SITE VISIT REPORT: NECK COLUMN CASTING & STRUCTURAL PROGRESS
Project Name: Proposed Shops Building (F-C2) Location: Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZC), Fujairah Date of Visit: December 17, 2025 Time of Visit: 11:00 AM Report Prepared By: Engineer Adeel Arif (Site Engineer)
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I. Purpose of Visit
To inspect the progress of the substructure works following the foundation and solid block masonry, specifically focusing on the quality of the newly cast neck columns and assessing site manpower productivity.
II. Observations & Concurrent Progress
The construction at F-C2 Shops has transitioned from foundation works to the initial structural vertical elements:
- Substructure Completion: The foundation and solid block works are now complete, providing the necessary base for the vertical load-bearing elements.
- Neck Column Casting: The casting of neck columns has been carried out. These columns serve as the critical transition between the foundation and the upcoming ground-level structural beams.
- Manpower Status: Progress at the site is currently noted as slow. This deceleration is primarily attributed to manpower shortages/issues, which have affected the transition speed between work phases.
III. Critical Issues & Quality Control
During the site inspection, the following quality and schedule concerns were identified:
- Honeycombing in Concrete: Upon inspection of the newly cast neck columns, two instances of honeycombing were observed.
- Action Taken: Formal instructions were issued to the site team to carry out professional repairs immediately using approved non-shrink grout/repair materials to ensure structural durability and protection of reinforcement.
- Manpower Shortage: The contractor must address the labor deficit to prevent further delays in the structural timeline.
IV. Concluding Remarks & Next Steps
While the project has successfully reached the neck column stage, the presence of honeycombing requires immediate corrective action. The next major milestone will be the preparation and reinforcement of the Tie Beam. Increasing the site manpower is essential to ensure the timely completion of the tie beam shuttering and casting.For previous report click here.
