ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SITE

SUPERVISION

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

PREPARED BY - ABDULAZIZ MUHE

ID.NUMBER - UGR/9902/13

Section - 01

Submitted to: DR Gashaw

Submission Date: OCT, 30, 2023

INTRODUCTION

I visited Betopia, a real estate and property company that is building new
apartments near Carl Square. I was impressed by their portfolio of projects, which
include residential and commercial units with state-of-the-art design and an in-house
team of experts. Betopia was established as a full-fledged property company in 2016,
but its founder has been in the market since 2005 and has delivered 100 residential
units mostly in the prime areas south of the Old Airport. Now, they have
developments all over Addis, from Kazanchis to German Square and from Olympia to
Bisrate Gabriel.

My specific site Betopia was a client that wants to build a 2B+G+12 apartment
building on that site. They have hired a contractor, GTS CONSTRUCTION PLC, to
carry out the work. The client and the contractor have signed a contract for the
execution and completion of the project, with a total cost of 79,082,341 birr.
In this project, Betopia was responsible for the design work of the architect
drowning and they hired Kenmos Tesfaye Consultant Related to Construction
Engineering for the structural drawing and for the supervision competed for the
contract work. Therefore, they used the project delivery method of design bid
build(DBB), which means that construction progresses in three distinct phases that
follow one another, just as the name suggests Let me define the role of the following
The following text is a paragraph that uses the given keywords to describe the role of
different carers in a construction project. The text is long and has a professional
tone.
Q#1) Describe the roles of the following
The construction project involves various carers who have different roles and
responsibilities. The resident engineer is in charge of overseeing the construction
process and staff, ensuring that all work is done according to the code and the
project plans. The resident engineer works closely with the project manager, who is
responsible for managing all aspects of the project from planning to completion. The
project manager also communicates with the stakeholders and coordinates with the
contractors and subcontractors. The supervisor is responsible for leading a team of
workers and ensuring that they work efficiently and effectively. The supervisor also
provides guidance and support to the workers as needed, and monitors the quality
of the work by using a check list. The inspector is responsible for inspecting the
construction site and verifying that all work is done safely and correctly. The
inspector also documents and reports any issues or problems that occur during
construction to the project manager. These carers sometimes miss up with one
another, but they all work together to achieve the project goals.
To see one by one
Here are the roles of the following:

Resident Engineer: A resident engineer is a civil engineer who oversees the

construction process and staff for various projects, including buildings, roads, and
bridges. They make sure all of the construction is up to code, and they often work
both in the office and out on the construction site itself. Their main duties include
managing construction staff, obtaining materials, planning for construction,
evaluating work throughout construction, documenting and reporting on
construction .

Supervisor: A supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of workers to ensure

that they are working efficiently and effectively. They are responsible for ensuring
that all work is completed on time and within budget. They also provide guidance
and support to their team members as needed .

Inspector: An inspector is responsible for ensuring that all work is completed

according to the specifications set out in the project plans. They inspect construction
sites to ensure that all work is being done safely and correctly. They also document
any issues or problems that arise during construction and report them to the project
manager .

Project Manager: A project manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a

construction project from start to finish. They are responsible for creating project
plans, managing budgets, coordinating with contractors and subcontractors, and
ensuring that all work is completed on time and within budget. They also
communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed about the progress of the
project .

Site Engineer: A site engineer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations
of a construction site. They are responsible for ensuring that all work is being done
safely and correctly. They also coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to
ensure that all work is completed on time and within budget. Their main duties
include organizing materials, preparing cost estimates, providing technical advice
and suggestions for improvement on particular projects, diagnosing and
troubleshooting equipment as required .
Q#2) Identify the contract documents used for the visited
project, contract type and delivery method (system)
In this part , I will discuss the contract document of a construction project that I was
visited . The project was a 2B+G+12 apartment building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The
client was the owner of the land and the project, and the contract value was
79,082,341 birr.

The contract document defined the scope, roles, responsibilities, and payments of
both parties. The contract delivery method was design bid build, which means that
 the client hired a separate design consultant and then invited bids from contractors
for the construction work.

The contract document also specified the division of work among different
contractors. The client had already completed the earth work before signing the
contract with them.
the contractor work included the foundation and the vertical elements of the
building, such as columns, beams, and walls. The client also hired another
contractor, alfa post tension, to do the slabs of the building using post-pensioning
technology. Therefore, the contractor was the only responsible for the vertical parts
of the building.

The contract document also stated that the client would provide the reinforcement
bars for the concrete work and deliver them to the site. they had to bear all other
costs associated with the project, such as labor, materials, equipment, and
overheads.

The contract document also outlined the obligations of both parties. The client had
to pay to the contractor according to the agreed schedule and terms, provide access
to the site and utilities, approve their work and materials, and issue certificates of
completion and acceptance. they had to perform their work according to the
contract specifications and standards, comply with all laws and regulations, submit
progress reports and invoices, and rectify any defects during the defect liability
period.

The contract document also included a summary of bill of quantity, which showed
the breakdown of quantities and prices for each item of work. The summary of bill of
quantity was based on the design drawings and specifications provided by the
client's consultant.

