PA4906

Site Supervision
Professional Training
In-Charge : Prof Ankur Bhagel

Department of Planning and Architecture

NIT Rourkela

Lalit Kumar
Naik
120AR0006

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Report Overview
As a part of the architectural curriculum, it is required in this report of “Site
Supervision” to be exposed to different stages of construction during internship
tenure at one or more project site and to understand and document:
• The process of communication between the design consultant
and the project site, including inspection schedules and the
system of records for drawings/revisions/comments, and
• The process of executing a design at site, including the key
features to be inspected, and
• Safety parameters and protocols at site.

Preface
This report is an outcome of the 20-week internship program. The objective of this
exercise is to understand and experience the actual process of construction and
execution on the site

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 Contents
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Report Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1
Preface............................................................................................................................................. 1
Contents ................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Figures .............................................................................................................................. 3
Communication Process.................................................................................................................. 4
Site Visits ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Site Visit 1 ................................................................................................................................... 5
Site Visit 2 ................................................................................................................................... 9
Site Visit 3 ................................................................................................................................. 12
Site Visit 4 ................................................................................................................................. 14
Site Visit 5 ................................................................................................................................. 18
Safety parameters and Protocols at site .......................................................................................... 21
References ..................................................................................................................................... 22

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 Table of Figures
Figure 1: Front Facade of Swosti premium ......................................................................5
Figure 2&3: External & internal Site Views..............................................................6
Figure 4: internal panneling .......................................................................................7
Figure 5: Alloy frame stairs .......................................................................................7
Figure 6: water testing roof top water cascade ..................................................................7
Figure 7: hydro pneumatic pump ....................................................................................8
Figure 7: water boiler ...................................................................................................8
Site visit 2
Figure 1: Front view ....................................................................................................9
Figure 2: check the scaffolding and check the shuttering panels perfectly joined .................9
Figure 3: look at the joinery and the panels joints,while going do not step on the joinery.......9
Figure 4: Check the no.of rods of the biggest span along with all span................................10
Figure 5: Check the no.of rods of the biggest span along with all span................................10
Figure 6: check all the electrical points along the roof slab electrical plan ..........................10
Figure 7: bolting joints for further construction with help of couplers .................................10
Figure 8: Chickpicks These are used to support the inner rods of the slab ...........................11
Figure 9: couplers ......................................................................................................11
Site visit 3
Figure 1: View from NE direction.................................................................................12
Figure 2: View from SE direction .................................................................................12
Figure 3: Output .........................................................................................................13
Site visit 4
Figure 1: Internal Views ..........................................................................................14
Figure 2: Internal Views ..........................................................................................14
Figure 3: Internal Views ..........................................................................................15
Figure 4: Internal Views...........................................................................................15
Figure 5: Internal Views...........................................................................................16
Figure 6: Internal Views...........................................................................................16
Figure 7: Internal Views...........................................................................................17
Figure 8: Output .......................................................................................................17
Site visit 5
Figure 1: provided plans to check the column-to-column distance and column-to-site distance
distance ......................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: the plinth beam seems to be slightly bent by 3” and at this has 4’5” projection ..19
Figure 3: Front Projections .........................................................................................19
Figure 4: rear exterior views……………………………………………………………………………20
Figure 5:left exterior views……………………………………………………………………………...20

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Communication Process
• Architects send all the construction drawings also called Good for construction
drawings (GFCs) to the site supervisor or contractor in the sequence of the work required
to be done at site.

• Site supervisor or Contractor keep close check in the site in terms of design as per
drawings, work progress, quality, budget, schedule, workers, and expense, assess hazards,
determines risks, etc.

• On finding any discrepancies by the workers, site supervisor or contractor is informed

and the problem is discussed with the concerned project architect/ senior architect
handling the project.

• If the discrepancy is minor supervisor is informed with the required changes and the
work continues.

• If the discrepancy is major or some design changes after issuing the GFCs, again a fresh
set of sheets with the updated changes are issued to the site with a revision number R1
and so on.

• Once in a while or whenever required the senior architect/ project architect/ architect
working on the project visits the site to check the progress, discuss with client on work
updates, etc.

• Minutes of the meeting is made based on the conversation between both sides in order
to keep record of all the discussions and as a proof of the discussions made between
client and project representative.

