KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF BUILING TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PRESENTATION

BY: ANDREWS NAWORAGYERE
INDEX: 052041440032
MY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE AT ASIB LIMITED
INTRODUCTION
As part of the academic requirement of Kumasi Technical University for the award of Bachelor of Technology (B’Tech) in Building Technology,
all third-year students are required to undergo a four months’ industrial attachment.
The duty of the student is to attach him or herself to a firm for professional training in the course of studies to gain more working experience and
to relate to the working environment.
This internship report is presented to the Department of Building Technology at the Kumasi Technical University in partial fulfillment to attain
Bachelor of Technology. In clarity, I designed a book known as the logbook and I recorded formal report for assessment.

ASIB Limited is a Ghanaian-based Construction company that has a prominent presence in the West African Region through its unique synergy
that provides top quality services in the broad infrastructure and Engineering industry. Over the past 12 years, Asib Limited has established itself
as a leading player in the construction industry. With a proven track record of about 44 successfully completed projects and about 8 ongoing
projects with about 130 permanent staff, the company has earned a reputation for excellence in building construction, waste and water treatment,
plumbing and electrical engineering. Another unique aspect of Asib Limited is its large client base, which includes institutions such as
universities.
Over the course of four months, I had the privilege of working alongside experienced professionals and witnessed first-hand how various
construction activities are planned and executed and how works done are valued and the prparation of interim valuation and claims, the
tendering process, cash flow forecast, consultancy service and also how activities such as plumbing, electrical installation, tiling,
demolition, alterations, plastering and many other construction processes such measuring works done which will aid in the preparation
valuation reports.

ANDREWS NAWORAGYERE, LEVEL 300, Btech. BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, 052041440032

Public Procurement (ACT 663 AS AMENDED)
Public Procurement is the process by which organizations acquire goods, works and services using public funds. It includes planning,
inviting offers, awarding contracts and managing contracts, thus serve as a reference for activities undertaking by consultancy services
from the tendering stage to the award of contracts, project management etc.
The Act to be comply by public institutions in the process of acquiring goods and services for public projects. In construction, it plays a
crucial role in ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the procurement process.
During my internship at Asib Limited although, I did not get to participate in the bidding process for a public construction project. This
involved adhering to the Public Procurement Act's guidelines, preparing tender documents, and evaluating bids to select a contractor but
per my observations and questions i put forward to the Quantity surveyor on site, I can now say that I have i fair idea about the practical
steps they went through during the tendering process of the renovation of KNUST swimming pool
Below are some practical steps for in the bidding process.
• Invitation to Tenders
• Submission of Tenders
• Opening of Tenders
• Examination of Tenders
• Pre-qualification Examination
• Technical and Financial Responsiveness
• Ranking Tenderers from Builders’ Work:
• Post Qualification

ANDREWS NAWORAGYERE, LEVEL 300, Btech. BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, 052041440032

Interim Valuation and Preparation of Claims

During my internship period, I had the opportunity to work on valuations and claims. I work with the projects quantity surveyor in preparing a
valuation for payment for a contractor by measuring the works executed to be submitted for approval. We measured the works. I computed the
works into various items in the bill of quantities and grouped them according to their classification (previous, current, total) and compares to the
work items in the contract. In terms of changes in scope /additional works or supply of other/additional materials, I obtain the work variations
through measurements, compute the items into bill of quantities, sent to the consultant/client for approval, and then request for payment. For supply
of additional materials, the invoices of the items bought are used to prepare request for other/additional materials for payment. The contractor
submits his claims and valued works with corresponding rates from the contract document signed with a cover letter stating his intent to the
consultant for payment. I further had the opportunity to prepare computation for interest on delay on Interim Payment Certificate.
Again we did this when contractors submit their invitation for payment, we went to the site and value the works done prepare payment certificates
referring to the original bill of quantities. The rates remain unchangeable but the quantities in the bill are being compared with the site
measurements. The summation of the valuation of work done is carried for the preparation of certificate for payment.
Consultancy Services and Cash Flow Forecasts

Consultancy services, often referred to as consulting services, are professional services provided by experts or
consulting firms to individuals, organizations, or businesses to help them solve specific problems, make
informed decisions, improve productivity, or achieve their goals. Consultants are usually individuals, with
training and experience who provide their knowledge in various fields to assist clients in making important
strategic and operational decisions. I had opportunities to represent my company on site meetings for multiple
projects where we explore on the progresses of work level of executed and possible changes made and request
for service of the Office.
Cash Flow Forecasts
During my internship period, I was informed that the Office do not prepare Cash Flow Forecast but the Finance
Department does for the Institution. I was abreast that contractors normally do cash flow analysis thereby, I was
taken through on how to prepare cash flow forecast. Again, I was told that is why they request contractors to
submit their line of credit incase funds are not flowing from the consultant, the contractors themselves can fund
the project. Funds are arranged between the consultant/client and contractor where they allocate to be issued or
distributed on monthly bases for the development of the project. It helps the contractor to claim for delays in
payment likewise the consultant to the contractor on late in delivery. Cash flow is a term frequently used to
explain how a firm earns income (cash inflows) and how the firm expends its income (cash out flows). From the
perspectives of both owner and contractor, managing cash flow is vital to a successful project.
Tiling

Tiles are usually thin, square or rectangular coverings manufactured from hard-wearing
material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass. Below are some steps in
the tiling process

• We first gathered materials that will needed, thus, tiles, cement, tile chemical etc. With
tradesmen making sure they also have the reqiured tools such mallet, tile cutter, chalk
line, tape etc.
• Preparation of the Surface:
We ensured the surface is clean, dry, and free of debris. Repair any cracks or holes.
When tiling a wall, the tiilers find and mark the centerline using a chalk line as well as the
floor where they establish a starting point in a central location.

• Layout and Planning:

They dry lay the tiles to plan the pattern and determine how they will fit, tile spacers were
also used to maintain consistent gaps between tiles for grout lines.

• Mix Adhesive or Mortar:

• Apply Adhesive or Mortar:
Use a notched trowel to spread adhesive or mortar onto the surface back of the tile and placed it.

• Set the Tiles:

Tiles were pressed firmly on the wall or floor and mallet is used to make it bond well to the wall or floor while checking the slope
or eveness using a level. Tile spacers are placed between tiles to maintain even gaps for grout. Check the tiles periodically with a
level to ensure they are straight and level.

• Cut Tiles as Needed:

Tile cutter is used to cut or trim tiles to fit at the edges, corners, or around obstacles.

• Allow Adhesive or Mortar to Cure:

Recommended curing time, usually 24 hours, before applying grout.

• Grouting:
Grout mix is mixed with cement and applied with a grout float, pressing it into the gaps between tiles.
Excess grout is removed from the tile surfaces with the float. The grout is then allow to set for a short period, then wipe away the
excess with a damp sponge.
Demolition and dressing

During my time at Asib I also gains hand on

experience on activities such as demolition and
dressing.
Demolition
Demolition is the dismantling, razing, destroying
or wrecking of any building or structure or any
part it. Demolition work involves many of the
hazards associated with construction. During this
work a thorogh assessment is conducted to know
the scope of work and workers are also advised of
the risks involve as well as providing them with
the necessary tools such as chisels and hammers.
Dressing
In the context of construction, "dressing" refers
to the process of finishing or shaping certain
building materials to achieve a desired
appearance, fit, or function. But in our case most
of our dressings are done to parts of the wall to
make sure they have even appearance with
existing building.
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