MACALINO, MIA NICOLE G.

CE
018 – CEC41S5

SEQUENTIAL ACTIVITIES
I. MOBILIZATION

Mobilization is the first step before starting a construction project. It's like getting everything ready.
This means bringing in people, materials, and equipment to the construction site and making sure
everything is set up correctly. It also involves getting the necessary permits, like permission to build and
occupy the area, and any other permissions needed for specific tasks like cutting down trees.

During this phase, a few important things need to be thought about. Firstly, making sure there are
enough people for all the jobs that need to be done. Secondly, getting the right permits is really important
to make sure everything is legal. Thirdly, setting up temporary things like fences, storage areas, places
for workers to stay, and offices for paperwork. And lastly, making sure everyone and everything is
insured in case something unexpected happens during the project.

II. CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Before starting any construction work, it's important to clear the area first. Clearing means removing
anything on the surface that you don't want, like trees, bushes, grass, and debris. Grubbing is the
process of digging up and removing any unwanted plant material from under the ground, such as roots,
stumps, and buried logs. It's necessary to remove solid objects like stumps from areas where you plan to
dig or fill the ground, and they shouldn't stick up more than 6 inches above the ground or water level.
This ensures a smooth and safe construction process.

III. LAYOUT

After the construction site is all cleaned up, the engineer starts the layout work. This means marking
where everything in the building will go, following the design plan. It's like making a map for construction,
showing exactly where each part of the building should be placed. The layout plan also gives specific
instructions for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. To do this, the engineer looks at drawings and
uses tools like tape measures to measure the right sizes. Then, they mark points on the ground to guide
the construction accurately.
 IV. EXCAVATION

After finishing the layout, the next step is excavation. This means digging up the ground to
prepare for building. Excavation involves removing dirt, rocks, and other materials to make a
strong and flat base for the building. It's really important to do this carefully because a messy
excavation can cause problems like water damage and unstable buildings later on.

V. STRUCTURAL WORKS

After the layout is finished, the next step is structural work. This involves following detailed
plans for the size and placement of important parts of the building, like columns and beams.
There are two main tasks in structural work: placing steel bars for reinforcement and pouring
concrete. The steel bars are placed in different parts of the building, like the foundation and
walls, to make them stronger. Then, concrete is poured into these reinforced areas to create
a solid base for the building. This process covers everything from the foundation to the roof,
including columns, beams, slabs, and stairs. To help with these tasks, formworks and
scaffolding are used to shape the concrete and give workers access to high areas.

VI. CIVIL AND MASONRY WORKS

Civil and masonry works involve using special concrete blocks as directed in the plans. This
includes getting all the needed materials, tools, and workers. Walls and dividers are made using
different-sized blocks, with thicker ones for outside walls and thinner ones for inside walls.
Plaster is then added to both inside and outside walls, as well as to any exposed columns,
beams, or canopies made of concrete. Additionally, tasks like building stairs, a septic tank, and
catch basins are part of this work.

VII. ELECTRICAL WORKS

 All electrical work must follow the latest rules and regulations set by the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC), as well as requirements from the power and utility companies, and
local laws. This includes tasks like installing wiring and conduits for the main electrical
entrance, setting up wires and devices, and laying cables for power, lighting, telephone, and
TV connections. Specific items like outlets for various appliances, emergency lights, and
switches are also installed according to the guidelines. Additionally, tasks involve installing
different types of lighting fixtures such as bulbs, lamps, and fluorescent lights, as well as
arranging panelboards and circuit breakers.
 VIII. MECHANICAL WORKS

The mechanical works include everything outlined in the plans for mechanical tasks. All
installations will comply with the current standards of the National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP). This involves tasks like installing air conditioners, placing ducts for
ventilation, and fitting other necessary appliances.

IX. PLUMBING WORKS

All plumbing work needs to follow the most up-to-date rules from the National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP) and the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. When installing
pumps, water lines, and other equipment, it's crucial to follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer very carefully. This involves setting up fixtures like sinks and toilets, as well as using
PVC pipes for different purposes such as sanitation, hot and cold water, and drainage.

X. FINISHING WORKS

Finishing works are about adding the final touches to make the project look complete. This
includes tasks like painting, putting on cement plaster, and adding tiles, doors, and windows. It's
really important to follow the instructions from the paint manufacturer to make sure the painting
looks good.

XI. DEMOBILIZATION

Demobilization is like tidying up after finishing a construction job. It means cleaning the site
and removing all the machines, tools, and workers once their work is done. The Engineer in-
charge gives permission for this. It involves making sure the site is clean, moving materials
away, and packing up and taking away all the equipment and supplies used during the project.