SITE VISIT REPORT: SUBSTRUCTURE PREPARATION & SITE READINESS
Project Name: Proposed Shops Building (F-C2) Location: Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZC), Fujairah Date of Visit: November 27, 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 status of the site following the completion of foundation casting and to review the readiness for the commencement of the next substructure elements.
II. Observations & Progress Status
- Foundation Status: The main foundation casting is complete and successfully transitioned out of the initial curing phase.
- Current Activity: The site is currently in the preparation phase for the vertical substructure elements, specifically:
- Initiating block work up to the tie beam level.
- Preparing for neck column shuttering (formwork installation).
- Site Manpower: No labor was present on site at the time of the visit, indicating an unplanned work stoppage or delay in mobilization for the next phase.
- Site Condition: The area requires thorough cleanup to facilitate safe and efficient execution of the upcoming block work and shuttering.
III. Directives & Next Steps
- Labor Mobilization: The site management is strongly advised to mobilize the required labor immediately to prevent further schedule slippage.
- Site Cleanup: The entire foundation area must be cleaned and cleared of debris to provide a safe and workable environment for laying blocks and setting column formwork.
- Priority Works: Simultaneously speed up the commencement of neck column shuttering and the installation of block work up to the tie beam level.
- Material Readiness: Ensure all necessary materials (blocks, mortar, steel mesh, shuttering planks) are available on-site for continuous workflow.
IV. Concluding Remarks
While the successful completion of foundation casting is noted, the site is currently idle. Immediate action is required to address the lack of manpower and the need for site cleanup to regain momentum. Focus must be placed on rapidly executing the block work and neck column shuttering to maintain the MBZC Shops project schedule.For previous report click here.