The contract document was an important document that governed the relationship
between contractor and the client. It helped us to avoid disputes and
misunderstandings, and to ensure a successful completion of the project.
Q#3) Prepare a compact checklist highlighting main quality
control procedures

 Supervision of earthworks in construction

Excavation and Earth Works
Make a (√)
C NC NA
 Submitter of pre excavation elevation readings
 Conformity of readings of the reduced level
 Similarity of the soil strata with the log for bulk excavation
 Elevation, Levelness, angle and alignment of the profile
 board and strings
 Accuracy of transferred bench Mark
 Conformity of depth of excavation, dimension & working
space
 Readiness to protect the pit wall from falling in
 Distance of disposal for excavated material
 Checking final layer of excavation work to be
executed during lean concreting
 Suitability of backfill material (borrowed/from site)
 Surface cleanliness of the area to be filled
 Moisture content of the area to be filled
 Thickness of backfilling layer not exceeding 20cm and
method of consolidation

 Necessity of Masonry Foundation along the stated axes

 Availability of materials for subsequent work
 Method proposed for safety of Sanitary and Electrical pipes
 Site protection/temporary drains shall be constructed to keep
The site free of water/
 Beginning of production of appropriate concrete spacers*
 Excavation depth decided by checking all coordinates with
Correct references.
 Correctness of floor finish level checked/decided with architectural
Design and soil investigation design depth.
 Correctness of excavation depth with soil investigation result
/ Foundation design depth/
Describe soil type (Expansive or Non Expansive) below the remarks.

Plastering work inspection

First Coat Plastering

 Checking of completion of the preceding works.

 Levelling and plumbing state of erected wall.

 Raking out of mortar joints assure of key embedment zone to

plaster.
 Qualification of Plasterer

 Mix ratio of plaster is uniform from start to end of work.

a. Internal plastering cement-sand mix proportioned 1:3 by volume.

b. External plastering cement-sand mix proportioned 1:2 by volume.

 Chiseling state of concrete surface

 Clearing of excess mortar of masonry joints/Recess provision

 Sand of fairly graded type creates better adhering nature.

 Quality of fine aggregate, water, etc.

 Watering of surface before plaster

 Allowable duration time of mortar between mixing and placing

 Max. allowable thickness of plaster

(By no means the thickness of single coat has to exceed 12 mm)

 Break time for setting of mortar.

Second Coat Plastering
 Duration between 1st and 2nd coat (Too much wetting of
erected wall reduces the sticking nature of mortar)

 Duration in between successive throw of paste develop(has to be

Done till time of reasonable state of strength development of coated
surfaces.)

 Allowable duration time of mortar between mixing and placing

 Linearity and alignment of plastered wall

 Plumbing state of plaster

 Perfection of designed angle at junction points, edges

 Protection of plastered surface from adverse effect of weather

 Max. allowable thickness of coats of plaster

(By no means the thickness of second coat has to exceed 10 mm .)
Curing state of plaster; minimum days gap between date of second
coat and last coat (The plastered surface is whetted for a minimum of
15 days after the application of the second coats)

 Checking readiness of surface wall to be plastered

a. Dryness of proposed surface
b. Cleanliness of surface from external un-necessities (Dust, Solid etc.)
c. Completion of other embedded element positioning
(Electric and Sanitary installtion)

d. Centering work of areas to be plastered (Level, plumping,

shaping etc)
 Quality of seeved sand, crushed aggregate, water etc.

 Mix ratio of mortar(1:2) and W:C ratios

 Wetting of surface before start of final coat

 Lines (Vertical and Horizontal) where discontinuity can be allowed

 Windows, doors frame and other joinery are first fixed in position
before third coat plaster

 Completion of 2nd coat plastering

 Level and location of Door, Window, Sky light

Placing of Concrete Make a (√)

C NC
NA
Check the following before production of concrete

Aggregates / Fine or Coarse/

 Sufficiency for different size of aggregates piled separately

 Sufficiency of aggregates protected from contamination,

Minimized segregation

 Prevention of intermingling aggregates with adjacent material

 Provision of adequate drainage for the piled aggregates for

Maintaining uniform moisture content

 Sand is clean river of pits, free from impurities like dust, mica and
organic mater /Generally suitable for concrete work/

 Coarse aggregates are free from excessive dust and from earth,
clay, and decomposed stone.
 Aggregates are crushed pure basaltic stone or approved type
stone, not flaky or thin elongated /nominal size of aggregates
does not exceed 20mm/

Cement

 Cement is delivered to the site in the manufacturer's original

sealed bags. If cements are filled with sacks, gets approval.

 Cements are stored in weatherproof sheds with raised floors

Minimum 25 cm and there is at least 20 cm gap between the
wall and the pilled cement

 Cement are not stocked more than 14 rows upward

 Stored separately from other items

 Protected from dampness, due to weather or ground condition

 Free form dampness & partial setting

Water
 Water is clean free from injurious amounts of soil and organic
Materials.And water is not taken from sea or tidal rivers.

 Protected from contamination

Mix

 Size of gauging box for measuring aggregates (50x40x20)cm

 Functional Mixer & Vibrator are available on site

 Concrete is mixed with mixer and compacted with vibrator.

 Required duration to mix the cement & aggregate thoroughly

 Cleanliness of the mixer

 Availability of aggregate, cement & equipment for producing the

Required volume of concrete

 Maximum size of aggregated allowed in the mix (20mm aggregate)

 Slump & water/Cement ratio of freshly mixed concrete

 Work ability of concrete for ensuring proper handling and placing
of concrete without segregation

 Weather / care during heavy rain & hot weather/

 There is no leakage of cement paste through form work elements

This picture shows the supervisor prepare a concrete cube for test to control the compression
strength of the concrete
Some pictures of the site

On the concrete casting

SUMMARY
As a general, I visited a construction site that was building apartments around carl
squarer and I wrote a report about it. I answered the questions that were asked and
I learned many things from this experience, such as how construction work is done,
what kinds of systems they use, how many professions collaborate for that project,
and how to read the contract document. As a student of construction technology
and management, I was very grateful for the people on the site who were very nice
to me and gave me what they had. I also appreciated the instructor who assigned me
this project.