Loadbearing structures — primary frame works

This stage covers installation of load-bearing walls, columns, beams, slabs, rough staircases and primary steel structures. Work focuses on achieving design geometry, structural capacity and reliable joints while preventing cracks and corrosion. Key activities include formwork and shoring, reinforcement placement, concrete casting or steel erection, embedment of anchor items and interim inspections. Coordination with geotechnical, structural and MEP teams and strict control of tolerances, curing and temporary supports is common practice to reduce rework and ensure structural integrity.

The structure stage implements the primary load-bearing system defined by design documents. Typical tasks include erecting formwork and shoring, fixing reinforcement to specified cover and geometry, placing concrete of the required grade or assembling prefabricated elements, and installing embedded items and connections. Sequence and temporary works are coordinated to control deflections and load transfer during construction. Inspections and tests — reinforcement checks, concrete sampling, weld and bolt inspections — are used to confirm compliance. Attention to interface details with MEP, tolerances for finishes and corrosion protection for exposed steel reduces later remediation. Proper documentation of as-built geometry, test results and deviations supports handover and future maintenance planning.