METHOD STATEMENT FOR CIVIL WORK

1. INITIAL SITE SURVEY

During initial site survey the things to be noted as follows
 An initial site visit to be made along with the consultant representative and
client to confirm site.
 Site location and site photos to be shared with the team members involved in
the Project.
 Site direction to be noted.
 Site boundaries to be checked as per document, if there any discrepancies the
site boundary to be fixed with local surveyor.
 Site four sides measurements and both diagonal measurements to be noted.

Fig 1. Site measurements

 Bore well location to be noted.

 Level difference between site and road level to be noted.
 Type of soil to be noted and consulted with structural consultant for the
foundation type. If the existing soil is loose soil then soil test to be done.
 Foundation depth and soil layers to be checked with near by construction.
 To ensure space to stock materials, and material logesticts.
 If Building approval is not there then we should intimate client to proceed for
approval.
 After getting building approval client should apply for EB connection. Client
should ensure the Water and EB connection for construction.
2. SETTING OUT
Procedure of Setting out /Locating building in site as follows
 Vegetations present in site should be remove, complete site cleaning should be
done.
 Site boundaries to be fixed
 Setback in any longer direction to be fixed as per architectural plan. Fixed line
act as a reference line.
 Setting out right angle with the base reference line to be done.

2.1 Grid line marking

 After fixing right angle the column grid line should be marked with thread and
steel pegs.

Fig2.1 Centreline grid drawing

 After marking all column grids, which should be verified.

 The centreline grids are made by brick pier finished with cement mortar on top.
Which acts as a benchmark until basement plinth beam construction.

Fig2.1.2 Centreline Brick pier

2.2 Excavation Marking
 The excavation marking for all footings to be done as per structural drawing.
 The marking should be checked with centreline grids.
 If Footing marking fouls in bore well the it should be communicated to
structural consultant for change of footing design.

Fig 2.2 Excavation marking

2.3 Earthwork Excavation
 The earthwork excavation should be done manually or Using Backhoe loader
(JCB)
 If the excavation done using JCB the sides should be levelled properly.
 The earthwork excavation for foundation should be carried out until the hard
stratum reaches.
 If the depth of excavation exceeds 6 ft the sides should be covered with form
work for labour safety purpose .
 After excavation, manual verification of hard strata should be done using free
fall of blunt edge of digging bar. The digging bar should reverse after falling.

Fig2.3 Hard Stratum checking using digging bar

2.4 ANTI TERMITE TREATMENT
Providing Pre-construction Anti termite treatment and creating a chemical barrier to
the building by injecting chemical emulsion of required concentration on
 Under foundation PCC
 All round the column pits and trenches
 Under flooring PCC
 Junction of wall and floor and external perimeter of building.
 Biflex Tc, TC stands for termiticide concentrate for termite control (Bifenthrin)
and the application shall be diluted 1 part of chemical Biflex Tc with 49 parts of
water to get 0.05% emulsion and strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's
specification.
 Other brand anti terimite chemicals are Terminator, pilot30, Termisolve B pro,
Termix.
 Termite chemical can be poured over compacted gravel by making holes randomly
at 1’ interval.

Fig2.4 Anti termite below flooring PCC

3. FOUNDATION
3.1 Sand filling in Foundation
Sand bed of 6” thick should be laid below footing and compacted well which will act
as a cushion layer for footing.
 Sand bed may be of river sand or M sand.
3.2 PCC below Foundation:
Plain cement concrete (P.C.C) of 6” TK below footings using mix 1:4:8 (1-
Cement, 4- Sand, 8- Aggregate of 32mm to 40 mm nominal size) .
 PCC should be mixed, placed, levelled and compacted well.
 Curing for PCC should be done until Footing concreting.
 Fig3.2 PCC below footing
3.3 Column centreline Marking in PCC
Column centreline marking should be done in Foundation PCC as per structural
drawing.
 Size and position of column is drawn over PCC and which should be
verified before erection of footing mat and column reinforcement.

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Fig3.3 Centerline marking in PCC

 Column centreline marking done by

plumb bob.
 Wall marking will be useful while
marking column shoe.

Fig3.3.2 Column Centreline drawing

3.4 Erection of Footing and Column Reinforcement
Footing mat and column Reinforcement tied as per structural drawing.
 Footing mat and column mat erected.
 Clear cover of 50mm should be provided for footing and 40mm should be
provided for column reinforcement.
 After erecting column reinforcement , it should be placed by checking plumb
and timber supports given to avoid movement due to wind.