• Discussions done are evaluated in a meeting after site visit with the whole project team
including the principal architect.

• Implementation/ steps are taken based on the discussion.

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Site Visits

Site Visit 1
Date- Jan 6, 2024
Project name- Swosti Premium Beach Resort, Puri
Purpose- Inspection of the constructed building
Key Responsibilities- checking the basement floor-to-ceiling height, ramps towards car
parking as per norma, total no of car parking, check fire exit norms.

Figure 1: Front Facade of Swosti premium

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 Figure 2&3: Figure 2&3:
External & internal External & internal
Site Views Site Views

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 Figure 5: Alloy
Figure 4: frame stairs
panneling work

Figure 6: water
testing roof top
water cascade

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 Figure 7: hydro
pneumatic pump Figure 8: water
boiler

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Site Visit 2
• Date - Mar 22, 2024
• Project name- Commercial Building (Manas Mangraj)
• Purpose- roof slab casting
• Key Responsibilities-. Structural Observation, Photographic Documentation.

Figure 1: front view

Figure 2: check the scaffolding Figure 3: look the joinery and the
and check the shuttering panels panels joints ,while going do not
perfectly joined step on the joinery

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 Figure 4: check the Figure 5: check the
no.of rods of the no.of rods of the
biggest span along biggest span along
with all span with all span

Figure 7: bolting
joints for further
construction with
help of couplers
Figure 6: check all
the electrical points
along the roof slab
electrical plan

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 Figure 9: couplers

Figure 8:
Chickpicks These
are used to support
the inner rods of
the slab

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Site Visit 3

• Date- Apr 22, 2024

• Project name- Patia Starcity
• Purpose- plot measurement
Key Responsibilities; site measurement

Figure 1 : view Figure 2: view from

from NE direction SE direction

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 Figure 3 : output

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Site Visit 4

• Date- Apr27 , 2024

• Project name- Hotel at Master Canteen
• Purpose- Interior measured
• Key Responsibilities- Measured drawing. Photographic Documentation.

Figure 1 :

Figure 2 :

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 Figure 3 :

Figure 4 :

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 Figure 5 :

Figure 6 :

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 Figure 7 :

Figure 8 :Output
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Site Visit 5
• Date- 14-March-2023
• Project name- Surnak
• Purpose- Site Survey
• Key Responsibilities- Column to site boundary Distance, projections, Photographic
Documentation.

Figure 1: provided plans to

check the column-to-column
distance and column to site
distance distance

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 Figure 2: the plinth beam Figure 3: Front Projections
seems to be slightly bent by 3”
and at this has 4’5”projection

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 Figure 4 : rear exterior views Figure 5: left exterior views

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Safety parameters and Protocols at site
• Hard hats, helmets or other forms of protective headgear to be worn. Check for cracks or
other defects that can undermine its usefulness.
• Shoes must be worn (no open toe shoes, sandals, high heels or slippers should be used). •
Loose fitting clothes are to be avoided.
• If chemicals are present, masks should be worn.
• Avoid going to the edges of roofs, floor holes trenches if there are no guard rails.
• Avoid going on sloping surfaces if there are no toe boards.
• Watch for unstable scaffolding, platforms and other work structures.
• Avoid going into work areas which are not adequately lit.
• Always inspect the ladder before use to determine if there are any faults or damage to the
ladder. Also make sure the ladder is not greasy or slippery. Ladders must be long enough to
reach the working area safely.
• Avoid using metal ladders when near any source of electricity.
• Exercise caution whenever there is an open source of electricity on site.
• Watch for and maintain a safe distance from electrical lines.
• Exercise caution when stairways are wet and slippery.
• Exercise caution when stairways do not have handrails.
• Never walk under suspended loads or within its swing radius.
• Watch out for oil or chemical spills.
• Watch for powered vehicles operating on site.
• Stand clear of construction machinery.
• Avoid using the phone on the site. If unavoidable ensure you are in a safe and stable area
before making or receiving calls.
• If it is necessary to take photographs on the site ensure the surface you are standing on is safe
and stable while doing so. Do not be adventurous.
• Ensure you are in a safe and stable area when referring to drawings, notes or any other
documents.
• Exercise caution when taking measurements at site.

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 References
• Discussion with architects in the firm.
• Discussion with contractors and laborers
• Discussion with Client
• Images from site visits.

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