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Architect Inspector - Architectural Inspector  About the job General Description of Role and Responsibilities as an Architect Inspector.  Architect Inspector - Quality Inspector Review approved architectural drawings, specifications, material submittals, and method statements prior to execution on site. Conduct daily inspections of architectural and finishing works for villa construction projects. Monitor construction activities including blockwork, plastering, screeding, waterproofing, tiling, marble works, ceilings, painting, façade finishes, joinery, aluminum works, and landscaping interfaces. Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and local authority regulations. Participate in mock-up inspections and ensure approvals prior to proceeding with bulk finishing works. Coordinate with Structural and MEP Inspectors to ensure proper sequencing and integration of architectural finishes. Monitor contractor performance with respect to ap...

Types Of Foundations

 Types of Foundations

Building foundations are classified into Shallow Foundations and Deep Foundations.  

Building Foundations

The following are different types of foundations used in the construction field.

1-   Shallow Foundations

a.    Isolating Spread Footing (Individual Footing)

b.    Combined Footing

c.    Strip Footing or Wall Footing

d.    Raft or Mat Footing

2-   Deep Foundations

a.    Pile Foundation

b.    Pier Foundation

c.    Drilled Shafts or caissons 


When is Raft or Mat Foundations used?

The use of raft or mat foundation is for columns and walls foundations where the loads from the structure on columns and walls are very high, Raft foundations are used to prevent differential settlement of individual footings.

 

What is the difference between pile foundation and drilled shafts?

Drilled shafts have an action similar to pile foundations but are high-capacity cast-in-situ foundations. It can transfer column loads larger than pile foundations, it is used where the depth of hard strata below ground level is located within 10m to 100m. 

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