Fig.3.4.1 Cross section of footing

Fig.3.4.2 Cross section of footing

 Footing side form work should be done by providing proper cover and to
avoid direct contact of concrete with soil.
3.5 Footing Concreting
Footing concreting done using M20 grade concrete (1-cement, 1.5- sand, 3- 20mm
aggregate).
 The concrete Mix ratio as indicated in structural drawing.

3.6 Column Shoe marking and column concreting

 Column shoe marking with reference to earlier wall marking should be done.

Fig.3.6 Column shoe marking

 Column box fixing to be done and vertical level checked using plum-bob.

Fig.3.6 Column Box fixing

 Plinth beam level marking in all column should be done using Water level
and paint mark should be done in column reinforcement.
 Column concreting should be done with M20 grade concrete, should be
compacted well using tamping rod or vibrator.
3.7 Refilling and consolidation
After de-shuttering of column the foundation trench should be refilled and
consolidated well.
 If it is clay soil present should be replaced with well gravel.
 If any organic matter present should be removed.
 Consolidation should be done with stagnant of water allow to wet
completely and compacted using digging bar.

Fig.3.6.1 Filling with water and consolidation of column pits

Fig.3.6.2 Refilling and consolidation of column pits

 Consolidation should be done by 2 to 3 layer based on the excavation depth

to achieve 95% compaction.
 After consolidation allow to dry for 1 or 2 days.
4.PLINTH BEAM
4.1 Earthwork excavation for plinth beam
Earthwork excavation of width 1’3” and depth of 1’ from natural ground level along
plinth beam line.

Fig 4.1.1 Earthwork excavation for plinth beam

 To ensure the plinth beam bottom should be minimum 6’ down from natural
ground level.

Fig 4.1.2 Plinth beam cross section

4.2 Single line brickwork for Plinth beam bottom
 PCC of 4”tk can be done for plinth beam base
 Single line brick on edge can also be done instead of PCC ,which will be
very useful in plinth beam shuttering.
 Brickwork should be done with 1:6 CM.

Fig 4.2 Single line brickwork for Plinth beam base

4.3 Plinth beam Bar-bending work

Plinth beam reinforcement should be done as per the Structural drawing.
 Top rods should cranked at corners to achieve anchorage.
 Side and bottom cover of 25 mm for beam reinforcement should be provided
with cover blocks.

Fig 4.3.1 Beam top rods cranked at junction

 Fig 4.3.2 Plinth beam reinforcement Fig 4.3.3 Plinth beam side shuttering

4.4 Plinth beam concreting:

 Plinth beam concreting should be done with M20 grade concrete (1:1.5:3).
 Side and bottom covers should be checked before concreting.
 Concrete should be compacted well using manual vibrator or by tamping rod
to avoid honeycomb.

Fig4.4.1 Plinth beam concreting Fig4.4.1 Plinth beam De-shuttering

 Plinth beam top surface to be roughened with broom stick to make surface
rough and to avoid developing of air cracks in concrete surface.
 Plinth beam de-shuttering should be done next day of concreting.
4.5 BRICKWORK UP TO BASEMENT
 Brickwork should be done with good quality bricks in 1:6 CM.
 Floor level should be marked with paint in column reinforcement and brick
work raised till 10” (Tie beam 5”,Brick on edge 5”) below floor level.
 Brickwork should be done with proper plumb and water level.
 Brickwork done with English bond (alternate course of header and stretcher)

Fig 4.5.1 English Bond

Fig 4.5.2 Brickwork up to basement with English Bond

 After raising brickwork the column concreting done with side covering.
 Column concreting should be done with M20 grade concrete. Which should
be compacted well using vibrator.
 After column concreting aggregates are partially inserted over top surface of
concrete to achieve better bonding for next concreting.
 Brickwork and concrete surface Curing should be done twice a day
parallelly.
4.6 Tie beam at basement level
 Tie beam or plinth band at basement level should be done as per structural
drawing

Fig 4.6.1 Plinth band cross section

Fig 4.6.2 Plinth band cross section

 After completing plinth band bar-bending work, side shuttering to be

completed.
 Proper cover of 1” should be provided using cover blocks.
 Concreting should be done with M20 grade concrete.
 Concrete should be compacted well using tamping rod or vibrator.
4.7 Basement inner plastering:
 Basement inner plastering should be done with 1:5 CM.
 Water proofing compound is mixed with cement mortar.
 Water proofing component – Dr.fixit /Fosroc or Equivalent.
 Dosage of water proofing compound as per manufacture specification.

