Digging up of the foundation to a depth of 1.2m below.
Column base of 200by 250mm is used.this is done during blinding.
DATE:2nd /02/2020
Blinding is done to cover the soil using a ratio of 1:4:8.
This is called a mixer machine .Its used to make work easier when mixing sand ballast and cement.
DATE:5th/02/2020
Foundation wall construction using a ratio of 1:3 .Dues to slopeness of the land more courses were used on some part for a uniform building.
This is known as a wall pass or a plylon hoop and is used to prevent cracking,its put after every two courses.
Column casting of the foundation wall using a ratio of 1:2:4
DATE:10th/02/2020 
Hardcore is applied, dust is also applied at a thickness of 50mm.
Insect treatment is done.
DPM(Dump proof membrane) is used for dumpness then BRC(british reinforced concrete)is put.
DATE:12th/02/2020
Ground floor casting using a ratio of 1:2:3 is done. A thickness of 300mm.
A levelling bar is used during ground floor casting.
DATE:15th/02/2020
Wall construction using a ratio of 1:3 ( cement :sand).A pylon hoop is put after every 2 courses.
DATE:18th/02/2020
Continuation of wall construction .the wall goes up to 10 courses high.
DATE 21st/02/2020
Column casting using a ratio of 1:2:4
DATE:28th/02/2020
After wall construction of the ground floor post are put both horizontally and vertically. the posts are firmly fixed on the ground to offer support to the slab.
DATE:3rd/03/2020
This is known as inside shattering where the trappers are put 4fts long.
DATE:6th/03/2020
After inside shattering is done ,strong beams are fixed after a DPC is put.
Outside shattering is then done to a thickness of 450mm.
DATE:9th/03/2020
Construction of the chimney box.
DATE:10th/03/2020
Construction of the chimney flue and plastering on the inside to a thickness of 50mm.
This is called a spacer and is used during reinforcing to ensure that the concrete pour during slab casting is kept in place and become a permanent part of the structure. Its placed in between the DPC and the beams.
DATE:14th/03/2020
Slab casting to a thickness of 450mm using a ratio of 1:2:3.
DATE:16th /03/2020
Stair case construction, the riser (150mm ) and the header(250mm).
DATE:17th-20th/03/2020
Wall Construction of the 1st floor using mortar ratio of 1:3.
The stone (300 by 200) mm size 6 is used. 10 courses high.
Column casting using a ratio of 1:2:4.
construction of the round column using a ratio of 1:2;4.
A spacer is placed before casting the column.
Levelling of the soil around the building column.
Construction of the manhole (450 by 600mm).
a manhole cover and 2 perforated pipes were inserted.
Correction done at the parking lot to minimize the space since it was extra large.
Digging up of a septic hole 4 by 2 m and 10fts deep.
Construction and plastering (50mm) thickness was done and perforated pipes we inserted.
DATE:23rd/02/2020
Construction of the ring beam round the building using a ratio of 1:2:4 a thickness of 300mm. 
An extra course was built for efficiency in height of the wall.
Setting out of the chimney flue to be constructed and the damper.
date28th/03/2020
Setting out of the roof and ceiling. The truss roof construction is gabled.
The struts ,purlins and rafters were constructed in 30 degree angle .
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