of time (4month) helps us too familiar with the language and
activities.

4.2 General suggestions to the company

In these four month internship semester we have got the chance to see something that could
affect the company’s quality and hinder its growth and efficiency in satisfying the
requirement of the students at practical internship, but we need to appreciate the company
by their good works. we think they need some recommendations to make suitable
environment to upcoming intern. Some of the recommendation we would like to make for
the hosting company is:-

4.2.1 Recommendation to the company

 The company should give a better attention to rule and regulation of health,
safety and quality before every benefit. Not only for daily workers even for the

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foreman and engineers. The site workers have not wear safety shoes, helmet and
clothes.
 Help us to improve our theoretical knowledge.
 The wages of the daily laborers is not enough even compared to other
construction companies. And this drives the daily laborers and carpenters away.
 The company must pay the wages of the daily laborers on time because the
workers haven’t any income for their life.
 Sometimes the way of handling the workers were not good.
 The work coordination between the main organization and site workers must be
strong on sharing the experience, health and safety of the workers.

After we recommendations the company we have appreciation to the company and all
site of the company

 The site has good services on toilet, clean drinking water, and material storage for
the daily workers,
 Good and suitable place where the materials and instruments are stored.
 In our site the site engineer, supervisor, foreman all workers has good approach to
the intern students.
 The foreman has good relationship with the site engineer, daily workers, all
company workers and intern students.
 We have got the chance to visit many sites and we are amazed at the workers
approach.

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4.3 Conclusions

The internship program is to enable the intern to experience the practical activities carried out
on site (working environment) and correlate it with the theoretical back ground gained
through learning. Other include if problems exist to identify its cause and take
engineering measures to solve it, to get familiarized to the working environment, to be
governed by the rule and regulation of the employer and to be more of team player.

During the intern in company take part in different activities and also observed different
activities that have been done at that site. In this internship report it is also explained that
we have observed different work that have carried out at the site on different aspects at
different stages by the Engineer and other workers in the site while taking part in the
activities.

The intern gives a good experience from the real world not only academically but also
socially. It wasn’t smooth all the way through the internship there were challenges here
and there including conflicts, delay of materials. All this things are sorted out in the
office and learn,t how to handle this situation without affecting the working environment.
This internship program has helped in every aspect of our knowledge development
process.

In general, Internship is a good idea to equip the student with practical aspects of
engineering. The student will get the knowledge of site what a waits after graduated.
They will not be a stranger to the practical construction world.

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4.4 Recommendations
4.4.1 Recommendation to the university

Depending on our work from the beginning to the end we would like to recommended the
following important points to the BHU (civil engineering)

1. The university should arrange some practical visit in some courses before the
intern program if it’s possible from the second year classes. Because it helps the
students to easy understand what they have learn in laboratory and lecture class.
In this internship we saw how it is easy to understand on practical work.
2. Make strict follow up on students by working close relationship with hosting
company
3. Prepare the way of attending students in their four months intern program.

4. The university or head of the department check the advisor how to attend the
weekly or monthly report of the students.

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REFERENCES

1. Shashemene city construction authority profile,

2. The contract document of the project.
3. Structural drawing of the project prepared by ATLAS architectural and
Engineering consultancy PLC.
4. Structural drawing of the project prepared by MY consulting architects and
engineers

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APPENDICES

Some site words or languages with their definitions.

 Scaffolding: - is a temporary structure constructed for free movement of

labors like site engineers, Forman, day labors, etc. at the construction site.
 Panel: - The plane horizontal surface of flat steel braced in each 50cm.
 Formworks: - are structures which construct prior to carry fresh concrete
and casting purpose.
 cristi:- is a vertical member made up of wooden or steel material which is
used to support the new casted beam.
 Ponte: - it is a vertical member under slab panels that takes he load from
self-weight of the slab and live loads while construction.
 Soleta: - it is the bottom form work of slab.
 Sponda: - it is a side form work of beams which helps to keep the
dimensions of the beam.
 Crashery: - It is a wooden strut used to support column form work or
panels.
 Tumbi: - is used to check verticality of column formwork and also used in
masonry works. Sometimes it is called plumb rule.
 Gomawuhalek (water level):- it is narrow pipe inserting water into used to
divert the elevation point.
 Barela: - is wooden supported flat plate used to transport concrete works
like cement.
 Kebeleto: - is bended bar which used to separate the bottom reinforcement
from the above on slab.
 Stanga: - It is the support of columns form work.

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