4.7 Basement plastering

4.8 Basement filling and consolidation
 Only well gravel should be used for basement filling. Gravel should free
from organic matters and debris.
 Consolidation should be done with stagnant of water allow to wet
completely and compacted using digging bar.

4.8 Basement filling and consolidation using digging bar.

 Consolidation should be done by 2 to 3 layer based on the Basement depth to
achieve 95% compaction.
 After consolidation allow to dry for 3 or 4 days.
 Compact well using earth rammer.
4.9 Anti termite treatment
Termite chemical can be poured over compacted gravel by making holes randomly
at 1’ interval. The dosage and specification as mentioned earlier in clause 2.4

4.9 Anti termite treatment below Flooring PCC.

4.10 Flooring PCC

Plain cement concrete (P.C.C) of 4” TK for flooring using mix 1:4:8 (1- Cement,
4- Sand, 8- Aggregate of 32mm to 40 mm nominal size) .
 Using water level the levels are fixed all over the floor .
 PCC should be mixed, placed, levelled and compacted well.
 PCC in ground floor toilet area will be laid after plumbing work.
 Curing for PCC should be done until Footing concreting.

4.9 Laying Flooring PCC.

5. SUPER STRUCTURE
5.1 Column Shoe marking and raising column up to lintel
 Column shoe making should be done with reference to right angle.
 Column shoe marking should be done with cement mortar and then shoe
concreting done.
 After column shoe concreting the gravel is inserted in top surface to get
better bonding for next layer concrete.

Fig 5.1.1 Column shoe marking and Side shuttering

 After column shoe concreting all columns shuttering (box fixing) to be done.
 Vertical levels are checked with plumb and the column concreting to be done
with M20 grade concrete.
 Column clear cover of 40 mm to be provided on all sides of the column.
 Concrete is compacted well using tamping rod. Concrete should free from
honeycomb.
 Column de shuttering should be done by next day of concreting.
 After de shuttering column hacking should be done to have better bonding
with brick surface.
 Gunny bags tied over column and wetted trice a day for column curing.
 Curing should be done with drinking water.

Fig 5.1.2 Column Curing using gunny bags

5.2 Brick work up to sill level
 Single line brickwork in all rooms to be done with proper right angle.

Fig 5.2.1 Single line brickwork to check room dimension

 Then the dimensions should be verified by Engineer/Designer.

 The room dimension and door opening sizes should get confirmation from
client before raising up to sill level.
 Brickwork raised up to sill level with 1:6 CM.
 Brickwork should be done with proper plumb and water level. The lesser
mortar thickness will give more strength to brick work.
 Hacking in concrete surface should be done and wetted with cement milk
during brick work near columns, which provided more bonding.
 Partition wall Brickwork raised up to sill level with 1:4 CM.
 Every four layer hoop ion band should be laid with mortar to get more
strength.

Fig 5.2.1 Hoop iron band for Partition brickwork

5.3 SILL LEVEL CONCRETE
 Sill concrete should be provided below window with 9” bearing or through
sill to avoid the development of air cracks Below window openings.
 3” Sill concrete (M20 grade) with 2nos of 8mm diameter rod should be
provided along the wall.

Fig 5.2.2 Sill level reinforcement and concreting

5.4 Brickwork Up to lintel level

 Brickwork raised up to lintel level with 1:6 CM.
 Brickwork should be done with proper plumb and water level.
 Window opening should be provided as per the working drawing.
 If width of the opening is 4’0” then opening should be 4’1”, 1” allowance
for plastering.
 Curing for brickwork should be done trice a day.

Fig 5.4 Brickwork up to lintel level

5.5 Lintel and Staircase bar bending and concreting work
The through lintel or cut lintel should be provided as per the structural detail.
 The base of lintel is 7’0” or may vary according to architectural plan.
 Based on the architectural working drawing lintel levels should b fixed.
 Column lapping should be done wherever needed before lintel concreting.
 Lap length for column reinforcement is 45# (45 times the diameter of bar
used).
 Lap length should not be less than 2’0”.

Fig 5.5.1 Lintel key plan and details

 Lintel and Staircase reinforcement should be done as per structural drawing,
concreting should be done after verification of Engineer/Designer.

Fig 5.5.2 Lintel bar-bending and form work

 Fig 5.5.3 Staircase details
 Staircase form work should be done with proper levels, raiser and tread
should be provided as per structural drawing. Riser should be divides as per
site condition.

