5 Things a Site Engineer Should Check Before Concrete Casting

5 Things a Site Engineer Should Check Before Concrete Casting

As a Site Engineer, I believe that proper inspection before concrete casting is very important for the quality and safety of a building.

Before starting concrete work, I usually check these 5 important things:

1. Rebar Spacing
   Check whether the reinforcement bars are placed at the correct spacing according to the structural drawing.

2. Concrete Cover
   Make sure the required concrete cover is maintained properly.

3. Beam & Slab Reinforcement
   Check the bar position, size, spacing, lap length, and overall reinforcement arrangement.

4. Electrical Conduits
   Make sure electrical conduits are properly placed before concrete casting.

5. Shuttering & Centering
   Check that the shuttering is properly aligned, well-supported, and free from leakage.

A proper inspection before casting can help prevent many problems later and improve the overall quality of the construction.

What do you check first before concrete casting?