CME101: Site Preparation and Ground Floors in Residential Projects

This assignment solution details the process of site preparation and ground floor installation for a double-brick external wall, footing slab house. It covers site clearing, hoarding, excavation, waterproofing, and the establishment of footing and ground slabs, including leveling, formwork setup, reinforcement, and concrete pouring. The solution also addresses service provision, site benchmarking against Australian standards, compaction, termite protection measures, slump testing, and wall establishment, emphasizing the importance of curing time. Diagrams illustrating the building plan and the interaction between the double brick wall and ground slab are included.