Fig 5.5.4 Staircase form work and Bar-bending work

 Proper cover should be provided for Lintel and Staircase reinforcement

Fig 5.5.5 Lintel and staircase concreting

5.6 Column & Brickwork up to roof level
 With reference to the roof drawing beam depth was marked in all wall. So
that the brick wall raised by deducting beam depth.
 Brick walls raised should be with proper plumb and tube level without
affecting the beam depth.

Fig 5.6.1 Raising brickwork up to roof level

 Column shuttering done up to brick work and raise the column up to beam
bottom.
 After raising brickwork and column up to roof level give a curing time of 3
day and then start the roof form work.

6. ROOF WORK
6.1 Roof Beam and Slab Form work
Roof slab and beam form work should be done as per the structural drawing.
 Sheet gaps in wood should be covered using packing tape.

Fig 6.1.1 Roof form-work

 Fig 6.1.2 Roof form-work layout
 Roof form work should be done with proper water levels.
 All the dust and wooden pieces should be cleaned before bar bending work.
 After completion form work all the sunken levels and outer levels should be
checked by engineer.

6.2 Roof Bar-bending work

 Initially roof beam bar bending work should be done.
 Beam bottom covers are provided initially. Beam discontinuous edge should
be cranked at the junction to provide anchorage.
 Shear rods to be provided at every beam to Beam seating junctions.

Fig 6.2.1 Shear rods

 IF the number of top reinforcement is more than 4 rods then the rods should
be placed in two layers. Spacer bars which should be kept in between layers.

Fig 6.2.2 Spacer bar

  After completion of beam reinforcement works slab reinforcement should be
done.
 The crank depth for the slab rods depends on the thickness of slab.
 Proper cover should be provided for the slab reinforcement.
 Single Stirrup to be provided in all column above 2” of beam reinforcement.
 Char rods should be provided to maintain the lever arm distance of top and
bottom mat.

Fig 6.2.3 Slab reinforcement work

6.3 Concealed electrical conducting work

Based on the electrical layout all the concealed provision to be given.
 Good quality electrical pipes with maximum gauge thickness should be used
to avoid breaking during concreting.

Fig 6.3.1 Electrical layout

 Fig 6.3.2 Roof Concealed Electrical conducting work
 Electrical conducts are tied with binding wire to avoid movement.
 In addition swing hooks to be provided.
 Fan box and junction boxes covered with packing tape to block concrete to
get inside.

6.4 Concreting work

 Form work should be free from dust, pipe waste and excess binding wires.
 Surface should be wetted using water before concreting.
 Form work levels are checked using water level.
 Top of concrete should be at same level so the levels are checked using
gauge rod or mall piece.
 If Ready mix concrete used then 3 concrete cubes of size 150*150*150 mm
to be casted at site while unloading every load.
 Concrete cubes are tested at 7 days,14 days and 28 days to check the
compressive strength of concrete.

Fig 6.4 Roof Concreting work

  If concreting done manually the mix should be maintained at every load.
Water cement ratio to be maintained to achieve good strength.
 Concrete should be compacted well using vibrator in slabs and column
junction to achieve solid concrete and to avoid honey comb.
 After concreting sweep the top surface using broom stick to avoid formation
of air cracks.

6.5 Curing and de-shuttering

 After concreting curing should be done. Ridges are formed as shown in
image and water is stored for 20 days and curing continued until 28 days.
 Water should be filled every day, to avoid drying of concrete until its curing
period.
 Beam surfaces are wetted using gunny bags.

Fig 6.5 Curing of concrete

 De-shuttering should be done after 20 days of curing period.

 De-shuttering should be done room wise and without damaging concrete
surface and brickwork.
 After de-shuttering all the wooden pieces and shuttering sheets to be shifted
and all the rooms should be cleaned well.
 If any honey comb found which should be communicated to engineer.
 Rectification work done based on the depth of defected surface.
 If depth is more the pressure grouting should be done, if rod exposed
RENDEROC PLUG chemical should be used for grouting.
7.TERRACE FLOOR WORK
7.1 Column shoe marking and concreting
 Column shoe making should be done with reference to right angle.
 Column shoe marking should be done with cement mortar and then shoe
concreting done.
 After column shoe concreting the gravel is inserted in top surface to get
better bonding for next layer concrete.
 After column shoe concreting all columns shuttering (box fixing) to be done.
 Vertical levels are checked with plumb and the column concreting to be done
with M20 grade concrete.
 Column clear cover of 40 mm to be provided on all sides of the column.
 Concrete is compacted well using tamping rod. Concrete should free from
honeycomb.
 Column de shuttering should be done by next day of concreting.
 After de shuttering column hacking should be done to have better bonding
with brick surface.
 Gunny bags tied over column and wetted trice a day for column curing.

7.2 Parapet brick work

 Brickwork should be done with good quality bricks in 1:6 CM.
 Parapet brick work should be done as per the architecture section drawing.
 Brickwork should be done with proper plumb and water level.

Fig 7.2 Parapet brickwork

 7 days Curing should be done for brickwork. Curing to be done with water
which is free from chlorides and drinking water should be used for curing.
7.3 Over head tank
 OHT base slab shuttering should be done initially, bottom of base slab should
be minimum 4’ from terrace floor level.
 OHT base slab bar bending work should be completed as per structural
drawing and wall dowels rods to be provided.
 Base slab concreting done using M20 grade concrete and water proofing
admixture mixed in the concrete.

Fig 7.3.1 OHT shuttering and bar bending work

 Side wall shuttering and barbending work need to be done as per detail.
 Side wall concreting done. Water is stored for one or two days and check if
there any leakage , if there is any leakage it should be grouted with
RENDEROC PLUG chemical admixture.

Fig 7.3.2 OHT side wall concreting

 Hacking should be done in side walls.

 All the outlet and inlet pipes are fixed grouted well.
 Provide a slope along on side of the tank and provide outlet pipe for
cleaning purpose. Provide a manhole in cover slab straight above it which
will be useful for cleaning purpose.

Fig 7.3.2 Slope in tank and Manhole straight above it

 Tank is plastered with 1:5 CM in addition of waterproofing admixture is

added to it.
 In addition plastered surface is finished with cement slurry finish to attain
water tight.

Fig 7.3.3 OHT Cover slab shuttering and bar-bending work.

 Do Form-work and Bar bending work as per structural details.

 Follow the instructions for cover slab concreting and curing works as
mention earlier in clause 6.4 and 6.5.
8. Door and window frame fixing:
 Before door frame fixing wall plastering button mark(mall) to be fixed by
checking vertical level.

Fig 8.1 Door frame plan Fig 8.2 Door frame fixing

 Base coat primer/sealant is to be painted before fixing the frame to protect

from termite.
 Grills are to be coated with zinc chromate paint to protect from corrosion.
 Based on the architectural joinery details the door frames to be positioned.
 Initially the door frame to be placed in position and vertical level to be
checked with plumb and tighten the frame with wooden wedges.
 Vertical levels are checked once again before packing the Z-plates.
 Based on the height of door two Z- section steel plate (highlighted in fig 8.2)
to be fixed in door frame which to be packed with concrete for more stability.
 Gaps between wall and frame are packed with cement mortar of ratio 1:4.
 If the door frame is outer flush then frame to be fixed 6 mm projecting from
plastering surface.
 If there any cladding on external surface, that thickness also should be taken
in consideration.
 After fixing the door frames curing for packed surface to be done without
affecting the wooden surface.
 Main door bottom frame is covered with plywood to avoid accumulation of
cement mortar .

Fig 8.3 Window details

 Similar to the door frames, windows are fixed. Windows are fixed inner flush
to protect from rain.
 Plaster grove should be given to the windows, same should be communicated
to carpenter.
 Sealant/ Wood primer is to be coated before fixing the window frame.
 Window frames are positioned tightened using wooden wedge and fixed.
 Based on the depth of window 1-2 Z-section steel plate is fixed.
 Window frames are fixed first , shutters are fixed during finishing.

Fig 8.4 Window frame fixing

9. Electrical wall marking and conduit laying work
 Electrical wall marking should be done by electrician ass per architectural
layout.
 All the electrical points and controls to be verified by Engineer and Architect
as per furniture layout.
 Engineer /Architect should discuss with client regarding automation and
CCTV and get approval from client before proceeding for wall cutting.
 After approval form Engineer/ Architect the wall cutting should be done by
electrician.

Fig 9.1 Electrical wall marking

 Electrical conduit laying to be done and metal switch boxes should be fixed.
 Electrical boxes are fixed to the level of plastered surface.
 Chicken mesh to be fixed and Wall packing to be done with CM 1:4.
 Electrician/ contractor should ensure Earth connection was provided
properly.

Fig 9.1 Electrical wall cutting and conduit laying

10. PLASTERING WORK
10.1 Ceiling plastering
 Concrete surface hacking to be done initially, and plastering button mark
(mall) to be fixed by checking ceiling horizontal level.

Fig 10.1.1 Hacking concrete surface

 Hacked surface is wetted with water and cement slurry applied on ceiling
and plastered with CM 1:3.
 The plastered surface is finished with wet sponge which will be helpful for
bonding while applying putty.
 Plastering undulations should be avoided by viewing using tube light and
rectified while plastering.

Fig 10.1.2 Ceiling plastering

 7 days curing must for plastered surface.

10.2 Internal plastering
 Plastering button marking to be done initially by checking vertical level
using plumb.
 Hacking of all concrete surfaces -3 mm deep and 25 mm c/c, clearing of
mortar debris should be done.
 Wall surface is wetted and cement slurry is applied to the wall surface and
wall is plastered with 1:5 CM and finished with sponge finish.
 Plastering thickness should be 12mm-18mm. No more than 1” plastering is
advisable.
 Chicken mesh to be fixed in all wall concrete surface joint and partition
walls.
 Corners and window edges are finished well using cement paste.

Fig 10.2 Wall plastering

10.3 External plastering

 Plastering button marking to be done initially by checking vertical level
using plumb.
 Hacking of all concrete surfaces -3 mm deep and 25 mm c/c, clearing of
mortar debris should be done
 Water proofing admixture of Fosroc or Dr.Fixit brand is used with cement
mortar for external surface plastering.
 Wall surface is wetted and cement slurry is applied to the wall surface and
wall is plastered with 1:5 Cm and finished with sponge finish.
 Plastering thickness should be 12mm-18mm. No more than 1” plastering is
advisable.
 Elevation Grove should be provided as per architectural details. Grove to be
finished with cement paste.
  1.5” wide and 0.5” depth rain water border to be provided in all sunshades.
 2.5” parapet borders to be provided in all sides of the parapet wall.

11. WEATHERING COURSE WORK

 Concrete surface to be cleaned properly and Plumbing outlet drain positions
to be fixed.
 Drain portion is fixed as 0 level and slope provided towards drain, for 10ft
length 1” slope is provided. Levels are marked using button marks in floor.
 Grano flooring with concrete ratio 1:1.5:3 (12 mm aggregate is used) is laid
to attain proper slope.
 Water proofing admixture is mixed in the grano concrete.
 Next day mortar bed of 1:5 CM is laid over grano surface.
 Cement slurry with water proofing compound is laid over cement mortar bed
and weathering tile is laid over it.
 8-12mm spacing should be provided to every tile, next day the spacers are
filled by 1:5 CM with water proofing admixture.
 Corners of parapet the weathering tiles are laid at 45 degree slope.

Fig 11.1 Weathering tile laying

 Fig 11.2 After Weathering tile laying and joint filling

 After join filling excess mortar is cleaned using wet cloth.

 Water ponding of 2 days needed for curing of weathering tile.

12. PLUMBING WORK:

12.1 Toilet Sunken water Proofing
 Sunken surface i cleaned and first coat Fosroc water proof brush bond is
applied in sunken portion and toilet wall portion.
 After 6 hours second coat water proofing brush bond is applied in
perpendicular direction. 24 hours water ponding is done to test water
tightness.

Fig 12.1.1 Water

proofing admixture
 Fig 12.1.2 Application of Water proofing admixture

 Sunken surface is finished with 1:5 cement mortar with proper slope and
finished with cement slurry.
 Spout pipe is fixed for water drain if there any leakage in future.

12.2 Concealed plumbing lines

 Plumbing provisions should be marked by plumber and verified by
Engineer/Architect.
 After approval form Engineer/Architect plumbing concealed work should be
done.
 Astral, Finolex and supreme brand pipes to be used.
 Based on the fittings wall concealed lines, inlet and outlet provisions to be
done.

Fig 12.2 Toilet Plumbing work.

12.3 External plumbing lines

 External plumbing drains pipes are fixed in channel to avoid wall contact.
  Vent pipes are provided for solid waste pipe.
 Bricks chambers are constructed with proper drain at all the junctions and
corners of the building.
 1” slope is provided for every 10ft length.
 Rainwater harvest is provided near bore-well.
 Finally pressure checking for plumbing lines to be done for 24 hours.
 Plumbing lines brought down without effecting elevation.

12.3 External Plumbing work

13. TILE LAYING WORK

13.1 Wall tile laying
 Tile pattern and available tile quantity should be checked before laying tile.
If any deviation in quantity should be communicated to concern architect .
 Tile laying should be done as per architectural layout.
 Tiles should be bought from same batch of manufacturing, to avoid colour
differences.
 Usually there will be a bend in larger tiles, tiles are checked by placing it in
flat floor and loaded with sand bags to rectify it.
 Tile grid is drawn in wall and tile laid from bottom to top.
 Wall surface is prepared, plastered with 1:5CM and cement paste is applied
backside of tile spread evenly and fix the tile from bottom to top.
 Instead of double plastering tile laid using adhesive also.
 If the tile is ceramic the tile should be soaked in the water for few hours and
then tile is laid.
 Fig 13.1.1 Bend in tiles which should be rectified before laying

 After laying curing should be done for tile surface and tile join filling done
using joint powder.
 For toilet floor epoxy grouting should be done to avoid leakage.
 The excess grout should be cleaned with wet cloth.
 Tile should be chamfered (magaram)at door edges near door instead of
providing edge beading.
 Granite with double nosing were fixed in door jams instead of tile.
 Wall niche should be provided with proper slope, which should be self drain
while cleaning.
 Ventilator jams are covered with granite with double nosing.

Fig 13.1.2 After Toilet wall tile laying

13.2 Floor tile laying
 Floor level is fixed by checking using water level and Button marks are
fixed.
 Cement mortar bed of 1:5 ratio is formed over floor surface levelled and
compacted well.
 Cement slurry is applied to the cement bed and cement paste is spread over
rear side of tile and tile is laid as per tile layout.
 Tile edges are loaded with cement bags and bricks to avoid lifting of edges
and to rectify bend in tiles.
 After laying curing should be done and joint filling to be done using joint
filler or Epoxy as per specification.
 Skirting are placed at same level of projection from wall thought the room.
 The excess grout should be cleaned with wet cloth.

Fig 13.2 After floor tile laying

14. PAINTING WORK

14.1 Internal Painting work:
 Wall surface is prepared by removing loose mortar by scraping using steel
plate.
 First coat Brilla white wall care putty is applied.
 Next day the excess putty is scraped and surface roughened using emery
sheet and second coat of putty applied.
 Wall undulations if any should be covered during putty work by viewing
using tube light.
 Second coat is scraped and finished properly.
 Two coats of Asian inner wall primer is applied in perpendicular direction.
 One coat premium /royal emulsion is applied as per specification.
  Final coat of painting is done before handover after completing all works.

Fig 14.1 Painting work

14.2 External Painting work:

 Wall surface is prepared by removing loose mortar by scraping using steel
plate.
 First coat Brilla white wall care putty is applied.
 Next day the excess putty is scraped and surface roughened using emery
sheet and second coat of putty applied.
 Second coat is scraped and finished properly.
 External putty work is based on client choice if client is enough with white
wash, apply two coats of brilla white cement in perpendicular direction and
curing to be done.
 Two coats of Asian Exterior wall primer is applied in perpendicular direction.
 One coat Apex/ Apex ultima is applied as per specification.
 Final coat of painting is done finally after completing all works.

14.3 Grill painting

 Window Grill and MS work are scraped well which should be free from rust.
 Painted with 1 coat of zinc chromate and two coats of synthetic enamel paint.
 Colour shade and finish as per architect instruction.
 Fig 14.1 Joinery Painting work

14.4 Wood surface painting

 Wooden surface is prepared by scraping.
 Applying One coats of wood primer and two coat of wood putty is applied
over it and two coats of enamel paint is applied.
 Colour shade and finish as per architect instruction.

14.5 Wood polishing work

15 ELECTRICAL AND SANITARY FIXTURES
15.1 Wiring
 Electrical wiring should be done with Finolex /Kundan wires or as specified
in Specification.
 Proper earth connection to be given.
 For every room 2way control is given for one light and fan.
 5 Amps socket control for charging points.
 15 Amps should be provided for electrical appliances like mixer grinder,
oven, refrigerator, etc..
 Fan and light points in all the rooms to be getting the connection from
inverter.
 Nature of power connections – Three Phase.

15.2 Fixtures
 Light fixtures should be selected by an architect and client, based on
architect advice light fixtures are fixed in its positions.
 Contractor should coordinate with external vendors like HVAC, Hob,
Chimney to be fixed. and its working to be checked in front of client.
 Control switch should be fixed and verified by engineer or architect before
handover.
 After all fitting all fixtures, everything should be cleaned and paint touch-up
to be done if needed.
 Dummy wall point to be covered with acrylic sheet and paint with wall
colour.

Fig 15.2 Dummy wall point covered with acrylic sheet

15.3 SANITARY FIXTURES
 Sanitary fixtures as selected by client and architect to be fixed in respective
bathrooms and kitchen as per architect advice.
 After fitting all fixtures to be tested in front of client, if any discrepancies
should be rectified.
 All the drains and inlet and outlet should be verified.

16 Compound wall and gate fixing work

16.1 Framed compound wall
 Compound wall work should be be done as per structural drawing.
 Refer clause 2 to clause 4 for foundation and brickwork procedures.
16.2 Load bearing wall
 Earthwork marking should be done as per structural drawing.
 Random Rouble foundation of 1’6” width, and depth up to hard strata done
with CM 1:7.
 Tie beam of 1’6” width and 5” depth laid as per structural drawing.

Fig 16.2 Random rouble foundation

 For wall 6” Tk solid block work with 1:6 CM is done with proper plumb
and tube level.
 Plastering and painting work as per clause 10 and clause 14.
 Setback flooring should be finished with proper slope to drain water.
 Setback flooring work done as per the architectural drawing.

Fig 16.2 Compound wall work.

16.3 Gate fixing work
 Gate fabrication work done as per architectural drawing.
 Gate are fixed at columns or brick piers. Gate should be placed 0.5”-0.75”
above finished floor for easier movement.
 After fixing gate is painted with one coat of zinc chromate and two coat of
synthetic enamel paint.
 Colour and shade as per architect advice.

16.4 Ramp work

 Ramp should be provided with proper slope
 Ramp should not hit the car base during Movement.

17 Sump work
 Sump position to be marked at site and verified by engineer
 Earthwork excavation to be done as per drawing.
 Base PCC of 1:4:8 mix of 6” Tk to be concreted and compacted well with
proper level.
 Single line solid block work (or) brickwork with CM 1:5 with specified size.
 Bar bending work done as per structural drawing.

Fig 17.1 Sump Bar bending work

 Base slab concreting done with M20 grade concrete and compacted well.
 Side wall shuttering work done and side wall concreting done by providing
proper cover and compacted well using vibrator.
 Water is stored for one or two days and check if there any leakage, if there is
any leakage it should be grouted with RENDEROC PLUG chemical
admixture.
 Hacking should be done in side walls.
  All the outlet and inlet pipes are fixed grouted well.
 Provide a slope along on side of the tank and provide outlet pipe for cleaning
purpose. Provide a manhole in cover slab straight above it which will be
useful for cleaning purpose.
 Tank is plastered with 1:5 CM in addition of waterproofing admixture is
added to it.
 In addition plastered surface is finished with cement slurry finish to attain
water tight.
 Do Form-work for cover slab. Do Bar bending work as per structural details.
 Follow the instructions for cover slab concreting and curing works as
mention earlier in clause 6.4 and 6.5.

18 Septic Tank details

 Septic tank position to be marked at site and verified by engineer.
 Earthwork excavation to be done as per drawing.
 Base PCC of 1:4:8 mix of 6” tk to be concreted and compacted well with
proper level.

Fig 18.1 Plan of septic tank

 Brick work should be done with 1:5 CM, thickness and depth as indicated in
the structural drawing.
 Baffle walls are constructed as per drawing.
 Inlet and out let chambers are constructed as per the drawing, slope provided
as per site condition.
 Fig 18.1 Section of septic tank

 Inner wall surface is plastered with 1:4 CM and Fosroc water proofing
compound mixed in Cement mortar.
 Plastered surface is finished with cement slurry with water prroofing
compound and smoothly finished.
 Follow the instructions for cover slab concreting and curing works as
mention earlier in clause 6.4 and 6.5.
 Ventilation hole to be provided and 4” PVC vent pipe provided at top of
cover slab.
 Air tight Manhole to be provided for disposal of solid waste.
 Outlet is connected to drainage, if drainage is not available then disposed to
dispersion trench.

19 Facade work
 Facade work like car parking roofing, Plumbing duct, Funder-max work,
etc.. should be done as per architectural drawing.
 Most of the facade work are done with external vendor so contractor should
coordinate with them to complete the work in time with better quality.

20 Cleaning and handover

 After completion of all work, Engineer & Architect will take the snag list,
contractor should complete the snag.
 All the electrical and plumbing controls checked.
 Complete deep cleaning to be done and handover the key to client.